Emergency Services

Never Ignore Tooth Pain. See an Emergency Dentist!

Rather than putting off a dental visit hoping the pain will go away, take serious discomfort as a sign that you’re experiencing a dental emergency. Often, ignoring the pain makes the problem worse and could result in a tooth extraction. At College Ave Modern Dental, you can make a same-day appointment to see an emergency dentist.

If you’re currently experiencing a dental emergency, don’t hesitate to call us at 970-233-8933 for relief.

What to Do in Case of a Dental Emergency

Any extreme pain should be an indication that there is a problem, but there are other symptoms of a dental emergency. Please call our office if you’re experiencing any of the following:

Tooth Pain: If tooth pain is interfering with daily activities, you need to see a dentist right away.  You can treat the pain and inflammation with an anti-inflammatory, like Advil, or a cold compress or heat pack to the affected area until your dentist identifies the cause.

Filling or Crown Falls Out: Over time, fillings and crowns can loosen and fall out. If they fall out, simply dab a bit of petroleum jelly on the piece and put it back on the tooth until you can see your dentist.

Broken, Cracked, or Chipped Teeth: Broken, fractured, or chipped teeth can lead to issues in the surrounding teeth too, so make sure you have your dentist complete a thorough exam.

Knocked-Out Teeth: Adults should quickly put the knocked-out tooth back in its place. If done within an hour, the tooth should be able to take root again. Be sure to not touch the tooth’s pointy end, the root. Whether you have the tooth or not, call your dentist.

Painful Bite:  Anything from a broken tooth to an infection can cause pain when biting. Make an appointment with your dentist right away if you have pain when biting. Avoid chewing on the affected area until you know what’s wrong.

Gum Swelling or Bleeding: Disease and infection can lead to bleeding and swelling gums. Any blood found on your toothbrush or floss could be from gum disease. Just follow the recommendations of your dentist and you should be fine in no time. However, if there’s blood in your saliva or mouth this could indicate advanced gum disease, infection after a procedure, or even cancer. Keep your head elevated until you can see your doctor.

Pericoronitis: Partially impacted wisdom teeth are at risk for infected gums in the surrounding area. When there’s inflammation around a tooth, first make sure no food particles are stuck in the gum flap and rinse with warm saltwater. Make an appointment with your dentist if there’s any cheek or jaw swelling.

Abscesses: Swollen areas filled with pus can occur in both gums and teeth. These infections cause pain and inflammation that need treatment right away. Call your dentist if you suspect an abscess in either your gum or tooth. Do not pop the abscess, but instead floss and brush as usual. Take care of this as soon as you can to prevent worsening pain and inflammation.