In these tough economic times, it can be tempting to ignore tooth pain. But your teeth and jaws are a vital part of your digestive system. Chewing helps break down food so your body can more easily extract the nutrients it needs. If it hurts too much to eat, you could place your health in jeopardy. If you have any of the following symptoms, you need to see an Emergency Dentist Rosehayn.
Persistent Tooth Pain
Tooth pain often comes and goes in waves. When the pain temporarily recedes, it may give you the false impression that things are okay. However, the pain will return. Pain can come when eating, drinking or going outside in very cold weather. Hot foods or cold foods can make the pain worse. Pain like this usually gets worse over time and not better.
Swellings
A swelling in the jaw, gums or cheek that feels warm to the touch is an abscess. The pain can vary from being bad to being excruciating. This is an abscess which needs immediate treatment. An abscessed tooth is full of pus which can get into your bloodstream and cause serious health complications. The pus is a bacterial infection which always gets worse over time if left untreated.
Tooth Comes Out
Teeth that come out partially or completely because of decay or injuries are open wounds in the mouth and need to be treated right away. Any parts of the tooth left behind need to be extracted and the wound disinfected and stitched up. If left untreated, an infection can set in that may turn deadly. If possible, get the tooth that fell out and bring it to the emergency dentist. Baby that come out of children are not considered emergencies.
Mouth Injuries
Teeth and jaws aren’t the only parts that can become injured. Burns, cuts, swellings and constant bleeding can happen to the gums, tongue, soft palate and inside of the cheeks. As soon as possible, rinse the mouth with salt water. Place a cold compress on the mouth. If bleeding doesn’t stop in ten minutes or if swellings get worse, you need to see an emergency dentist.
