Who Can You Call for Dental Emergencies in Natick, MA?

December 17, 2014

Filed under: Dental Emergencies,Family Dentistry,General Dentistry — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , — drpapageorgiou @ 8:47 pm

450602329Most people know automatically to call 911 in case of a medical emergency. But do you know who to call in case of a dental emergency? If you don’t, you could be setting yourself up for a rude awakening. Most hospital emergency rooms don’t have the qualified staff to treat complex dental emergencies. Furthermore, they’re not equipped to replace or restore teeth that have been knocked out or need to be removed. You can save yourself, time, money, and headaches, by building a relationship with a dentist that your family can turn to during dental emergencies. Make an appointment to get to know Dr. Papageorgiou at Papageorgiou Dental Associates today. If you do so, you’ll know exactly who to call during a dental emergency. Dr. Papageorgiou wants to help you keep your family safe and healthy. Papageorgiou Dental Associates proudly serves families throughout Natick, MA, Framingham, Wayland, Sudbury, Wellesley and surrounding communities.

Common Dental Emergencies

  • Extreme pain from tooth ache
  • Infection
  • Bleeding or swelling
  • Injuries to the teeth or gums
  • Lost or cracked fillings
  • A chipped or broken tooth
  • Knocked out tooth
  • Partially dislodged tooth
  • Crowns that have fallen out or broken
  • Broken braces or wires
  • Abscess
  • Severe cut on the tongue, cheeks, gums, or lips

Dental Emergencies in Natick, MA

Remember that it’s important to address a dental emergency as soon as possible, to reduce the possibility of permanent damage to your teeth, gums, or facial structures. Even with good oral hygiene habits, you can’t fight decay or treat dental injuries without the help of a qualified family dentist. Make an appointment with Dr. Papageorgiou at Papageorgiou Dental Associates today to get the preventive dental care you and your family need to stay healthy. Dr. Papageorgiou wants to partner with you for a lifetime of good dental health. Papageorgiou Dental Associates restores smiles daily throughout Natick, MA, Framingham, Wayland, Sudbury, Wellesley and nearby areas.

Emergency Dentistry

January 3, 2013

Filed under: General Dentistry — Tags: , , — drpapageorgiou @ 8:08 pm

emergency dentistryDental emergencies strike without warning. Do you know what to do when one hits you? Many don’t, which is why we’d like to use today’s post to briefly explain what you should do if you find yourself facing a dental emergency. Below are some of the most common reasons patients have for seeking emergency dental care, followed by tips on how to handle them.

Knocked Out Tooth

Sometimes a knocked out tooth can be reattached if treatment happens soon enough. To increase the likelihood that your tooth can be reattached, gently clean the tooth and try to put it back in the socket it came from. If you can’t do that, store the tooth in a bag of milk. Call your local emergency dentist as soon as possible for an appointment.

Broken Tooth

As with a knocked out tooth, save as much of your broken tooth as you can and clean the area gently with water. To ease pain and swelling, apply a cold compress to the area. Call your dentist for help.

Toothache

Toothaches can be caused by a variety of things. If you have a toothache, try flossing around the tooth that hurts to see if there’s any debris lodged nearby. If you find something that looks like a pimple near the tooth that hurts, that could be a sign that you have an abscess. If left untreated, the infection from an abscess can become more serious. Call your dentist as soon as possible if your pain doesn’t go away.

Lost Crown

If you have lost a temporary or permanent crown, your first step should be to clean the crown and temporarily put it back in place with toothpaste or denture adhesive. These are just short-term fixes, though. Call your dentist as soon as possible for a reattachment appointment.

Bit Lip or Tongue

In cases where you have injured your lip or tongue, clean the area and use ice to reduce pain or swelling. If you’re experiencing serious bleeding, visit your local emergency room.

Broken Jaw

As with an injured lip or tongue, a broken jaw will require a visit to your local emergency room. If you have lost any teeth as a result of your injury, call your dentist after you have sought care for your jaw.

These are just a few of the problems that patients can face. If you’re having an emergency that is not mentioned here, or if you want to learn more about one that is, call your local emergency dentist. Seeking immediate care in any of these cases is important. Call your dentist.