A dental emergency is any event in which damage to the teeth occurs and the patient needs urgent care. While a dental emergency may have never happened to you, it could happen in the future.
Some things are too pressing to wait for an appointment. How do you know if you need to call for help? Who do you call? How can you be prepared?
In this article, we at David Rice DDS in Elgin IL will guide you through the process.
Some persistent questions individuals may have in a dental emergency:
“Is this serious enough, can’t we treat it at home for now?”
“Should I call 911?”
“How can I help in the moment?”
How to know if it is a dental emergency and when to seek help
If you are experiencing any of the following, call David Rice DDS in Elgin IL:
- A knocked-out tooth
- A broken tooth
- An abscess with pus
- Unexplained severe mouth pain
- Persistent bleeding of the mouth
Should I call 911 for a dental emergency?
If you suspect you are dealing with a potential dental emergency, stay calm. In the heat of the moment a person’s instinct may be to call 911. However, paramedics and dentists would encourage you to analyze the situation.
Dental emergencies are serious. Dental offices are for an urgent dental issue. If you need treatment, dentists are the specialists for the job. Act fast and responsibly.
Calling 911 may ultimately waste your time in getting the help you need. The police cannot help in dental matters and paramedics are not dentists. They can help if you have a non-dental medical emergency, but not if it is a dental-specific issue.
We are here for you when you have a dental emergency
When it comes to your smile, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Obtaining immediate assistance is the first step in addressing the situation. When you call David Rice DDS in Elgin IL, a dental professional will counsel you over the phone. Do not hesitate. The consequences of untreated emergencies can leave permanent damage. Some serious dental infections can even threaten your life if not treated.
Our contact information is below. Save our number in your phone contacts so you will be prepared in the unfortunate event that you suffer a dental emergency. We serve patients in the Bartlet, South Elgin, and Wayne areas. We are also well known for cosmetic dentistry, general dentistry, and dental restorations. Schedule an appointment with us any time.
Contact David A. Rice, DDS:
847-741-2353
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
1972 Larkin Ave #1
Elgin, IL
60123