A broken tooth usually happens unexpectedly, whether as a result of biting into an olive pit, accidental impact, or long-term wear and tear. Acting quickly when dental breakage happens will help you protect your tooth and reduce the risk of further damage.
Here is Gladnick Dentistry’s guide to what steps to take after a dental injury, which helps make treatment simpler, ...
If you’re driving and your car starts making a weird sound or rattling, is your first thought, “Oh, that’s probably nothing?” Hopefully not. And if it is, you’ll likely discover, sooner rather than later, that it was, in fact, something.
Ignoring a toothache, no matter how minor, invites the same kind of uncomfortable discovery.
Toothaches come in all shapes and sizes. ...
Dental emergencies can strike unexpectedly, causing discomfort and anxiety. Knowing how to identify a dental emergency and taking the right steps can make a significant difference in preserving your oral health. Gladnick Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is here to provide prompt and effective care if you're in Rockville, MD, and facing a dental emergency.
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Out of the blue is a phrase familiar to many of us when discussing unanticipated occurrences, often without warning. "It struck like a bolt out of the blue" is undoubtedly poetic, but it sounds truer than it actually is because when lightning strikes, the thunderclouds are nearby.
Such is the case for dental emergencies near Rockville, MD. Though unexpected at the ...
We’ve all been there, the moments after an unlucky turn of events or a bad choice, and something traumatic has been the result. At those times, your heart beats like a drum and your mind races. So the first thing you should do is take a deep breath and calm down. Panic never makes any dental emergency easier to ...
No one wants to experience a toothache, but unfortunately, it’s not that uncommon to end up with a toothache at some point in your life. And when your tooth is hurting, you shouldn’t wait around. It’s time to call your dentist to set up an appointment for an exam!
A toothache is always a cause ...
When you hear the phrase “dental emergency,” you most likely picture a broken tooth or a throbbing toothache. While it’s true most emergency dental situations involve injury to teeth, you can also need emergency treatment for your cheeks, tongue, lips, and gums.
But how can you tell if your painful or damaged gums are a dental emergency? The best way to ...
Especially now, during the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be hearing a lot of buzz about dental emergencies. But unless you’ve experienced a dental emergency yourself or know someone close to you who’s needed emergent dental work, you may not have a perfect idea of how teeth get broken or why people end up at their dentist at 2 a.m.
Below, our ...