Dental Emergencies Given Priority by Plano Dentist July 25th, 2009
Plano Dentist Denton Wiginton, DDS stresses that Dental Emergencies should not be ignored.
Dr. Wiginton’s office always reserves time for emergency patients to be treated the day they call with a problem. Some frequently seen Dental Emergencies are:
- Items Caught Between Teeth
The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends trying to first gently remove the item (i.e.: food piece like chicken fragment) with dental floss. Never use a sharp instrument to remove any object that is stuck between your teeth. If you cannot dislodge the item using dental floss, make an appointment with a dentist to get it removed.
- Cracked Tooth
This situation is generally accompanied with pain from a specific tooth or actual loss of a part of the tooth. Most cracked teeth hurt because of biting pressure causing the crack to open. Even if the crack is microscopic the nerve inside is irritated and a sharp pain is felt. If the nerve inside the tooth becomes damaged or infected as a result of the crack, root canal treatment may be necessary to save the tooth. A dentist can best help you determine the necessary treatment for your cracked tooth. So, avoid chewing on that side of your mouth and call a dentist.
- Loose Crown
If a crown is loose, but cannot be removed from the tooth, call a dentist. If the crown can be removed, clean out any debris, coat the inside of the crown with Vaseline, and carefully replace it on the tooth. This Vaseline coating is only a temporary measure until a dentist can be contacted to correctly recement the crown.
Dental Emergency Problems not covered in this blog may be found in additional blogs from a long time ADA member and Plano Dentist Denton Wiginton, DDS. He has maintained an active dental practice in Plano for over 25 years. He can be contacted by phone at 972-491-2244 or by email at drdentonwiginton@verizon.net or through his website at: drwiginton.com.