A dental emergency is no fun at all! Have you:
• Broken a tooth
• Lost a filling
• Had a problem with a dental implant, a crown, a porcelain veneer
• Gotten an excruciating toothache?
Whatever the reason for your emergency, it’s important to get emergency dental care. MN dentists may be able to see you after hours or on short notice. When you call a dentist in need of an appointment for emergency dental care, MN dental offices should be notified of the emergency. Here are some tips to help you until you get to the dentist:
Help for Toothaches:
Ibuprofen can be extremely helpful in taking down swelling that causes a toothache. Acetaminophen can also be helpful in dulling pain. Warm saltwater rinses can also dislodge something that could be causing a toothache. Natural remedies such as cloves and hydrogen peroxide are also common. The most important thing to do when you have a toothache is to contact a dentist for an appointment. Dental treatment might be necessary and you may also need a prescription for antibiotics to fight an infection.
Broken Teeth & Problems with Cosmetic Dental Work:
If you lose a piece or an entire crown, veneers, or denture, save it, if possible, to bring to the dentist with you.
Keep the area clean and consider taking over the counter pain medication until you can get to a dentist.
Urgent MN Dental Emergencies
If your problem is urgent and you can’t get to a dentist, there may be times when a trip to your hospital ER is warranted. Many Minnesota hospitals will have dentists on staff that are on call for emergencies. An on call dentist may also be able to help with stronger pain medication and an antibiotics prescription until you can get to a local MN dentist.
Whether you have a regular dentist that you can’t see or you don’t have a family dentist that you use regularly, calling for an emergency appointment will generally get you quick results. Be sure to get information from the receptionist about payment options, direct billing to your insurance, and other areas that concern you.
If you need emergency dental care, MN based Twin Cities dental would be pleased to talk to you about your needs.
