A toothache may not seem like a medical emergency. However, the discomfort it can cause can ruin an entire day, especially if the ache turns into a serious pain that is not responding to at-home relief efforts.
During regular business hours, a call to the dentist may be your first step. But what should you do after hours, over the weekend, if your dentist is booked solid, or if dental pain is the result of an injury or infection?
Any type of serious pain that can’t be treated at home—including tooth pain (which seems to be especially hard to ignore)—can be addressed 24/7 at The Emergency Center.
A mild ache, a superficial chip or crack in the tooth, or minor discomfort caused by something small lodged in the teeth can probably wait for the dentist. But fast care at The Emergency Center may be in order in certain circumstances.
While applying pressure to any bleeding injury is usually best practice before heading to The Emergency Center, bleeding as the result of a mouth injury that knocks out or breaks a tooth can be a little trickier. Here’s how to handle it.
Tooth pain is never fun. That makes finding relief fast worth more than a smile.
Enjoy life. We’ll be here for the bumps along the way. ™
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The Emergency Center
San Antonio
11320 Alamo Ranch Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78253
Phone: 210-485-3644
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