Most dental offices see a wide array of dental issues come through their doors each day. According to the American Dental Association however, most of the reasons for patients to pick up the phone to call the dentist come from ten main symptoms.
If you find yourself having any of these symptoms occur, be sure to give us a call and find out what you should do next to best protect your teeth and gums.
- Toothache
- Sensitive Teeth
- Bleeding or Sore Gums
- Mouth Sores
- Bad Breath
- Jaw Pain or Popping in the Jaw
- Dry Mouth
- Oral Piercing Infection
- Cracked/Broken Tooth
- Stained/Discolored Tooth
It is best to visit the dentist while you are having the symptoms rather than once they have gone away. If you have had a toothache for a week but don’t get around to calling until it’s gone, it’s much harder for the dentist to tell what the problem is when there are no active symptoms.
Should you have some kind of infection associated with any of the symptoms listed, you will likely need to start antibiotic treatment before the infection worsens. Although common symptoms of an infection can include swelling, pain, fever, chills and redness, an infection usually can not be diagnosed over the phone.
Many of these symptoms can develop into something much worse if left untreated. Extracting the teeth is typically the last resort when a tooth can not be saved because it was left untreated for too long. The best way to avoid losing a tooth is to let us know as soon as you feel there is a problem going on.
So, brush and floss every day and come see us at Tooth Acres for regular check-ups, cleanings and x-rays to closely monitor the health of your teeth and gums.
