An urgent care dentist at PB Dental Emergencies in San Diego can give you instant relief of severe tooth ache. We are available for dental emergencies after office hours and even during weekends.
Tooth pain can be excruciating. If your tooth ache is severe, you should see an emergency dentist. Not only will you get relief for your tooth ache but you can also prevent possible complications.
PB Dental Emergencies in Pacific Beach, San Diego can fix your dental problem and relieve your tooth ache. We provide emergency dental care outside business hours and during weekends. You can also set a same day emergency dental appointment. To determine the appropriate treatment, the emergency dentist will do a thorough examination to determine the cause of the severe pain.
5 common causes of severe tooth ache:
• An abscess or infection.
• Debris between the teeth or under the gum.
• A lost filling or crown.
• A chipped, cracked or broken tooth.
• Loose tooth or tooth out of alignment.
These tips can help you alleviate tooth pain until you see a dentist.
• Apply ice to the painful area for 10-20 minutes.
• Take acetaminophen. Don’t take aspirin or ibuprofen which can cause excessive bleeding.
• If you have an infection, rinse your mouth with warm water.
• To relieve pain from exposed nerves, dip a Q-tip in clove oil and apply it to the exposed tooth.
1. Infection
An abscess or infection is one of the most common reasons to see an urgent care dentist. Infections can be very painful and can make your mouth and jaw ache. And severe tooth infection or abscess can be life-threatening if not treated.
Swelling and painful gums can be caused by an abscess or infection in the gums or in a tooth root and the surrounding area. But there are other reasons gums can become painful.
Your urgent care dentist at PB Dental Emergencies will do a thorough exam to identify the cause of the infection. PB Dental Emergencies can give you a prescription for antibiotics and painkillers to treat the infection and alleviate the pain.
2. Debris between the teeth
Debris between the teeth can cause infections and pain. Try to remove the debris by gently using dental floss. If this doesn’t remove the object, see your dentist a soon as possible.
3. Lost filling or crown
A lost filling can expose the nerves and cause serious pain. If that’s the case, you should see an emergency dentist.
If you have a temporary crown come off, you don’t need to see an emergency dentist but you should make an appointment with your dentist within a couple of days to place it back. In the meanwhile, try to put it back on your tooth by using a small amount of denture.
4. A chipped, cracked, fractured or broken tooth
If a tooth is knocked out, treatment within an hour may save the tooth.
If a chipped tooth doesn’t hurt, you don’t need to see an emergency dentist and can wait a couple of days to see your regular dentist. In the meanwhile, be careful while chewing to prevent additional chipping. Your dentist may be able to repair the tooth by adding some filling or smooth out the tooth.
But if you have a cracked or fractured tooth, you need call your emergency dentist immediately. Your dentist will take an x-ray to diagnose the condition of your tooth.
You may need a crown or a root canal depending on the condition of the soft tissue inside your tooth. If you the tooth cannot be saved, your dentist will discuss tooth replacement options such as a bridge or implant.
If you broke a tooth and are injured, apply a gauze and pressure to the areas to stop the bleeding. When the bleeding stops, use cold compress to reduce swelling. If the bleeding does not stop after 10 minutes of pressure, see your emergency dentist or go to the emergency room.
5. Loose tooth or tooth out of alignment
If you have a tooth that is loose or out of alignment, call your dentist for an emergency appointment right away. In the meantime, you can try to put the tooth back in its original position.
Many people put off going to the dentist. But you can avoid complications by visiting your dentist as quickly as possible. So, the sooner you go see your dentist, the better.
An emergency dentist can help you with the following problems:
• Prescribe antibiotics and other medications for infections.
• Do an emergency extraction of damaged or broken teeth.
• Place emergency crowns.
• Do emergency fillings.
• Do an emergency root canal.
If you are experiencing severe tooth ache or other dental emergency be sure to call PB Dental Emergencies in San Diego to schedule a same day appointment and get relief from your pain.
If your emergency is life-threatening, dial 911 or go to a hospital emergency.
PB Dental Emergencies offers 24/7 emergency dental services in San Diego so that you can get the pain relief you need without any delays.
If you have a severe tooth ache teeth, or have questions about treatment options, call now to schedule an exam with PB Dental Emergencies in Pacific Beach, San Diego to discuss the best treatment for you.
Call your PB Dental Emergencies emergency dentist in San Diego now to get fast pain relief and prevent future complications.