24 Hour Emergency Dentists in Suffolk County

Available for Residents of Bay Port, Bay Shore, Blue Point, Bohemia, Brentwood, Central Islip, East Islip, Oakdale, Ocean Beach, Sayville, and West Islip

 

For Dental Emergencies in Suffolk County Call…

631-721-4656
Emergency Dental Care, PC
207 Hallock Road, Suite 5
Stony Brook, NY 11790

or

631-528-2523
310 Commack Rd
Commack, NY 11725

(Medicaid Not Accepted)

 

What Are Some Types Of Dental Emergencies?

There are not many people who are excited about going to the dentist. For the most part, individuals dread any reason that they need to visit a dentist. However, there are some occasions where you may find yourself in a “dental emergency” where you are actually seeking out the presence of someone who can help you. What are some types of dental emergencies?

One of the most common reasons people go to the dentist is when they are experiencing pain. Sometimes hot or cold foods can trigger a pain in a tooth, or biting or grinding foods could break a tooth causing extreme pain.

Additionally, sometimes an old filling can fall out, exposing the inside of your tooth which can result in a lot of throbbing pain.

Dentist generally recommend that if there is pain involved, it is an emergency. Pain indicates that there is potential damage to living tissues within the tooth or surrounding area. With quick treatment, your odds are improved that the injured or damaged teeth can be repaired.

If there is a problem or injury to the teeth or gums, this should not be ignored. There could be nerves and/or blood vessels that have been affected.

This puts you at greater risk for getting an infection- and if not treated, the infection can spread throughout your body putting your health at great risk.

One of the most serious specific problems that would be considered an emergency would be when a tooth is knocked out. The blood vessels, nerves, and surrounding tissues are all damaged as well. The only fix for a problem like this is a root canal. If this problem has occurred in a young child the odds are good that the tooth can be put back in place and the bone reattach, but this can also be done with adults as well.

Finally, if you have broken or fractured a tooth you need to seek a dentist. Whether it is a large or small fracture, with or without pain, it needs to be evaluated. The nerve could be damaged or at risk for infection, there may be bleeding, and you may find with time sensitivity, pain, and discomfort.

In conclusion, there is nothing worse than not knowing what to do in a situation. This was a brief overview of what situations may be considered dental emergencies and should be evaluated promptly by a professional.

Go here to see a list of emergency dentists in Suffolk County…