Dealing With A Dental Emergency During The Holiday Season

While the holiday season can be a joyful time it can also be stressful if an emergency arises, especially when it is a dental emergency. Consequently, it is often difficult to determine whether an issue like this warrants an emergency endodontics procedure in North Dallas here at Ayik + Berto Endodontics,formerly known as Dallas Endodontics.  Here are 3 scenarios that will help you determine what to do about your condition.

DO NOT ignore the Emergency

Seek immediate ER care and treatment when:

•    you have a severe oral infection that is hindering your breathing or swallowing
•    you’ve been struck in the face or head
•    you’ve experienced a serious cut or laceration to the face
•    your jaw has been dislocated or fractured

Each of these conditions could be life-threatening if immediate medical attention isn’t administered. Any damage to your teeth or gums should be examined at the endodontics office in North Dallasof Ayik + Berto Endodontics, formerly known as Dallas Endodontics.

Urgent but not an Emergency

These conditions are serious, but can wait until the next day:

•    broken or cracked teeth
•    dislodged or knocked out teeth resulting from cranial or facial trauma
•    painful dental abscess that isnot hindering your breathing or swallowing

Even if the office is closed on holidays or weekends, we still have a licensed endodontist on call who can evaluate your endodontic case over the phone.

Home Care will work

You can manage these minorconditions with home care and OTC medications until our endodontics office in North Dallasreopens after the holidays:

•    loose fillings
•    mild toothaches
•    minor dental discomfort

For additional information regarding any of the above or to schedule an appointment with a specialist, contact Ayik + Berto Endodontics,formerly known as Dallas Endodontics today. To read more Click Here