When something unexpected happens to your tooth or your smile, you may find yourself in a state of panic. The good thing about becoming one of our patients is that we offer emergency dentistry for those moments you don’t see coming that require immediate care. Rather than becoming a bit unglued when an accident occurs, we encourage you to remain calm. Give us a call right away and we will take care of the rest. Now you have a good idea of where to begin but how much do you really know about emergency care? Find out with the following quiz:

True or False Quiz: Dental Emergency

1. True or False? Your problem is only an emergency if you have broken or dislodged a tooth.
2. True or False? Even if you are bleeding profusely, you need emergency dentistry care if your problem involves your oral health.
3. True or False? We can schedule you a same-day visit to make sure we treat your concern immediately, while guiding you toward comfort.

Quiz Answer Key

1. False. A variety of concerns qualify as dental emergencies. You can easily judge this by asking yourself whether your concern can wait a few days or if you need treatment right away. If you are in severe pain or the health of your tooth or mouth is at immediate risk, then yes, you are suffering from a dental emergency.
2. False. If something has happened that is threatening your life, you are not suffering from a dental emergency – you are suffering from a medical emergency. In this case, we urge you to contact 911 or visit your local emergency room. Do not contact us unless you are dealing with a true dental emergency.
3. True. We will not make you wait until the next day. A dental emergency requires immediate care. Call us right away, so we can quickly address your needs.

ABOUT YOUR CONROE, TX DENTIST:

The Dental Centre of Conroe, John M Richards DDS delivers distinctive cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentistry for residents of Conroe, Houston, The Woodlands, Willis, Huntsville, and the neighboring communities. For more information about our services, or to schedule an appointment, contact us by calling (936) 441-4600.