Dental problems often seem to pop up at unexpected — and inconvenient — times, like in the evening, and over weekends or holidays. While some dental issues can wait until regular office hours, there are a number of situations that are considered dental emergencies and should be evaluated and treated as soon as possible in order to prevent worsening complications and help restore the patient’s comfort. At Sunshine Dental, Corona, CA, dentist Dr. Bhavik Bhakta understands the serious nature of dental emergencies and is proud to offer Saturday appointments and emergency dental care when necessary to ensure the health, safety, and comfort of our patients. Keep reading to learn more about dental emergencies, including what may be considered a dental emergency, when to call your dentist, and what other steps you can take in the meantime.

What is considered a dental emergency?

Minor toothaches and other issues may not necessarily be considered emergencies, but they should still be reported to your dentist and evaluated in a timely fashion. This can help relieve your discomfort while also being an opportunity to identify underlying dental issues and intervene before they become more severe. In certain cases, however, a change in your dental or oral health may be considered an emergency that requires immediate intervention and treatment with an emergency dental appointment in Corona, CA. Some of the most common examples of dental emergencies that warrant a call to your dentist include:

• Losing an adult tooth
• Getting a tooth knocked out
• Tooth pain that is severe or prolonged
• Abscessed tooth
• Persistent bleeding from the gums
• Gums that are severely swollen
• Losing a dental crown

If you are experiencing fever, nausea, vomiting, loss of consciousness, heavy bleeding, or another serious symptom that accompanies a change in your oral or dental health, visit your nearest ER or urgent care, or call your medical provider as soon as possible. Once your general health has been addressed, we can then move on to treating your dental issue.

What do I do if I have a dental emergency over the weekend?

If you have an unexpected dental problem on the weekend, during a holiday, or after business hours, don’t hesitate to call our office to speak with our caring team about your options for Corona, CA, emergency dental care. We also offer Saturday appointments to address dental emergencies as well as for patients who may have non-emergency dental needs and are unable to visit during the week.

Between the time your dental emergency begins and you come to our office, we may recommend at-home steps to help relieve your discomfort and safeguard your teeth. These may include taking over-the-counter pain relievers, placing a knocked-out tooth in a glass of milk, and others. Our recommendations for interim at-home dental emergency care prior to coming to our office will vary based on the nature of your dental emergency and other factors.

Toothache over the weekend? Schedule your emergency dental appointment in Corona, CA, today

At Sunshine Dental, we understand that dental emergencies can be extremely painful and often require immediate intervention to prevent worsening complications. If you think you may be experiencing a dental emergency, call our convenient Corona, CA, dental office to schedule your appointment with Dr. Bhavik Bhakta today.