Dental issues can be extremely unpleasant. They often come with anxiety and possibly even a trip to the hospital. But some dental emergencies aren't life-threatening and don't require emergency dental care in Marco Island.
In these cases, you can delay your dental visit until there’s an available appointment. Let’s discuss the most common types of non-urgent dental emergencies and how you can deal with them.
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If you're experiencing a dull toothache, it’s likely not a medical emergency. In fact, it's best to let it run its course.
You can keep it under control with painkillers and warm saltwater. If this doesn't help you control the pain, you should call your doctor or dentist for advice.
A lost filling or crown is a common problem and, fortunately, not life-threatening. If you’ve lost your dental restoration, it's best to apply warm salt water to the affected area for 10 to 20 minutes. Then you should rinse it out with mouthwash.
You'll probably need to repeat this process. Your dentist should fix the issue once you're able to schedule an appointment with them.
If you eat something hard and it gets stuck between your teeth, you'll need to clean it out. You can remove it by using:
If the object is deep inside your teeth, you may need to see a dentist. Your dentist can remove it safely using a dental tool called an endodontic file.
If the chip or crack is small, you may be able to delay seeing the dentist until you’re able to schedule an appointment.
If the chip or crack causes a lot of pain, you may even choose to take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as ibuprofen, to relieve the discomfort.
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Not all issues require emergency dental care. But if you are experiencing an urgent issue, you’ll want to know where to go. Call us today to learn more about our services.
239.642.3233239.642.3663islandparadisedental@gmail.com1120 North Collier Blvd., Suite 208 Marco Island, FL 34145
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