Emergency Dental in Bismarck, North Dakota

What is Considered a Dental Emergency?

Dental problems that are considered an emergency include:

• One or more of your teeth have been knocked out due to an accident or injury.
• You have an extreme toothache.
• An injury has caused damage to your gums.
• One or more of your teeth are severely cracked or broken.
• Your tooth is abscessed, which means there is a serious infection in or around it.
• You have a toothache accompanied by a fever or swelling.

If you are experiencing one of these issues, don’t hesitate to give us a call! We will try our best to get you an urgent dental care appointment right away. We know that the sooner your problem is fixed, the faster you will find relief. 

Preventing Dental Emergencies

You can’t prevent every dental emergency, but we have some tips to help keep your teeth protected:

• Wear a mouthguard when you play contact sports.
• Avoid chewing hard foods, such as ice and hard candy.
• Don’t chew on pens, pencils, or other hard objects.
• Practice good dental hygiene habits at home.
• Schedule and keep your regular dental exam and cleaning every six months.

Managing Pain Caused by a Dental Emergency

If you have any tooth pain due to a dental emergency, try any of the following for relief:

• Take over-the-counter pain medication, such as Ibuprofen and Tylenol.
• Try rinsing your mouth with warm salt water to kill bacteria and relieve gum inflammation.
• Apply a topical pain reliever, such as Orajel, to the sensitive spot on your tooth.
• Wrap an ice pack in a towel and press it to your face to help reduce pain and swelling.