What requires emergency dental care?
Urgent dental cases can be very diverse and unpredictable, ranging from a minor but significantly bothersome filling or tooth decay to more complex procedures such as tooth extraction or root canal treatment. Regardless of the severity of the situation, the SmileArt team is ready to provide professional support for your health. In urgent situations, the dentist’s experience and approach are paramount. At our clinic, professional dentists, utilizing the latest generation technologies, help resolve acute dental problems as gently as possible, reducing pain and stress. We can perform treatment efficiently so that you can return to your daily routine as quickly as possible.
Sudden and Severe Tooth Pain
Spontaneous tooth pain is one of the clearest signs that something is wrong with your oral health. It can be temporary or chronic and can affect one or more teeth simultaneously. Pain is often associated with infection, a tooth crack, deep caries, or a damaged filling. If tooth pain persists, immediate action is needed to prevent further damage to the nerve and tissues. It is important to remember that teeth are anatomically very close to the brain, and an untreated infection can spread further into the body, posing risks to vital organs such as the heart or brain.
Swelling in the Face or Gums
Swelling is a serious symptom that should never be ignored or attempted to be treated at home. Such symptoms may indicate a serious infection or abscess that can spread further into the body. A dental visit is recommended as soon as possible to initiate the necessary treatment and stop the spread of infection.
Dental Injuries (Knocked-out or Broken Tooth)
This is one of the most alarming dental situations, but correct and timely action can save a tooth. If a tooth is knocked out, remain calm, try to find it, and store it in milk, saline solution, or, if no other options are available, in your saliva. If a tooth is knocked out in a child, it is not recommended to keep it in the child’s mouth due to the risk of aspiration. Contact us immediately, as prompt action significantly increases the chance of successful tooth reimplantation. A broken tooth, on the other hand, not only looks unaesthetic but can also be very sensitive and sharp, injuring the tongue or inside of the cheek, so tooth restoration, polishing, or aesthetic correction is necessary.
Wisdom Teeth and Related Problems
Improperly growing or partially erupted wisdom teeth often cause pain, inflammation, and infection that require surgical intervention. Wisdom teeth usually begin to erupt between approximately 17 and 25 years of age, and it is during this period that related complaints are most commonly observed. If you feel pressure or pain in the back of your jaw, or difficulty opening your mouth, wisdom teeth may be the cause. In such cases, specialist consultation is necessary.