Not every dental problem is obvious. Many patients search for a dental emergency near you because they’re unsure how serious their symptoms are — but the pain feels urgent.
These issues rarely resolve on their own. Infections can spread beyond the mouth if untreated.
At Todays Dental @ Saluda Pointe, we offer prompt diagnosis and same-day emergency care when possible.
When to see a dentist: if pain, swelling, or bleeding is getting worse instead of better, don’t wait it out — book same-day emergency dental care and get ahead of the infection.
Sudden tooth pain or pressure, trauma from accidents or sports injuries, broken or knocked-out teeth, infections causing swelling or fever, and gum abscesses are the emergencies seen most often. These issues rarely resolve on their own, and infections in particular can spread beyond the mouth if they are left untreated.
Prompt treatment reduces pain immediately, prevents infection from spreading, gives the best chance of saving the natural tooth, and lowers overall treatment costs. The longer a damaged or infected tooth is left alone, the more tooth structure is lost, and the more involved the eventual repair becomes.
Treat it as urgent if pain, swelling, or bleeding is getting worse instead of better. Pain that keeps you awake, swelling of the face or gums, fever, and bleeding that does not stop are all reasons to be seen the same day. When you are unsure, call and describe the symptoms so the team can advise you.
Get to a dentist immediately, because time is the biggest factor in whether the tooth can be saved. Handle it by the crown rather than the root, rinse it gently if it is dirty, and keep it moist instead of letting it dry out. Avoid scrubbing the root surface or wrapping the tooth in a dry tissue.
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105 Saluda Pointe Ct Suite C, Lexington, SC 29072, United States
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