It is important to know what kind of injuries require an emergency dentist visit, so you can make sure that your family's teeth are taken care of, while avoiding unnecessary trips to the emergency room. Accidents can happen at any point of time. Some oral injuries may need immediate attention, while others can wait until your dentist's normal business hours commence.
Some common types of mouth injuries include cracked, broken, or knocked out teeth, which can be a result of chewing or biting hard textured food, a sports-related injury, a fall, or any other type of accident. Depending on the severity of the injury and where the tooth is located, it is possible that a chipped tooth or minor fracture can wait for a call to the dentist during working hours.
However, if the crack is severe, there is a large piece of the tooth missing, or if the tooth has a nerve damage or is knocked out completely, you should seek immediate medical attention. Learn more about how to handle a cracked tooth in the Plexus Dental Hub resources.