A dental emergency can be an uncomfortable, painful and extremely distressing situation to find yourself in. If you have a dental emergency but are not registered with a dentist or have avoided the dentist for a significant amount of time, then do not let this prevent you from contacting us here at Dublin 18 Dental Rooms to find an emergency dentist.

There are many different types of dental emergencies and our emergency dentist will be able to help address your issue quickly and effectively to ensure minimal complications and less damage to your surrounding teeth and gums. If you have a dental emergency, then you have to contact our emergency dentist as soon as possible to help prevent any chance of infection and further complications in the future.

Toothache

Toothache is one of the most commonly experienced dental emergencies. Toothache can occur at any time; however, it is usually a sign of an underlying dental issue that is progressing or having a harmful effect that needs to be treated immediately. Most dental issues are asymptomatic, but if you are experiencing a toothache, then you must speak to our emergency dentist to find out what may be causing the problem.

Toothache can occur as a result of many different reasons. The main cause of toothache is usually a certain extent of tooth decay that may be happening in your tooth.

Tooth decay can occur as a result of the buildup of plaque and tartar around your teeth; bacteria can thrive on this accumulation and begin to make holes in your teeth. This is known as cavities, and it eventually results in tooth decay.

If you are experiencing a toothache that has not relieved itself within two days or does not subside with the use of painkillers, then you need to speak to our dentist for an emergency appointment immediately to have this addressed.

Another reason for toothache may be a dental abscess, which is also a dental emergency that should be treated immediately. Abscesses can be painful, and the quicker you see your dentist, the easier this will be for you. Issues with your crown or filling can also cause toothache; therefore, they should be addressed as soon as possible to prevent further damage to your tooth.

Sometimes, you may have some form of infection in your mouth, which may also cause a toothache and even result in fever if left untreated. So, speak to our dentist at Dublin 18 Dental Rooms, and this can be treated quickly and effectively with a course of antibiotics. We may ask you to revisit us following your antibiotics course to make sure that there are no other underlying dental issues present.

To help prevent dental emergencies, we recommend that you visit our dentist on a regular basis for checkups and professional cleaning. Do not contact your GP as they will not be able to help you with dental treatment; contact your dentist for an emergency appointment immediately, and you can hopefully begin your recovery very soon.