Emergency Dentistry
It’s essential to be prepared for an unexpected dental emergency, even though it’s impossible to know when they might happen. While dental emergencies are very rarely life-threatening or even dangerous, time is of the essence to maximize your chances of restoring your previous smile. For that reason, it’s always a good idea to have the number of a professional, trustworthy emergency dentist in Georgia, such as North Atlanta Family Dentistry.
When should I visit an emergency dentist?
Since many different things can qualify as “dental emergencies,” it’s not always easy to tell when you need emergency dental care. On the one hand, tooth pain can originate from something as simple as a stubborn piece of food stuck in your teeth and may not require dental treatment. However, on the other hand, fast action after having a tooth knocked out may mean the difference between saving your tooth or a permanently lost tooth.
It is difficult to impose a hard-and-fast rule for when your dental emergency requires dental treatment. However, if you experience any of the following dental issues, it’s generally a good idea to make an emergency dental appointment right away:
When is my dental emergency Aa medical emergency?
While it’s rare, some dental issues can be so severe that you should skip calling our office altogether and go to the ER instead. If you experience any of the following symptoms, it’s generally a good idea to visit an emergency room instead of calling your emergency dentist, as they can provide faster stabilization and care:
- Severe, uncontrollable pain
- Inability to breathe or difficulty breathing
- Excessive bleeding that will not stop for more than 15 minutes
- A broken jaw
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If you’ve been in an accident and have suffered severe facial trauma, it’s generally a good idea to visit the emergency room right away to assess the extent of the damage. In some cases, you may be referred to an oral and facial surgeon or an emergency dentist (like those at North Atlanta Family Dentistry) to fix the damage after the emergency doctors have stabilized your condition.
If you’ve experienced a dental emergency, need a family dentist, or just want to have an emergency dentist in Georgia ready for when the worst happens, consider giving us a call during our office hours. We have two locations, one in Johns Creek and one in Cumming, GA, both of which can readily serve your emergency and general family dentistry needs.