Emergency Dentistry

Emergency Dentistry | There are dental emergencies, and there are also problems that are more chronic in nature. A severe toothache or dental abscess will definitely qualify as an emergency, while bad breath and bleeding gums may not require immediate attention. Unfortunately, many common dental problems go untreated because they do not become severe or cause pain until the situation has developed and forced the hand of the patient.

Let’s have a look at some common untreated dental issues and why they should get your attention.

Bad Breath

Bad breath can be caused by a number of problems, including:

• Tonsillitis
• Sinus infection, or sinusitis
• Diabetes
• Certain liver problems
• Taking certain medications

In short, the first step after discovering that you have bad breath is to up your oral hygiene game. Make sure that you are brushing at least twice daily and flossing once a day. This will remove any lingering food debris.

If you continue to have bad breath after ensuring that your oral hygiene is correct, make an appointment with your dentist to get it checked out so that the underlying cause can be identified and treated.

Bleeding Gums and Gum Disease 

The urgency of the problem depends upon the circumstances that caused your gums to bleed. If you recently experienced some type of trauma to your teeth or mouth, you may experience bleeding gums. Moreover, this is definitely a cause for concern and a reason to make an emergency dental appointment.

Gums that bleed frequently after you brush or floss are also a cause for concern, although this is not typically a reason to make an emergency appointment. The most frequent cause for chronically bleeding gums is the development of gum disease, or periodontal disease. This is an infectious and inflammatory condition involving the gums that support your teeth. Over time, gum disease can cause your teeth to loosen and fall out. 

So if you notice that your gums are bleeding often, for any reason, make an appointment with your dentist for Emergency Dentistry. If you are in the early stage of gum disease called gingivitis, your condition can probably be reversed if you resume proper oral hygiene at home.

The Takeaway

Dental problems rarely get better on their own. If you are having some type of dental issue, contact us. In addition, if you leave a dental problem untreated, it will likely grow worse and may mean that you must undergo some type of complex and expensive dental procedure.

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