Are you too scared to visit a dental clinic? Well, research shows that 6 out of 10 adults don’t visit the dentist due to fear. Let’s check out a few dental emergencies when you must visit the dental clinic.

Severe Toothache

A severe and constant toothache would hardly leave you with any other option but to rush to your dentist. The severity of your dental problem might be proportional to the unbearable pain you are experiencing. Your visit to the dental clinic might be a blessing in disguise. Your dentist might enlighten you with some other problems which needed to be taken care of immediately. In the long run, resolving the dental issues will be beneficial for you.

Abscess

Bacterial infection is the main reason of a tooth abscess. The infected material (pus) gets collected at a part of the tooth. If untreated and ignored, it can get very dangerous for you.

Bleeding and Aching Gums

In case you are suffering from bleeding and aching gums then chances are that you might be suffering from gum diseases like gingivitis and periodontitis. You need professional help in such dental emergencies.

Swollen Jaw

Some potential harmful causes of a swollen jaw are bone or tissue infection. The jaw bone itself might be infected or injured (due to an accident). Also, there are chances that the nearby tissues, if infected, can cause swelling of the jaw. In any case, you should not ignore a swollen jaw and visit the dentist as soon as possible.

Cracked or Loose Filling

Dental fillings get worn out over time. These deteriorated fillings can then cause serious issues for you, like infections and further decay in the teeth. It is better to visit your dentist and fixe the imperfect fillings.

Broken Tooth

 A broken tooth can cause a lot of trouble for you.

• You may get a cut on your tongue as it moves against the sharp edges of the broken tooth.
• If not treated immediately, it might damage the nerve endings at the end of the root canal.
• The chances of infection also increase considerably in case the broken tooth is not taken care of professionally.

 Detection of Oral Infection

Oral infection can cause and facilitate a lot of other harmful diseases like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and pneumonia. Visit your dentist to treat your oral infections. By maintaining your oral hygiene and proper dental care, you will limit the number of bacteria entering your bloodstream. Your habits would undoubtedly help you to avoid the above harmful diseases.

Chronic Headaches

The origin of your chronic headaches might be your dental problems! Get yourself checked by dental professionals to get rid of the headaches.   

You should be scared of the consequences of not visiting a dentist than visiting a dentist. Do not wait for dental emergencies to remind you of maintaining your dental hygiene and requirement of visiting a dentist. Be proactive, contact DOWNTOWN DENTAL for your dental care requirements.