EMERGENCY DENTISTRY IN TORRINGTON

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HOW TO KNOW IF YOU’RE HAVING A DENTAL EMERGENCY

A dental emergency is something that should be addressed as soon as possible. A dental emergency is classified as any dental issue that is causing serious oral pain or discomfort. There a many different types of dental emergencies, but the most common are:

  • Broken teeth
  • Knocked out teeth
  • Dental work that has been pulled out
  • Toothaches that won’t go away
  • Bleeding gums

If you are having a dental emergency, CONTACT US RIGHT AWAY. Same-day emergency dental work can save you from pain, and prevent any further damage from occurring.

Our team will be able to assess the severity of your dental needs, and whether or not you require a same-day dental appointment to alleviate the issue.

WHAT TO DO IN A DENTAL EMERGENCY

It may be difficult due to the severity of your pain, however the best thing you can do is try to relax. Scheduling an appointment ASAP is important. It’s crucial that our experts assess your situation and determine whether or not you require same-day emergency dental work. If you lose a tooth, retrieve it and place it in a jar of cold milk, or carefully replace it in its socket. You should also retrieve lost dental work or tooth fragments and return them to our office.

Following that, you can take steps to alleviate any pain or discomfort. Bleeding can be stopped by absorbing it with cotton balls or clean gauze. To alleviate discomfort, you can use pain relievers such as acetaminophen. Applying an ice pack may also be beneficial. Please, however, make going to the dentist a top priority.

SOUTH MAIN DENTAL WELCOMES YOU!

Our team at South Main is the finest team of dentists in Torrington! We’re proud to serve our community, and our goal is to build relationships that last a lifetime. We’re dedicated to your oral health, and aim to provide a relaxing, enjoyable experience! If you have any questions about South Main Dental, our team, or our services—please feel free to reach out!

IT’S IMPORTANT TO GET THE PROBLEM FIXED RIGHT AWAY

While we often have a tendency to delay dental procedures, and hope that the problems “sort themselves out”—it’s important that in a dental emergency, we don’t delay.

We May Save The Tooth

If your tooth has been severely damaged, there is still a good chance we can save it. Getting in for an appointment as quickly as possible increases the odds exponentially.

Prevent Further Complications

Oral damage that is severe should be addressed immediately. The risk of infection when there has been broken teeth or gum damage is high, and should be treated by a dental professional. Nipping it in the bud allows us to ensure that no further damage is done.

Relieve Pain

The pain from tooth damage can be debilitating. If you’re experiencing severe pain—come see us as soon as possible. There’s no need to suffer.