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Dental emergencies happen when you least expect them, and while many people imagine they\u2019re always as overt as getting blindsided by a basketball to the face or falling face-first and knocking out a tooth, that isn\u2019t always the case. If you experience facial swelling that\u2019s not the result of a direct impact, it could mean that there\u2019s an urgent issue brewing deep beneath the surface of your gums. Read on to learn why facial swelling is a sign you need to see an emergency dentist<\/a> and how they can help ease it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why May Facial Swelling Occur?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Facial swelling can happen for a variety of reasons, not all of which mean you need an urgent trip to your emergency dentist. Listed below are some of the most common reasons why you may experience swelling and whether they require timely treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Infection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If a tooth infection burrows down to the roots of your teeth and attacks the roots, you may experience facial swelling as a result. This requires urgent attention so the infection doesn\u2019t have an opportunity to spread any further.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Direct Trauma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Direct trauma to the face can cause swelling as a result of the impact, but it doesn\u2019t always mean that you need to get an emergency dentist involved. If the incident didn\u2019t cause any oral damage, there\u2019s no need to visit a dental professional. However, if you notice a chipped or loose tooth, or any other oral damage, you\u2019ll want to schedule an emergency appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post-Operative Side-Effect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you just had a tooth extracted, including your wisdom teeth, it\u2019s not unlikely that you\u2019ll experience facial swelling in the first few days. This is completely natural. However, if the swelling doesn\u2019t go down or you experience rising discomfort, you\u2019ll need to visit your emergency dentist or the person who completed your extraction immediately because there could be complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can Your Emergency Dentist Treat Facial Swelling?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The way your emergency dentist will treat facial swelling depends on the underlying problem. For an infection, a root canal or tooth extraction may be necessary. For a broken or damaged tooth, direct bonding or another cosmetic procedure to seal your tooth off and rebuild its structure may be the answer. They won\u2019t be able to know until they\u2019ve had a chance to examine your mouth and X-rays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re ever in doubt whether you should visit an emergency dentist, the best thing to do is call them! They\u2019ll be able to let you know if it requires urgent attention and it\u2019s within their scope of practice, providing you with the peace of mind that you\u2019re going and doing exactly what you need to be in the midst of a time-sensitive situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Daniel Weldon has been practicing dentistry for over a decade and loves what he does. When patients come to him in pain, he works quickly and efficiently to ease their discomfort and repair their smile so they can go on with the rest of their day. He offers same-day emergency appointments as well as flexible financing options to make seeking urgent dental care easier and stress-free. For questions or to schedule an emergency examination, visit Weldon Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry of Ocala\u2019s website<\/a> or call 352-622-3236.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dental emergencies happen when you least expect them, and while many people imagine they\u2019re always as overt as getting blindsided by a basketball to the face or falling face-first and knocking out a tooth, that isn\u2019t always the case. If you experience facial swelling that\u2019s not the result of a direct impact, it could mean […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-355","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nSeeing an Emergency Dentist for Facial Swelling | Dentist in Ocala<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you experiencing swelling on your face? 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