How To Deal With A Dental Emergency

Emergency Dentistry, Parkside Dental Care, Patient Education

We don’t know about you, but we are thrilled that summer will be here shortly. Even though it is not officially summer, with Memorial Day over and the arrival of warm weather, our minds are in summer mode! Summer is such an exciting time, full of vacations, day trips, swimming, and fun with family and friends. While we hope you are planning a summer full of fun, we want to remind you that accidents can happen at any time. Dental emergencies are last on the list of what we would expect, but it is always good to be prepared. Read on to learn more important information about dental emergencies.

Do Not Ignore A Cracked Tooth

Emergency Dentistry, Parkside Dental Care, Patient Education

One of the most common dental emergencies we see in our office is a cracked tooth. One of the easiest ways to prevent a cracked tooth is to maintain your routine hygiene examination appointments. During these visits, we inspect your teeth for signs of extreme wear and cracks. When teeth are extremely worn, such as from grinding, it can lead to the teeth cracking from the extreme pressure. It is important to have a cracked tooth treated as soon as possible.