When you have a dental problem, it can be tempting to try to treat it without a dentist’s help. Some problems, though, such as tooth abscesses, loose teeth, and mouth sores require treatment by your dentist. Here are five warning signs that you need emergency dental services.
Tooth Abscesses
Typically, dental abscesses are small bumps that range from 1 to 3 centimeters long. They contain pus and bacteria. Over time, abscesses can grow larger and make you sick. Abscesses can cause a fever, sore throat and tooth pain.
When your mouth develops an abscess, this means you have an infection. Untreated dental abscesses can spread the infection from your gums to other parts of your body. Always get immediate treatment for dental abscesses.
Adult Tooth Loss
Unless you are a child, it is not normal for your teeth to fall out. Healthy adult teeth should be stable and secure. Unfortunately, underlying health conditions can cause you to lose your adult teeth prematurely.
There are several causes of adult tooth loss. These include poor nutrition, chewing tobacco, gum disease, vitamin deficiencies, and autoimmune diseases.
Visit your dentist immediately if you lose a tooth. Be sure to keep the tooth and preserve it by soaking it in milk. Your dentist may be able to put it back into the socket. If not, dentures and dental implants can replace the tooth.
Bleeding Gums
Bleeding gums can be a sign of inflammation, gum disease, and gingivitis. This is especially true if your gums are swollen and red. Some medicines can cause your gums to bleed. These include blood thinners, aspirin, and other over-the-counter pain relievers.
Consult one of our dentists at Lovett Dental Conroe if your gums bleed frequently. We will examine your teeth and gums for gum disease. If you have gum disease, one of our periodontists can treat your condition as you may need emergency dental services.
Mouth Sores
A canker sore is a common type of mouth sore. It can develop on your tongue, lips, and insides of your cheeks. They are gray, white or yellow. Approximately 20% of people in the United States develop canker sores.
Mouth injuries, strong toothpaste, vitamin deficiencies, and allergies can cause canker sores to develop. In many instances, these sores heal without medical intervention.
If you have developed a sore in your mouth that is not healing, make an appointment with one of our dentists. Recurring canker sores can indicate a more serious health condition.
Persistent Tooth Pain
A toothache can be so painful that it is difficult to chew your food. It can cause extreme sensitivity to sweet, cold and hot foods and beverages. Lingering tooth pain indicates that it is time to visit your dentist.
Emergency Dental Services at Lovett Conroe
Your oral health affects the overall condition of your body. Take care of your teeth, gum and mouth problems immediately. Persistent oral problems may be a sign of underlying health conditions.
At Lovett Dental Conroe, we offer a caring environment and a board-certified dental team. Not only can we diagnose the problem, but we can also successfully treat it. Rely on our expert team for your family’s dental needs.
Our dental specialties include:
- Implant-supported dentures
- General dentistry
- High-end cosmetic dentistry
- Children’s dentistry
- Veneers
Whether your condition requires an endodontist or a pediatric dentist, we can accommodate you. Lovett Dental Conroe accepts payments and insurance from several companies. If you are not enrolled in a dental insurance program, we offer other ways to pay for your service. You can apply for dental care credit financing or enroll in our dental membership program. Our mission is to make dental services affordable for our patients.
Ready to schedule emergency dental services? Trust us to take good care of you and successfully treat your condition. Contact Lovett Dental Conroe at 936-760-2400 to schedule an immediate appointment with one of our dentists.
