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Treating Problematic Symptoms
Knocked-Out Tooth
An avulsed (knocked-out) tooth or one that has been partially dislodged requires immediate attention. If you’ve lost a tooth, put the tooth back in the socket if possible and hold it there until you receive emergency care. Otherwise, place the tooth in a small container of milk to preserve it. If replaced in the socket by our emergency dentist within the proper timeframe and held secure with a splint, the tooth may be able to be saved.
Persistent Toothache
Tooth pain that does not go away is generally a sign that infection is present, sometimes inside your tooth. A filling may be all you need. However, extreme tooth sensitivity or sharp pain when you bite or chew can also indicate an emergency dentistry situation involving your tooth root. These cases often require root canal therapy before your painful toothache can be relieved.
Broken Tooth
Suffering severe damage to a tooth after oral trauma or injury should be treated immediately. Minor chips and cracks can wait, but if you have broken or fractured a tooth, you can experience more than a severe toothache. Damage may go beyond the outside to the inside of the tooth and will need immediate attention from our emergency dentist in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Depending on the size and extent of the break, you may need a filling, dental crown, or a root canal.
Tooth Abscess
An infection due to an injury, cavity, or previous dental work can cause an abscess to form at the base of the tooth root. Treatment frequently involves an emergency root canal to eliminate the damaged pulp from inside the root.
Dry Socket
Have you recently received a tooth extraction? A dry socket occurs when the blood clot in an empty tooth socket is dislodged and exposes underlying nerves and bone. To prevent infection and resolve intense oral pain, this requires immediate treatment, usually involving cleaning the empty socket and packing the space with gauze.
Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Dentistry in Fort Lauderdale
What counts as a dental emergency?
A dental emergency is any situation involving severe pain, trauma, or infection that requires immediate care to prevent further damage. At DG Dental in Fort Lauderdale, we treat knocked-out teeth, persistent toothaches, broken or fractured teeth, dental abscesses, and dry sockets as true dental emergencies. If you are unsure whether your situation requires urgent attention, call us at (954) 524-2300 and our team will help you determine the right next step.
What should I do if I knock out a tooth?
If you knock out a tooth, time is critical. If possible, place the tooth back in the socket and hold it there until you can be seen. If that is not possible, store the tooth in a small container of milk to preserve it. Contact DG Dental immediately — if our emergency dentist can see you and re-splint the tooth within the proper timeframe, there is a chance the tooth can be saved. Do not let the tooth dry out.
How do I know if a toothache is a dental emergency?
Tooth pain that does not go away — especially sharp pain when biting or chewing, or extreme sensitivity — is often a sign of infection or damage reaching the tooth root, which qualifies as a dental emergency. At DG Dental in Fort Lauderdale, we evaluate whether a filling, root canal, or other urgent treatment is needed to relieve the pain and address the underlying cause before the infection spreads.
Can DG Dental treat a dental abscess urgently?
DG Dental provides urgent care for dental abscesses, which are serious infections that can spread if left untreated. An abscess typically requires an emergency root canal to remove the infected pulp from inside the tooth root and prevent the infection from worsening. If you are experiencing swelling, throbbing pain, or a bad taste in your mouth, call our Fort Lauderdale office at (954) 524-2300 right away.
What should I do if I crack or break a tooth?
If you break or fracture a tooth, contact DG Dental in Fort Lauderdale as soon as possible. Minor chips may be able to wait for a scheduled appointment, but if the break is severe or you are in significant pain, treat it as an emergency. Depending on the extent of the damage, treatment may involve a filling, dental crown, or root canal therapy. Getting prompt care prevents further breakdown and reduces the risk of infection reaching the inner tooth structure.
