As experienced family dentists, we provide a wide range of routine and preventive dental services here at Danvers Aesthetic Family Dentistry, but we also offer emergency care. We know that accidents and injuries can happen at any time, and our highly skilled dental team is here to help. If you’re experiencing a toothache or any out of the ordinary oral symptoms, don’t hesitate to contact our office as soon as possible so we can fit you into our schedule. We always try to see our emergency patients quickly, ensuring that you spend as little time experiencing discomfort as possible.
Sometimes, it can be difficult to know when it’s time to call an emergency dentist. Our team is here to help you make the best decisions for your smile, so don’t hesitate to call us even if it’s just to ask our opinion about whether or not you require an urgent visit. Below, we’ve also listed some of the most common dental emergencies we treat to help determine whether you require timely dental care.
Because every dental emergency can vary so drastically, there’s no set cost to visiting an emergency dentist. Our team will provide you with an estimate to help you better understand any associated costs with your exam, treatment, and any follow-up visits that may be necessary. We’re also happy to help you navigate your dental insurance plans as well as discuss financing options.
Dental emergencies can be painful, stressful, and expensive, but many are completely preventable with good oral care and healthy habits. At Danvers Aesthetic Family Dentistry, we believe the best emergency is the one that never happens. By taking simple, proactive steps, you can protect your teeth, take control of your oral health, and stop painful dental emergencies before they start. Read more below to see how.
Routine dental checkups are one of the easiest ways to prevent emergencies. At our Danvers dental practice, our team looks for early signs of decay, infection, or bite problems that could turn into more extensive issues later.
Catching these problems early means easier, more affordable treatment in the future. That’s why we recommend visiting at least twice a year for exams and cleanings to keep your smile healthy and less vulnerable to issues like decay and gum disease.
If regular dental visits are one side of the oral care coin, your dental hygiene at home is the other. Brushing and flossing every day helps prevent dental emergencies like infections and abscesses from forming.
So, be sure to brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, floss daily to remove food particles between your teeth, and rinse with an alcohol-free antibacterial mouthwash. Being consistent with these small steps can go a long way towards keeping your teeth strong and your mouth healthy.
As the old adage goes, “you are what you eat.” Certain foods can increase your risk of cracked teeth or weaken your tooth enamel, making cavities more likely.
Avoid chewing on items like ice, popcorn kernels, or hard candy to protect the structure of your smile. At the same time, try to limit sticky, sugary treats that cling to your teeth and feed bacteria.
You don’t have to cut these foods out of your diet completely—just use caution and moderation.
If you play sports or grind your teeth at night, a mouthguard can be your best defense against chipped or broken teeth. However, it’s important to choose the right type.
Sports mouthguards can be bought at sporting goods stores and protect during contact sports like football, basketball, and soccer. Meanwhile, nightguards are customized appliances crafted by our team to reduce damage from nighttime grinding or clenching.
Everyone is guilty of using their teeth to nip at a bag of chips or chew on their fingernails, but these habits don’t have to continue. In fact, they shouldn’t. While it may seem convenient to use your teeth to loosen bottle caps, it’s a fast track to a dental emergency.
Teeth are meant for chewing food, not opening packaging! Try to keep the proper tools for every task nearby to avoid damaging your smile.
No, and in fact, if your toothache suddenly vanishes, that could actually mean that the problem has gotten worse!
Unlike other parts of your body, your teeth can’t fight off infection on their own. Without treatment, conditions like cavities or infections will only spread. If the condition reaches the area deep inside your tooth, your dental nerves may become damaged – hence why you might stop feeling pain. Basically, a toothache could be a sign of a serious oral problem, so it’s important to call us as soon as possible for this dental emergency!
Yes, patients often appreciate the relief they experience after a tooth extraction – though we generally only recommend it as a last resort option.
The best course of action for your oral health is always going to be to preserve your natural tooth when possible. Tooth replacement options have become impressively advanced over the years, but a natural pearly white will triumph over these solutions every time. That said, a tooth extraction can be beneficial in cases where a tooth is too damaged to be salvaged, risks spreading decay or infection to neighboring teeth, or is contributing to overcrowding. Rest assured, we’ll take all this information into account when recommending treatment!
Absolutely not! Never, ever pop a dental abscess on your own – in fact, try your best not to touch it at all.
An abscess is essentially a pocket of puss and bacteria that often forms when an infection is present. Popping it like a zit will only expose your mouth to more bacteria, further irritate the area, and potentially spread the infection. This is definitely a dental emergency, so don’t hesitate to contact us if you notice an abscess near your gumline!
While you could probably wait a day or two to take care of your chipped tooth, it should still be addressed in a timely manner, even if it doesn’t hurt.
The problem with a dental chip isn’t so much that it will spread like other oral conditions. Instead, the danger is that it could be exposing the more sensitive layers of your tooth to bacteria, increasing your risk for developing these conditions, or could become damaged further. Schedule an appointment with us, and we’ll make sure your pearly white gets the protection it needs to remain intact!