Emergency Dental Treatments in Peabody, Newburyport, & Winthrop
A dental emergency requires immediate attention. Here at Varinos Dental Associates, we provide same-day dental treatments to patients who are experiencing dental emergencies. Thanks to our modern dental treatments we are able to help patients even more effectively. For example, we provide same-day CEREC crowns which can help us replace a dental crown or bridge in a single appointment. Continue reading to learn more about dental emergencies, or click below to contact our dental offices.
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Varinos Dental Associates has three dental offices throughout Massachusetts in Peabody, Newburyport, and Winthrop. If you or someone in your family is experiencing a dental emergency including severe oral pain, damage to a tooth, a lost adult tooth, or issues with a filling, crown, bridge, or implant, our team can help. We provide same-day emergency dental treatment at our offices.
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Emergency Dentists in Peabody, Newburyport, & Winthrop Massachusetts
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Types Of Dental Emergencies
A knocked-out tooth is one of the most common dental emergencies. So much so that most first aid kits have a tooth-saving kit included in them. In some cases, it is possible to re-implant a tooth that was knocked out. But in order for that to work you need to get to a dentist immediately. So here are a few quick notes on handling a lost tooth.
- Is This A Medical Emergency: First, if the injury that caused a tooth to fall out is a medical emergency (i.e. involves a concussion, loss of conscious, or is life-threatening) you need to go to the hospital, not a dentist.
- How To Handle The Tooth: When touching the tooth that fell out, only touch the crown. The roots which are the part of the tooth that is usually under the gums should never be touched. You can use warm tap water to clean off any debris but you should not submerge the tooth. You also want to avoid hot or cold liquids. On the way to the dentist, the tooth needs to be submerged in an appropriate solution. Tooth-saving kits have a saline solution designed to keep the tissue in the tooth alive. Alternatively, you can submerge a knocked out tooth in milk or hold it in your mouth if possible.
- How To Handle Swelling/Bleeding: If the person who lost their tooth has swelling they should use an ice pack or cold compress to help alleviate the swelling and any pain. If they are bleeding, gauze or a clean piece of cloth can be used to help.
When a tooth is damaged but still in your mouth you need to see a dentist right away. The most important thing to understand with damage to a tooth is the layers of the tooth. If the dentin or tooth pulp is exposed after a crack or chip, you need to see a dentist immediately. The dentin is a yellow/brown color and is underneath the outmost layer of the tooth. The tooth pulp is a pinkish color and contains the soft tissue and nerves of a tooth. When the tooth pulp is exposed you are extremely vulnerable to a tooth infection. You should rinse your mouth out with warm salted water to remove any food or bacteria. You should apply pressure with gauze or a clean cloth to handle any bleeding and use an ice pack or cold compress for any swelling. A cosmetic chip is damage to a tooth that does not expose either the dentin or the tooth pulp. Even so, you will want to have it looked at by a doctor. Cosmetic chips and cracks in your teeth might be completely superficial or might increase your risk of further tooth damage.
If a crown, filling, or other dental implement suddenly breaks or falls out, you need to have it replaced. In most cases, a lost crown or filling will expose the inside of the tooth to bacteria. So you should treat a lost filling/crown similarly to how you would treat a broken tooth. You will want to rinse out your mouth, go to the dentist and have the tooth protected by having a new filling or crown installed.
If you have any oral symptoms that are making it impossible to go about your daily life you need to a see a dentist. For example if it hurts to put pressure on a tooth to the point where you have difficulty chewing on that tooth it is likely there is an issue at the root of your tooth. Or if you have a toothache that is throbbing and not going away, you should seek out a dentist. Even if your symptoms are not severe, you should not ignore them. While not every dental issue is an emergency, every dental issue should be considered when making dental appointments.
How To Handle Dental Issues That Aren't Emergencies
There are a handful of dental issues that might not need immediate attention, but should never be ignored. For example, if you have moderate to acute toothache but it keeps recurring, or you notice that your gums bleed frequently and appear swollen/puffy, or something is starting to feel different or off with one of your dental fillings/crowns, you might not need to see a dentist today but you should see one soon. Whenever anything feels off with your oral health you should not wait until your next scheduled dental visit. Instead, you should call your dentist and ask them what they think. Oftentimes they will recommend that you come in within a few weeks and they might provide some advice on how to protect teeth in the interim.
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Common Questions About Dental Emergencies
What Is A Dental Emergency?
Dental emergencies are dental issues that require immediate attention. They are not life-threatening. Dental emergencies are situations where, if actions are not taken quickly, you can run the risk of more damage, infection, or other worsening symptoms. But if a patient has suffered a severe injury that includes a concussion, difficulty breathing, uncontrollable bleeding, or a broken jaw, they need to be brought to an emergency room. Any emergency that is either life-threatening or goes beyond dental care should be handled in a hospital setting. So if someone loses their tooth, they should see a dentist, but if they lose their tooth and are also concussed/unconscious, they should go to a hospital.
What Dentists in Massachusetts Provide Same-Day Crowns, Bridges, and Root Canals?
While many dental offices provide walk-in dental services, there are benefits to going to a dental practice that is more equipped to help with same-day issues. Traditionally, when a dentist needs to replace a lost/broken crown or filling, they will place a temporary one while a new one is created in a nearby dental lab. This means patients will wait weeks or longer to get their final crown. But offices like Varinos Dental Associates use modern dental technology with computer-assisted design programs to create dental crowns in-office. This means that if a patient needs an emergency root canal or needs to replace a crown or bridge, it can potentially be done in a single day.
There are a variety of places where you can get oral surgery in Massachusetts. Many hospitals are equipped to provide oral surgery if needed. Generally, most dental offices do not provide oral surgery and usually need to refer patients out to a specialist who is equipped to provide surgical procedures. Here at Varinos Dental Associates, we have oral surgeons on staff and provide surgical treatments at our Peabody and Newburyport offices.
Does Insurance Cover Emergency Dentistry?
Insurance plans differ from patient to patient, but typically coverage includes any medically necessary treatments. That said, it is important to understand how deductibles, co-pays, or prior authorization might impact your coverage. Generally speaking, your insurance will likely provide some degree of coverage for emergency treatments, but if there are concerns with paying for the treatment, you can always discuss other payment options, including payment plans or financing with the dental office.
Recovery time varies depending on the procedure, and it is always best to go over your recovery timeline with your dentist. That said, typically, patients have an initial recovery over the first few days after a surgical visit, where swelling, pain, and other immediate symptoms decrease. However, full recovery can take weeks to months. It is essential that you book follow-up appointments, as these appointments can help with your recovery and can also include removing stitches.
Is a Toothache Considered A Dental Emergency?
Yes. Severe toothaches are considered dental emergencies. When a toothache is constant, repetitive, accompanied by other dental symptoms, or makes it difficult to go about your day-to-day life, you should see an emergency dentist. Even if the pain is manageable or goes away, you should never ignore dental symptoms. Even if you aren’t sure if your issue is an emergency, you should still consider a quick visit to determine the underlying cause of your oral pain.
Do Emergency Dentists Pull Teeth?
It depends on the individual patient’s needs. While dental extraction can be done and is sometimes necessary, generally speaking, dentists try to see if it is possible to save/restore the tooth. Treatments like fillings, crowns, and root canals can all help remove and replace damaged sections of a tooth, but if a tooth is beyond saving, it may need to be fully removed and replaced.
