Q: I have some swelling. What do I do?
A: Call the office as soon as possible. Swelling usually indicates an infection. Whether it is gum or tooth related, you may need an antibiotic,
but we need to figure out the problem first. It can also arise from trauma.
Do not wait to call, the swelling can increase in size rapidly, and if
untreated can become extremely dangerous. You may want to try an ice
pack over swollen area(s) for 10 minutes on and 10 minutes off for one to two hours. Remember, NEVER use heat packs when you have an infection.
Q: My tooth broke. What do I do?
A: If no pain, you should be fine. Call the office and set up an appointment to see what is needed. If there is pain right after it has broken, most of the time the pain will subside within a day. Of course, we still need to see you to assess the proper treatment.
Q: I just had some work done and my mouth is sore.
A: Several reasons could cause this.
1. Your mouth was opened wide for quite a while.
2. Injections with anesthetic can make you mouth sore, though we try to be as gentle as possible.The injection can bruise the muscle tissue. You can use Ibuprophen and cold packs.
3. The tooth can also be sore due to the new filling. It should go away
within a couple of days. However, if pain keeps getting worse, please
call us.
Q: My gums are bleeding. What do I do?
A: Gums bleed because of inflammation which is usually caused by bacteria. Recent studies have shown that these bacteria damage your body by entering through the blood stream. Bleeding gums can be an indication of gum disease and bone loss. Call us to let us know if you are experiencing pain and swelling at the same time. Make sure that you brush at the gumline and floss daily. Do come for your regular cleanings.
A: Call the office as soon as possible. Swelling usually indicates an infection. Whether it is gum or tooth related, you may need an antibiotic,
but we need to figure out the problem first. It can also arise from trauma.
Do not wait to call, the swelling can increase in size rapidly, and if
untreated can become extremely dangerous. You may want to try an ice
pack over swollen area(s) for 10 minutes on and 10 minutes off for one to two hours. Remember, NEVER use heat packs when you have an infection.
Q: My tooth broke. What do I do?
A: If no pain, you should be fine. Call the office and set up an appointment to see what is needed. If there is pain right after it has broken, most of the time the pain will subside within a day. Of course, we still need to see you to assess the proper treatment.
Q: I just had some work done and my mouth is sore.
A: Several reasons could cause this.
1. Your mouth was opened wide for quite a while.
2. Injections with anesthetic can make you mouth sore, though we try to be as gentle as possible.The injection can bruise the muscle tissue. You can use Ibuprophen and cold packs.
3. The tooth can also be sore due to the new filling. It should go away
within a couple of days. However, if pain keeps getting worse, please
call us.
Q: My gums are bleeding. What do I do?
A: Gums bleed because of inflammation which is usually caused by bacteria. Recent studies have shown that these bacteria damage your body by entering through the blood stream. Bleeding gums can be an indication of gum disease and bone loss. Call us to let us know if you are experiencing pain and swelling at the same time. Make sure that you brush at the gumline and floss daily. Do come for your regular cleanings.
