{"id":52,"date":"2020-03-26T14:28:30","date_gmt":"2020-03-26T14:28:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/?p=52"},"modified":"2025-08-01T16:44:37","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T16:44:37","slug":"4-questions-to-ask-urgent-dental-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/26\/4-questions-to-ask-urgent-dental-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Questions to Ask To Find Out If You Have a Dental Emergency"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You\u2019ve likely noticed the countless businesses and activity centers closed down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Did you know that your local dentist is among those? In a statement released by the American Dental Association, they recommended that dental practices be closed with the exception to provide treatment to patients who have an urgent dental emergency<\/a>. But how can you tell what\u2019s serious and what isn\u2019t if you\u2019re not a professional trained to diagnose oral health problems? Read on to learn how to find out if your problem is a dental emergency and how to keep your oral health in-check while self isolating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Do You Notice Swelling?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you just received an important surgery and notice unordinary\nswelling or it seems to have appeared out of nowhere, this can be a sign of a\nserious problem, especially when it\u2019s left untreated. When harmful oral\nbacteria accumulate in the mouth, they can release a toxin that causes\ninflammation and swelling. That\u2019s why one of the earlier signs of gum disease and\na later signs of infection is swelling. Without timely treatment, both of these\nissues can progress into ones that are more serious, causing other teeth to\nbecome affected and eventually resulting in treatment such as tooth\nextractions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are You in Pain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pain is clear and good indication that you have a dental\nemergency on your hands and should contact your nearest professional as soon as\npossible. Some signs of discomfort that requires urgent treatment include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n