Emergency situations happen all the time. For medical emergencies, there are emergency room facilities, but what about emergency dental facilities? We are an emergency Fairhope dentist at SweetWater Dentistry! If you are not registered with an emergency Fairhope dentist, you may just have to resort to emergency dental measures. It is important to know about the different emergency dental needs and knowing when to call.

Before we continue, let us take a look at a few things being considered as dental emergencies:

The mild dental emergencies: Swollen gums, Abscess, Toothache, Root canal trouble, Lost fillings, Loose crowns, Broken dentures, Chipped tooth, Tooth decay, Wisdom teeth problems, Mouth ulcers.

As you can see, the mild dental emergencies are things that you can still bring under control should your dental emergency happen after hours. Should you experience toothache, loose crowns, a chipped tooth or a mouth ulcer, you do not need to call the emergency dental room just yet. Simply wait till morning time and make an appointment to see your dentist to have your problem fixed. In the meantime, take some painkillers. This will help you get some temporary relief.

The ‘more serious’ dental emergencies: Fractured, broken or dislocated jaw, Severe bleeding, Swelling in the face or neck area, Loss of consciousness.

The ‘more serious’ dental emergencies are also often referred to as oral injuries or accidental injuries. These emergencies are commonly seen in sporting accidents, car accidents and children, and should be directed to the emergency dental care facility as soon as possible. These are emergencies that need immediate medical attention and should be taken care of instantly. Also, these emergencies are the only that really mandates a visit to the emergency dental room. If you feel like you have a dental emergency please do not hesitate to call or text us at (251) 210-2773.