How to know if you need to be seen urgently by a dentist

There can be the odd scare that we might experience when it comes to our oral hygiene. This then can spark a bit of a panic and thoughts start to race about what the best action is. Do you book an emergency appointment or do you just leave it and try to forget about it. In this article, we will explain when is the right time to book an emergency dental appointment and what you may experience in the lead up to booking the said appointment.

Stay Calm

In this situation, it is important to remain calm to ensure that you can regain a level of clarity in your thinking. If you are able to do this then you will be able to start to assess whether or not booking an emergency dental appointment is the right choice and whether or not it is a necessary step to take. It is best to assess when an emergency appointment is required and this is when it is suggested by dentists to book one.

• Severe dental pain (toothache)

• Lost or severely broken teeth

• Swelling in the face

• Bleeding gums

• Broken brace wires

What to expect from an emergency appointment

At Pure Smiles, you can expect to be treated in the same comprehensive and professional manner as you are usually met with in a usual routine check up. There is the possibility of out of hours visits, to ensure that the emergency treatment you require is dealt with in a swift manner. With the case of a broken tooth as the emergency treatment that you require, Pure Smiles will be able to offer further advice and consultation regarding further treatment in the case of possible cosmetic dentistry with replacing or fixing said broken tooth.

Summary

In conclusion, it is a rare chance that you will ever have to book an emergency dental appointment and you may think you might need to book them more often whenever you experience some mild pain. However, whenever you do have to book an appointment, you can book this safe in the knowledge that Pure Smiles is on hand to walk you through this treatment in the same way as if it was just a routine check up. To find out more about other Pure Smiles services, be sure to have a look at our cosmetic dentistry page as well as our dental health page.