About Common types of Dental Emergencies - Emergency Dentist Edmonton, Spruce Grove, St Albert

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Trauma Management · Self-Learning

Reviewed: 02/27/2021 · Valid until 02/27/2024

I’m Dr. Alex Yeh, and today we’re going to talk about Dental Emergencies. Dental-related pain has been described as the most excruciating type of pain anyone can possibly experience. This is why it is important to see a dentist as soon as possible when you feel the onset of a toothache. Here are the most common types of Dental Emergencies:

1. Toothaches.

a. Toothaches can have different causes, or origins. i. such as Trauma leading to painful cracks or fractures in the tooth. ii. Bruxism or teeth-grinding which often happens while sleeping, can also cause toothaches, or hypersensitivity. iii. Dental decay that is left untreated and encroaches on the nerve can cause severe pain. iv. Infection, or local dental abscesses can trigger toothaches as well.

TOOTHACHES CAN ALMOST ALWAYS BE SUCCESSFULLY TREATED BY Extracting The Tooth Or Performing Root Canal Therapy. 2) FRACTURED TEETH caused by Accidental Injury Or Trauma can sometimes cause pain or discomfort, or can simply be a cosmetic concern if a front tooth is affected. Fractured teeth can be restored with a filling or a crown. When pain is involved, sometimes Root Canal Therapy must be performed. In some instances, badly fractured teeth are considered non-restorable. This means the tooth cannot be fixed, and should therefore be extracted. A dental implant, bridge, or Removable Prosthesis can be used to replace the missing tooth. 3) DISPLACED OR LUXATED TEETH caused by trauma can be treated by Repositioning The Tooth Or Teeth and Splinting Them To Adjacent Undamaged Teeth. A wire, or other bondable material can be used to do this. Follow up appointments with a dentist is required.

4. LOST OR AVULSED TEETH caused by trauma. If the entire tooth including the root comes out of the socket, it should be manually replaced into the socket and see a dentist immediately. A less desirable option is to Put the Tooth in Milk. Generally speaking, if the tooth is replaced within 60 minutes and splinted, there is a decent chance of success.

5. MORE SERIOUS INFECTIONS with a dental origin but lead to swelling or infection in the face, head, or neck. These infections can be treated with Antibiotics, Coupled With Extraction Or Root Canal Therapy of the infected tooth. In some instances, IV antibiotics with or without surgical drainage at the hospital will be necessary.

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