Emergency Dentistry Services

Emergency Dentistry

Many dental conditions can cause major pain, which is an indication that you have an underlying problem. Severe pain or acute symptoms may cause you to wonder: do I need emergency dental services? While the underlying cause of your dental pain may not be serious, some symptoms can make emergency dental services necessary.

Most dental-related emergency room visits may provide immediate relief but ultimately require intervention from your dentist. Roughly 23% of all dental-related emergency room visits are considered non-urgent, meaning they are best treated at a dental appointment. Sometimes, serious dental emergencies, like infections, can require emergency dental services because they can lead to life-threatening complications.

Emergency Dental Conditions

Emergency dental conditions are urgent and require immediate treatment. Common signs and symptoms of a dental emergency that King Street Dental Care can help include:



• Severe pain
• Losing a tooth
• Bleeding from your mouth or gums
• Development of a dental abscess
• Cracked or fractured tooth

If you have a tooth infection caused by bacteria entering your tooth pulp, you can experience pain and swelling in your mouth. Tooth infections can also spread throughout your mouth and body, especially if a dental abscess ruptures. Another common emergency dental condition is knocked-out teeth. Impact injuries can lead to a tooth getting knocked out, which requires emergency dental treatment.

When you have an emergency dental problem, it is important to contact your dentist immediately. Your dentist may recommend a trip to the emergency room if you have severe symptoms. Otherwise, your dentist may offer emergency dental appointments that can identify and treat the cause of your symptoms.