December 20, 2024
When you have a dental emergency, you need fast treatment. Whether you or your child is in pain or suffered an injury, the experience can be frightening and stressful. But Meadows Dental Associates of Sarasota is here for you, ready to provide prompt and compassionate care.
In case of a dental emergency, call 941-377-3659. During regular office hours we will see you as soon as possible. After hours please follow the voicemail instructions to leave a message and someone will contact you shortly with further instructions. In case of a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or proceed to the nearest hospital emergency department.
What is Emergency Dentistry?
Emergency dentistry refers to the treatment of an urgent oral health situation. If your problem can’t wait until the next day, it would be considered an emergency. Examples of dental emergencies include:- Severe toothache. A toothache that persists and doesn’t subside should be evaluated and treated. The tooth is most likely infected and in need of a root canal.
- Dislodged tooth. A tooth that is knocked loose or out of place will need to be realigned and splinted while the support structures around it heal.
- Knocked out tooth. If a tooth is knocked out of the socket, rinse the tooth taking care to only handle it by the crown and avoid touching the root. Attempt to put the tooth back in the socket and bite down on some clean gauze. If you can’t get the tooth back in place, place it in a cup of milk or saliva and contact us.
- Soft tissue injury. A cut to the lip, cheek, or tongue may need stitches to control bleeding and encourage proper healing.
- Cracked or fractured tooth. A tooth that is cracked or broken is at risk of infection and should be treated to prevent bacteria from reaching the root canal.
- Severe mouth sore or abscess. A sore that is not healing or an abscess (a raised bump with a white head) could indicate an infection. Seek treatment right away, especially if you develop a fever.