No matter how much you try, you just can’t prepare for everything. Eventually, a surprise will come along and catch you off guard, potentially throwing off your whole day. Even worse, that surprise may be an unpleasant one! Sudden tooth sensitivity, persistent tooth pain, and even a knocked-out tooth can be difficult to predict. However, these issues are common dental emergencies that we see in our office all the time. When something goes wrong with your smile, you may be experiencing a dental emergency! Fortunately, in Sonora, CA, Dr. Berger handles dental emergencies with compassionate care and effective treatments that both relieve pain and solve your problem. But what counts as a dental emergency? How do you know when you should call?
Dr. Berger believes that educating his patients is the key to keeping their smile healthy. Read more to learn about potential dental emergencies and how he can help!
What Counts as a Dental Emergency?
Various issues are considered a dental emergency. Common emergencies include:
- Sudden sensitivity
- Persistent tooth pain
- Knocked-out tooth
- Swollen gums or jaw
- Broken or lost restoration
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s important to call Dr. Berger right away to schedule the next available emergency appointment. While he may not always be able to treat your smile the same day, he may be able to provide you with pain relief until your appointment.
However, it’s important to note that not every dental issue is an emergency. Some problems, such as mild tooth pain and small enamel chips, can wait until your next scheduled appointment. But to be sure, you should call Dr. Berger’s office anyway. We will be able to determine the urgency of your problems over the phone and recommend your next best course of action.
Who Handles Dental Emergencies?
If you’re experiencing a dental emergency, we recommend contacting an emergency dentist. Often, people make the mistake of visiting the ER before an emergency dentist, only to find that the ER typically isn’t able to treat their smile.
Dental issues require a professional dentist, which most emergency rooms don’t have on staff. While uncontrollable bleeding or a broken jawbone require a trip to the ER, most dental emergencies are in better hands with dentists like Dr. Berger.
Whenever possible, we try to accommodate dental emergencies the same day. And in most cases, we’re successful! Dr. Berger frequently sees patients for same-day emergency appointments to provide effective pain relief and treatment. No matter if you’re dealing with a broken restoration, tooth pain, or swollen gums, Dr. Berger will have a solution that works for you.
Unfortunately, there are situations where we won’t have an appointment available. If so, you may want to visit the ER for pain relief, if not treatment.
Visit Sonora Dentist for Your Dental Emergency!
It’s practically impossible to prepare for a dental emergency, as most “emergencies” occur unplanned. But with an emergency dentist on your side, you don’t have to be prepared! Instead, you can rely on Dr. Berger to be ready on your behalf. He offers emergency appointments, even on the same day, to provide effective and fast-acting pain relief.
If you’re experiencing a dental emergency, give Dr. Berger a call to learn how he can help your smile!
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