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Experiencing a dental emergency can be frightening and painful. If you live in St. George, Utah, and the surrounding cities of Washington City, Kanab, Irvines, and Santa Clara, our dentists at Gateway Oral Health Center offer emergency dental care.Â
When a dental emergency occurs, it’s crucial to get help immediately because it can save your tooth. In some cases, dental emergencies can create serious health problems. The question is, what constitutes a dental emergency? Let’s dive in and learn how to know if your concern is an emergency or can wait until the next day.
While some dental emergencies present as severe pain, not all are painful. If a tooth is at risk, it’s a dental emergency, even if the affected tooth is not causing pain. In this case, you still need emergency dental care.
The following issues are all considered to be dental emergencies that need immediate attention:
If you’re experiencing any of these issues, contact your dentist right away for immediate care.
Some issues may be aggravating, but they’re not necessarily emergencies. In these instances, you can wait until the next day to go to the dentist. These include:
While these issues aren’t emergencies, they still need care, so schedule an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible.
How do you know what to do when you have a dental emergency? Follow these steps to get the care you need:
If you have a dental emergency, you need the assistance of an emergency dental team.Â
Gateway Oral Health Center in St. George, Utah, is here to help. Call us at (435) 656-0255 today. We are open to both returning and new patients.
Dr. Bryce Eagar completed his undergraduate studies at the College of Southern Nevada and the University of Nevada in Las Vegas and attended dental school at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. He joined the Minnesota National Guard while in dental school and later transferred to the New Mexico National Guard. He retired from the US Army Reserves as a Major after serving for 13.5 years.                               Â
Dr. Eagar’s journey to becoming a biological dentist started with his and his family’s health. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Oral Systemic Health and a member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology and the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine.
Dr. Matthew D. Geddes earned his BS in Zoology and Chemistry from Weber State University and his DDS from Dalhousie University dental school (in 2006). He has worked as an associate and owner of a general dentistry practice. He is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and a Fellow and Diplomate of the American Orthodontic Society. Dr. Geddes began learning about sleep and TMJ dentistry in 2018, which prompted him to enter the area of biological dentistry.