Emergency Dental

There are a variety of factors that can cause pain in your teeth. While tooth decay is the most common cause for children and adults, infections, gum disease, facial trauma, teeth grinding and an abnormal bite can also be factors. If you have experienced pain in your teeth for more than two days or have swelling and abnormally red gums, it is important to get a complete oral examination to determine the cause. Persistent or severe pain is considered a dental emergency, and Dr. K. Singh can help alleviate your pain and restore your oral health immediately.

You won't always know why you are experiencing pain in your teeth. Sometimes tooth pain can come on suddenly if pieces of food come in contact with a decayed area of your tooth or if heat or cold create pressure near your nerve. Additionally, losing a filling or crown can expose your nerve and cause pain. If your pain worsens over time, you may have food that is stuck between you tooth and gum. This can occur if you do not brush and floss well enough, allowing bacteria to multiply in this area and for infection to develop. This infection can then develop into an abscess, which develops at the root of the tooth in the bone or the gums. If not treated, it can be incredibly painful and harmful to your health. If your tooth pain is accompanied by a bad smell or taste, it is very likely an abscess.

Whichever the cause of your pain, you shouldn’t try to ignore it, especially if is persistent or severe. 

Dr. Singh can provide you the emergency dental care you need. To learn more about these emergency dental procedures, visit us online at www.singhfamilydentalcare.com or call 360-874-6846 to schedule an appointment with Dr. K. Singh at our practice in Port Orchard, WA.