The fear from the dentist can have a negative impact on a person's oral health since it can prevent people from visiting one. In most cases, pain is going to overthrow the fear you might have and help you make a rational decision but not knowing how to handle the emergency you are in, can easily become a problem. In order to have a certain situation under control or at least minimize the negative effect of one, informing yourself about the most common types is a must.
Toothache
A toothache can mean a lot of different things and it is usually a precursor to exposed roots, infected gums, tooth decay or tooth abscess. Dentists will suggest that you rinse your mouth with warm water as soon as you the toothache becomes apparent, in order to reduce the effects of it. This is probably the most common type of
dental emergency since it's not an exact indicator of any injury or another more obvious dental issue. Making a dentist appointment as soon as possible is common sense here.
Lost Filling/ Crown/ Bridges
In this case, its advisable that you call your dentist as soon as possible especially if its in regards to bridges. This happens as a result of any wear and tear that might happen from everyday activity, or sometimes it could suggest that another cavity has formed in your tooth. Rinsing your mouth with warm water is also preferred with the addition of inserting cotton wool in the cavity. If you don't go to the dentist as soon as possible, going about your day without the filling or crown can cause your tooth to become temperature sensitive and to slowly start deteriorating.
Knocked Out/ Chipped Tooth
A chipped or broken tooth may not be as common as a toothache but it is quite a serious case of a dental emergency. No matter the reason behind it the chipped or broken piece must be salvaged by putting it into a sealed container with milk or water inside it. You will need to visit the dentist within an hour of the incident as this way you will increase the chances of a faster recovery. A knocked out tooth also needs to be put in a sealed container with either milk or water and brought to your dentist within one hour, in order to have the tooth be put right back into place.
Broken Jaw
This is the most severe injury out of the four, and it requires the most amount of work around it. If you happen to break your jaw visiting a dentist will be of the highest importance as not only will you get uncoordinated teeth and jaw pain, in the worst case scenario you can get your breathing blocked. The blocked breathing is caused by the tongue getting stuck. Depending on the severity of the fracture your dentist will even have you undergo a surgery which will be operated by a
maxillofacial surgeon.
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