7 Reasons You May Need to See an Emergency Dentist

Minor pain in your teeth or gums may not warrant emergency dental care. However, if that pain persists or worsens, it’s best to see your emergency dentist. Pain is an indication that something is amiss in your mouth. Drs. Jennifer Wahlen and John Torghele can provide same-day dental care to relieve your pain and manage your condition.

Wahlen Dentistry is your one-stop location for emergency dental care in Farmington, Utah, and surrounding communities. Here are seven reasons why you may need to see an emergency dentist.

1. Unexplained Toothache

An unexplained toothache could be due to severe decay or oral infection inside the pulp of your tooth. Both require immediate care. Drs. Wahlen and Torghele will examine your mouth, uncover the source of your pain, and offer treatment that will provide long-term pain relief.    

2. Fractured or Broken Tooth

Another reason to see an emergency dentist is a severely fractured or broken tooth. Every time you bite down on your tooth, you’re bound to feel pain. Your tooth is also at risk of crumbling with continued use. Through emergency root canal or dental crown treatment, Drs. Wahlen and Torghele can relieve your pain and possibly save your tooth.

3. Knocked Out Tooth

Through emergency dental care, you can save even a knocked-out tooth. After retrieving your tooth (pick it up by the crown, not the root!), wash it off with warm water and place it back in its socket or a glass of milk until you can see your emergency dentist. We’ll try to reattach your tooth to keep your natural smile intact.    

4. Lost Crown or Filling

Losing a restoration is not only painful, but it also exposes your tooth to bacteria and debris that can lead to infection or decay. Your Farmington, UT emergency dentist will replace your restoration immediately to avoid unnecessary complications.

5. Abscessed Tooth

A bacterial infection attacks the root of your tooth, causing a tooth abscess. Symptoms may include fever, swollen gums, intense pain, and small pus-filled pimples on your gums near the infected tooth. If left untreated, the infection can spread through the bloodstream to other parts of your body, causing additional harm. Your emergency dentist will take steps to contain the infection and provide pain relief. 

6. Uncontrolled Bleeding from Teeth or Gums

Contact your emergency dentist if your teeth or gums bleed profusely after an accidental injury. Bleeding accompanied by pain or gum swelling should be inspected right away. Uncontrolled bleeding may also occur due to advanced periodontal disease. Drs. Wahlen and Torghele will evaluate your condition, uncover the source of the bleeding, and provide the appropriate treatment.

7. Jaw Injury

Severe jaw pain after an injury could be due to a fractured or dislocated jaw. This condition requires immediate attention. Your Farmington emergency dentist will provide same-day dental care to relieve your pain and restore your jaw.  

Emergency Dentist Near Me

For prompt and effective emergency dental care in Farmington, UT, please contact Dr. Jennifer Wahlen and Dr. John Torghele from Wahlen Dentistry at (435) 246-4602.

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