There are many people who will have pain and discomfort with their mouth, but will not seek dental attention until it is time for their dental appointment. The truth of the matter is, some dental issues should be addressed as soon as possible, and not wait around for your dental appointment. When it comes to dental emergency services, Trinity residents should be made aware that dentists prepare for some people to have issues that need to be addressed as soon as possible, so most calls for emergency dental issues can be addressed the same day that the issue happened.
Cracked and Chipped Teeth
Most people end up breaking their teeth from a physical trauma, such as a sport’s related injury, or they tried to eat something that was way too hard. When dealing with cracked teeth as a part of dental emergency services, Trinity residents should know it can be pretty hard to try and wait for their appointment before it is addressed. Cracked or chipped teeth can make brushing your teeth and chewing food extremely difficult, and this is not something that most people can deal with for multiple days or weeks before it is time to go to their appointment.
Loose Implants, Caps, and Fillings
Another common issue that is better to handle as soon as possible is loose implants and fillings. If you have cracked or chipped teeth that have been addressed by a dental professional, then it was probably fixed with implants, caps, or fillings. Loose fixtures can have the same issues as someone with a cracked or chipped tooth, and this is why it is a priority as classified as dental emergency services. Trinity residents should know that if you take care of your implants, caps, and fillings, they should last for many years to come without any replacements needed. However, if someone does not eat properly, or if the dentist did not fasten the fixture correctly, it can cause them to feel loose, and even fall out.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Anchor Dental Care*