Wisdom teeth can be a major problem in many people’s lives, causing pain and overcrowding in the mouth. But when should you get them removed? Keep reading to find out some of the signs that suggest it’s time to call an emergency dentist in San Antonio to get them removed ASAP. What Are Wisdom Teeth?…
Picture this: it’s midnight, you’re lying in bed scrolling through your phone when suddenly you feel a sharp pain in your tooth. You try to ignore it and hope that it goes away but the pain just keeps getting worse. What do you do? Do you panic and rush to the hospital or wait until…
A: The number one thing that separates us from a regular dentist would be our convenience. We’re open late at night and on the weekend. Most general dentist’s offices are open during the weekdays often from 9-2 some 9-5. We however are catering to folk on the weekends and the off hours, generally when pain…
A: That could mean a variety of things. The nerves in the teeth send us signals whenever there’s a stimulation being brought to the tooth. If it’s tingling randomly for no reason— you haven’t chewed ice or haven’t eaten anything hard or tough— that could be an indication of a small cavity in the tooth.…
A: Really, the honest answer is—not much. They can give you antibiotics, they can give you some pain medication. There are some instances where hospitals have an oral surgeon on staff. For teeth that are hugely infected; if there’s an oral surgeon available—they may be able to treat you. But generally speaking, for a toothache…
A: You can go to one of the large chain drugstores—Walgreens, CVS, here in Texas, HEB. There you can buy a temporary dental filling cement if you’ve lost a filling or if a crown has come off. If it’s a hole in the tooth from a cavity, sometimes rubbing Anbesol® will help in there; sometimes…
A: I would say if you have a fever of 101° or you have any trouble breathing, then definitely head to the emergency room. That’s where I’m going to send you. But, if it’s just swelling, you haven’t slept well that night, with no fever or even a small fever but you can breathe fine,…
A: It really depends. Any broken tooth in the front of the mouth is deemed an emergency. Most people don’t want to walk around with a tooth broken in the front of their mouth— whether it’s painful or not. A broken tooth in the back of the mouth? I would say it’s an emergency because…
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