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Do you know what to do when a dental emergency occurs? You may have a special kit, complete with gauze, pain relievers, and dental cement, that you can use at home to manage the situation, but what can you expect when it\u2019s time for your emergency dental visit?<\/a> Do you know what steps your dentist will take to restore your smile and help you out of pain? Read on to discover a typical approach your dental team might take when dealing with an oral injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Step 1: The Examination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When arriving at the dentist\u2019s office, you will be immediately escorted to a treatment room to undergo dental X-rays and other similar imaging. This will help your dental team understand the problem and what is causing pain, swelling, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist will look for signs of inflammation, damage (i.e., cracks, chips, fractures, etc.), or infection. This can occur above or below the gumline, which is why X-rays and high-resolution imaging are required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Relieving Your Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your dental team wants to help you get out of pain as quickly as possible. If you know where it hurts, make sure to clearly explain it during your appointment. Your dentist may suggest an injection or other pain relief to help you feel more comfortable. Also, they may suggest anti-inflammatory medication or antibiotics to address an infection or swelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Create a Treatment Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After examining your mouth and reviewing the digital X-rays, your dentist will create a personalized treatment plan. They will explain how they plan to address the problem using specific restorative solutions (i.e., dental fillings, dental crowns, root canal, tooth extraction, etc.). If you agree with the recommended service(s), they will either administer treatment on the same day or schedule it for a later date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4: Receive Essential Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on the severity of the injury and the type of restorative treatment required, some potential procedures that might be required to fix your injured tooth or teeth include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n