Emergency Dentistry In Cibolo & Schertz
Dental emergencies are painful and inconvenient, and they never happen on your schedule. At our office, we always have same-day appointments available for patients who need emergency dentistry in Cibolo and Schertz. With years of experience in restorative dentistry and available to help relieve your pain and discomfort, Dr. Patel offers expert treatment to get you back to optimal health. If you’re experiencing a dental emergency in Cibolo, Schertz, or nearby areas, call us now at (210) 797-7740.
What Is A Dental Emergency?
Some dental emergencies, such as a missing, cracked, or loose tooth, may be relatively obvious. However, oral injuries are not the only type of dental emergency. Any oral issue that is causing you pain and discomfort that you cannot treat on your own is considered an emergency situation. This includes:
- A severe, persistent toothache
- Damaged or missing dental work, including fillings and crowns
- An advanced case of gum disease
- Excessive bleeding
What Should I Do In A Dental Emergency?
- The first thing you should do is contact Cibolo Family Smiles for an emergency appointment.
- Next, recover your missing tooth or missing/damaged dental work, if applicable.
- A knocked-out tooth should be rinsed with warm water, and replaced in the socket or put into a small container of milk. Missing dental work can be put in a plastic bag.
- Treat bleeding by using clean cotton balls or sterile gauze. You can also take an over-the-counter pain medication like acetaminophen or naproxen to get relief from pain and inflammation. Ice packs can also be applied externally to help with swelling and pain.
- After you’ve treated your bleeding and pain, make sure to come to Cibolo Family Smiles as soon as you can. For the best results, you should get treatment within 1-2 hours of experiencing an oral injury or dental emergency.
What Should I do About a Severe, Persistent Toothache?
If you notice that one of your teeth is hurting quite a bit and the pain doesn’t get better after a few days, you likely have either a deep cavity or an infected tooth. Both of these conditions are considered dental emergencies. A cavity can result in an infected tooth if it’s left untreated, and an infected tooth will require a root canal to remove the infection, save the tooth, and prevent tooth loss.
To get help for a toothache in Cibolo or Schertz, contact the team at Cibolo Family Smiles right away. The sooner you get treatment, the sooner you can restore your tooth and get relief from your pain and discomfort.
What Should I Do If I Have An Advanced Case Of Gum Disease?
Gum disease is a common oral health issue, and an advanced case of gum disease definitely counts as a dental emergency. If you do not seek proper periodontal care right away, you could lose one or more of your teeth, and your oral health will continue to deteriorate.
There are a few signs that you may have an advanced case of gum disease, which will require emergency care:
- A foul taste in your mouth that will not go away
- Teeth that look longer (due to gum recession)
- Shifting or a change in the position of your teeth
- Extreme tooth sensitivity to heat and cold
- Gums that bleed excessively
- Pockets of pus-forming between the gums and teeth
If you notice one or more of these issues, you may be suffering from a serious case of gum disease. The sooner you get help, the more likely it is that we will be able to halt the progression of the disease, and save your natural teeth.
So don’t wait. If you notice these issues, you need to schedule a same-day emergency appointment at Cibolo Family Smiles today. Give us a call, and we’ll see you as soon as we can.
What Should I Do If I’m Experiencing Excessive Oral Bleeding?
Oral lacerations are a common dental emergency. On its own, oral bleeding is not necessarily a dental emergency. You can absorb blood with clean gauze or cotton balls, applying gentle pressure to the area that’s bleeding. Within 1-2 hours, the bleeding should stop or slow dramatically.
However, if you notice that your bleeding has not stopped or slowed after 1-2 hours, you may have some larger lacerations and cuts to your mouth that will not heal on their own. It is likely that you will need stitches from a dentist like Dr. Patel.
If your mouth has been bleeding for more than 1-2 hours, come in for an emergency visit right away. The sooner you get help, the more likely it is that you will avoid complications like infections, and you can treat your bleeding and discomfort. If you’ve experienced an oral injury, this also gives Dr. Patel a chance to check your teeth and make sure that they are not cracked, broken or otherwise damaged.
Same-Day Appointments in Cibolo & Schertz
Dental emergencies are extremely urgent. Some injuries, like a missing tooth, must be treated within 1-2 hours to save the tooth, and all dental emergencies should be treated as soon as possible to minimize your pain and discomfort, and protect your mouth from further damage. At Cibolo Family Smiles, we always have same-day appointments available for our patients. Just contact us to let us know that you’re coming in, or walk into our office and let us know about your emergency.