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When experiencing dental pain or unusual symptoms, it is generally recommended to see a dentist for a proper diagnosis. If necessary, the appropriate treatment can then be provided. However, when pain is mild, intermittent, or subsides on its own, it is natural to wonder whether it constitutes a dental emergency and whether it is best to consult the dental team promptly.
In this article, your dentists on the Plateau Mont-Royal outline situations and symptoms that constitute a dental emergency and require you to seek care as soon as possible.
Throbbing pain is usually very intense. You may feel a pulsating sensation in a tooth or in part of the mouth, as if you can feel your heartbeat in it. Throbbing pain can prevent you from performing daily activities and may even disrupt your sleep.
Such pain is a dental emergency. It often indicates a significant infection, such as pulpitis, which can be caused by a deep cavity. It may also signal that a dental abscess is developing.
Facial swelling is a very serious situation. One side of the face, often the cheek, may appear swollen. Sometimes, pus can accumulate under the gum and eventually flow into the mouth, causing an unpleasant, bitter taste.
These symptoms indicate that you should seek care as soon as possible. They are often associated with dental abscesses—advanced-stage infections. Pus accumulation is the body’s immune response to fight the infection.
A dental abscess can be gingival, forming under the gum due to gum disease or the presence of a foreign object, or periapical, most often caused by an untreated deep cavity. In this case, it forms at the tip of the affected tooth’s root.
In all cases, prompt consultation is required. Without treatment, the infection could spread to other parts of the body and potentially become life-threatening.
The urgency of a fractured tooth depends on the severity of the fracture. Even if the fracture is minor and painless, it is still advisable to see a dentist to repair the tooth. Otherwise, sharp or rough edges could injure the surrounding oral tissues.
As a general rule, if you see a red spot where the tooth is broken, it usually indicates a dental emergency. This means the fracture has reached the dental pulp, the internal tissues of the tooth (nerves and blood vessels).
To prevent pulp infection, it is important to consult a dentist promptly to eliminate infection risks and restore the tooth.
In the event of a dental emergency on the Plateau Mont-Royal, remember that our team is here for you. When in doubt, it is always best to contact us and explain your situation. Based on the urgency of your case, we will offer an appointment to assess your condition and provide the necessary treatment.
