Emergency Tooth Extraction

An emergency port huron tooth extraction is not very common, but is usually necessary when a patient has an underlying issue, such as a severely infected tooth that is causing pain that has become intolerable. If at all possible, it is best to avoid going to a hospital for issues related to your teeth, as most hospitals do not have a dentist available. As such, the best they can usually do is provide palliative relief until you are able to be seen by an oral health professional.

Many clinics provide emergency care and have a dedicated number you can call if you find yourself in an emergency situation. Be sure to discuss what emergency supports your dental clinic offers, and if they do have an emergency contact number, either put this number in your phone or have it written down in a place that is easy to access.

Before calling to see if emergency care is necessary, be prepared to provide the following information:

• Contact information
• Reason for calling
• Timeline of events, starting with when the pain began and what the pain is like now
• Timeline of when the issues began and where they are now
• Payment information

Avoiding the Need for Emergency Tooth Extraction

It is best to avoid emergency care for a tooth extraction or any oral health issue, as there is usually a higher cost involved than if the procedure were scheduled and/or part of a larger treatment plan. It is also better to have your tooth extracted by a dentist or periodontist who are trained to perform these type of procedures, compared to other medical professionals who are not.

While some emergency dental situations are unavoidable, there are instances when emergency care could have been avoided. This is especially true for patients who do not schedule regular dental exams every six months, which greatly increases your risk of developing periodontal disease and/or for a problem going unchecked and untreated for so long that it becomes significantly worse. If you have been experiencing issues related to your teeth, or if you have not had a regular examination for some time, schedule an appointment as soon as possible.

Healing Following Emergency Tooth Extraction

Following the extraction of a tooth, it is important to closely follow any aftercare instructions that are provided to you to ensure that you have a fast recovery that is free of complications. The healing process following a tooth extraction will be different for everyone, but it will generally take three to four weeks for you to completely heal. How long the healing process will take will largely depend on factors such as your body’s natural healing ability, the size of the wound, the difficulty in extracting the tooth, and the underlying reason for needing to having a tooth extracted (preventing crowding, infection, trauma, etc.). Your level of self-care, age, and lifestyle habits will also play contributing roles in how quickly you heal following the extraction of your tooth.

To learn more about the emergency dental care supports available, contact your dentist today.

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