DENTAL SERVICES AT PROFESSIONAL DENTAL IN UTAH

Dental Emergencies

Dental emergencies are unexpected and distressing, but we are here to help. Please contact us immediately if you experience any sudden onset pain.

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About Dental Emergencies

When you have a dental problem that requires urgent care, Professional Dental offers same-day effective treatments across our Utah locations, from Logan to Payson. We help relieve symptoms and restore damaged teeth so that our patients can feel better quickly and get back to their lives.

What Is a Dental Emergency?

As a dental professional we would always advise that the best way to preempt any dental emergency is preventative dental care like regular dental checkups & teeth cleaning. However dental problems can occur anytime and at times the patients do not know how urgent the issue is.

Some issues that may seem like emergencies do not necessarily require urgent dental care. If you have a chipped tooth without pain or severe bleeding, you might be able to wait a few days before seeing a dentist. By all means, schedule an appointment right away, but do not worry if it is a couple of days before your dental provider can see you.

If You Have Pain Or Discomfort In Your Mouth, It Is A Good Idea To Schedule An Appointment With Your Dentist Sooner Rather Than Later

Emergency Services 24/7

Emergency Extraction

Emergency Root Canal

Treatment of toothache

Treatment of oral infection

Broken tooth

Knocked out tooth

Risks of Not Treating Dental Emergencies

If you’re facing a dental emergency in Utah, getting urgent dental care is crucial for your comfort and overall dental health. Delaying treatment can lead to worsening conditions and increase the risk of tooth loss. If a front tooth is damaged, timely intervention is vital to address both cosmetic concerns and prevent complications from injury or infection. Trust Professional Dental for prompt, expert emergency dental services that protect your smile and well-being.

There is a possibility that the infection from an abscess or untreated gum disease will spread to other areas of the body.

Ignoring a dental emergency can have serious, even fatal, consequences. An untreated tooth abscess or gum disease can lead to infections spreading beyond the mouth to vital organs like the heart or brain. The pus from an abscess can travel to the jaw and surrounding teeth, causing severe complications. Between 2000 and 2009, over 60,000 patients were hospitalized due to untreated tooth abscesses, with tragic cases like a 12-year-old boy who died after the infection spread to his brain. For your safety and health, seek immediate care for any dental emergency at Professional Dental in Utah.

Preventing Dental Emergencies

Set a regular care routine

Replace your toothbrush every 3 months

Wear a mouthguard while playing sports

Do not bite hard food / Do not eat refined sugar foods

You can prevent dental emergencies in many cases. Dental abscesses and infections often develop as a result of poor oral hygiene. A poor diet can also play a role in the development of abscesses or infections.

24 Hour Emergency Dental Care In Utah

Many patients mistakenly believe that hospital emergency rooms have a dedicated dental emergency department providing 24-hour emergency dental care. In 2010 alone, over 2 million people visited the ER for a dental issue, only to find that most hospitals are not equipped to handle dental emergencies. Typically, patients receive a prescription for antibiotics and a referral to a dental office, often after enduring long wait times.

Even in major cities, most private dental practices that advertise 24/7 services are rarely open around the clock. At Professional Dental in Utah, we advise addressing any signs of a dental emergency as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary trips to the hospital and ensure you receive the prompt, specialized care you need.

Schedule an appointment for Dental Emergencies in Utah, including Saturday and Sunday today at Professional Dental in Utah

Contact the experts at Professional Dental in Utah. Find your nearest location and schedule an appointment with our skilled dental restoration team. We specialize in high-quality treatments to restore and enhance your smile, ensuring you receive the best care possible.

Call Professional Dental at (801) 785-8000 to schedule your consultation in one of our dental offices in Utah.

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Frequently Asked Questions

More frequent questions about this dental service

How do I know if I have a dental emergency?

If you’re experiencing sudden onset pain, swelling, bleeding, or you observe pus excreting from your gums and teeth, you are likely experiencing a dental emergency. Other signs include loose, cracked, and knocked-out teeth. If you experience any of these symptoms, make an appointment with a dentist right away.

