{"id":3739,"date":"2023-01-26T16:37:51","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T21:37:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dreamdentist.com\/blog\/?p=3739"},"modified":"2024-07-25T16:39:24","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T21:39:24","slug":"when-to-call-a-dentist-right-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dreamdentist.com\/blog\/when-to-call-a-dentist-right-away\/","title":{"rendered":"When to Call a Dentist Right Away"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In our commitment to provide comprehensive family dentistry at Dream Dentist, we know that your dental concerns aren\u2019t always predictable or convenient. It is important to have a <a title=\"O'Fallon IL Family Dentistry, Dentist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamdentist.com\/services\/family-dentistry.html\">family dentist<\/a> who also offers prompt dental treatments when you need it most. Whether it an extreme toothache or an accidental mouth injury, some dental problems need urgent attention.<\/p>\n<p>Dental pain and tooth injuries can be highly disruptive and you shouldn\u2019t have to wait for treatment. At Dream Dentist, we provide a full range of dental services for patients of all ages, which equips us to handle all types of emergency dental situations with confidence. We implement the latest in dental technology when it comes to our restorative and cosmetic treatments, allowing us to protect the aesthetics and long-term function of your smile in the most comfortable and efficient ways possible.<\/p>\n<p>If you are experiencing any of the following dental problems, it is best to call your dentist sooner rather than later:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Extreme tooth pain or infection<\/li>\n<li>Inability to chew or speak correctly<\/li>\n<li>Bleeding or swelling<\/li>\n<li>Injury to the teeth and\/or gums<\/li>\n<li>Damage to tooth nerve(s)<\/li>\n<li>Lost or cracked filling<\/li>\n<li>A broken tooth<\/li>\n<li>Crown that has fallen off or broken<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The Importance of Urgent Dental Care<\/h2>\n<p>We urge our patients to call us as soon as possible during urgent dental matters. Seeking treatment in a prompt manner can prevent more serious complications and help you avoid the need for more costly treatments. You should expect the same patient-centered care during emergency dental care as you do in your routine appointments.<\/p>\n<p>It is understandable to be anxious, uncomfortable or stressed when visiting us for your unexpected dental issue. Therefore, our team is prepared to help you feel at ease and relaxed during your necessary procedures. In doing so, we can administer sedation dentistry upon request or when appropriate. Whether you need an immediate root canal to relieve your infected tooth pain or your smile needs to be restored with dental bonding or veneers after an unfortunate trauma, you can trust our dental team to resolve your concerns quickly and flawlessly.<\/p>\n<p>Have a dental problem or oral pain you didn\u2019t anticipate? Call Dream Dentist today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In our commitment to provide comprehensive family dentistry at Dream Dentist, we know that your dental concerns aren\u2019t always predictable or convenient. 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