If you have been faced with a dental emergency you know from experience how painful and frightening the experience is. Many people do not know what constitutes a dental emergency, who should they contact and, very importantly, what can they do before they get in to see an emergency dentist in Glenview.
Is it actually a dental emergency?
It may seem like an emergency situation to you but there are many times when treatment can wait until the next day’s opening hours.
The following are true dental emergencies:
* Bleeding that will not subside.
* A tooth that has been knocked out
* Painful swelling as well as painful toothache
Genuine dental emergencies cannot wait to be treated later; they must be dealt with immediately.
Always contact an emergency dentist in Glenview, emergency dentists are available outside normal clinic hours and if, for whatever reason the dentist is not available, instructions on who to contact or where to go will be on the answering machine.
Non-urgent dental issues:
There are numerous situations where a dental issue must be attended to as soon as possible, but do not fall into the category of a true emergency.
* Lost filling or crown
* Chipped tooth that is not causing pain
* Dull ache
Although these examples are not emergencies, it is still important that you contact your dentist as soon as possible.
Dealing with a dental emergency at home:
Stay calm, anxiety and fear triggers responses in your body that will make the situation worse. There are things that you can do at home while waiting for an emergency dentist in Glenview.
* Rinse with warm water and a teaspoon of table salt
* If you have had a tooth knocked out, put it in a glass of milk or yogurt
* Apply a cold compress to the area
A dental emergency is something you want to avoid but knowing how to handle one when it happens can make a world of difference.
If you have a dental emergency do not hesitate to contact an emergency dentist in Glenview. You are invited to call Dental Specialists of North Shore for instructions and treatment. Like us on our facebook page.