What do I do in the case of a dental emergency?

Contact a dentist and get an appointment set up as soon as possible. The sooner you are able to see a dentist, the better. If you are unsure if you are experiencing an emergency, it is better to err on the side of caution and get examined by a doctor.

How can I avoid common dental emergencies?

Consistent preventive care is the best defense against dental emergencies. Dentists recommend that you brush your teeth twice a day and floss before bed. Attending routine dental appointments will also help to protect your teeth. If you play any high-contact sports, it’s in your best interest to protect your teeth by wearing a mouth guard and a helmet.

What should I do if I crack a tooth?

Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean the area right away. Put cold compresses on your face to keep any swelling down.

Call your dentist as soon as possible. A cracked tooth may need a filling, a crown or a root canal, depending on how deep the crack is.

What should I do if I bite my tongue or lip?

Clean the area gently with water and apply a cold compress to reduce swelling.

If the bleeding does not stop or the injury looks serious, contact your dentist or go to an emergency room. Our emergency dentist team can help you decide on the next steps.

How can I prevent dental emergencies?

Wear a mouthguard during sports and recreational activities. Avoid chewing ice, popcorn kernels and hard candy, which can crack a tooth, and use scissors, never your teeth, to cut things.

For any dental emergency, see your dentist or go to an emergency room as soon as possible. Most dentists reserve time in their daily schedule for emergency patients, so call and share as many details as you can.

Should I go to an emergency dentist or the emergency room?

For dental emergencies, the American Dental Association recommends visiting your dentist or an emergency room as soon as possible. An emergency dentist can treat problems like a cracked tooth, a knocked-out tooth or a severe toothache.

If you have a serious injury to your face or jaw, or swelling that makes it hard to breathe or swallow, go to the emergency room right away.

What can I do to relieve pain or swelling?

Take an anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen. Avoid Aspirin because it contains ingredients that will thin your blood and thus exacerbate the situation.

What types of dental emergencies do you treat?

We treat a wide range of dental emergencies, including severe toothaches, broken or chipped teeth, knocked-out teeth, dental abscesses, lost fillings or crowns, and injuries to the gums or soft tissues of the mouth. If you're unsure whether your situation qualifies as an emergency, contact us for guidance.

What should I do if a permanent tooth is knocked out?

Keep the tooth moist at all times. If you can, place the tooth back in its socket without touching the root. If that isn't possible, place it between your cheek and gums, in milk, or in a tooth preservation product with the ADA Seal of Acceptance.

Then get to the dentist right away. Knocked-out teeth are one of the most urgent dental emergencies, and time matters.

Source: American Dental Association (MouthHealthy.org)

How should I care for a toothache until I see the dentist?

Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean it out, and gently use dental floss to remove any food caught between your teeth.

According to the American Dental Association, you should not put aspirin on the aching tooth or gums. Call your dentist and describe your symptoms so the dental team can see you as soon as possible.

What if something is stuck between my teeth?

Try to gently remove the object with dental floss. Do not use sharp or pointed tools, because they can hurt your gums or scratch your teeth.

If you can't remove it, call your dentist. Dental emergencies like this are easier to treat when you get help early.

Do you treat dental emergencies on weekends?

Yes. Professional Dental treats dental emergencies in Utah, including Saturday and Sunday. If you have sudden pain, swelling, bleeding or a broken or knocked-out tooth, call us and our emergency dentist team will help you get seen as soon as possible.

When you call, describe your symptoms in as much detail as you can. The ADA notes that most dentists reserve time in their daily schedules for emergency patients.

What information should I share when I call about dental emergencies?

Tell the dental team what happened, when it happened, where you feel pain or swelling, and whether a tooth is broken, loose or knocked out. The more detail you share, the faster we can help.

Bring any tooth or tooth pieces with you, kept moist as described above.

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