Posts Categorized: Dental Emergencies

Dangers of Grinding Your Teeth Whether caused by stress, an abnormal bite, crooked teeth, or no apparent reason, grinding your teeth is a damaging habit. Also called bruxism, this dental concern is common, but can quickly lead to complications.  The dangers of grinding your teeth include: Tooth Pain and Damage Grinding the teeth wears away… Read more »

Dental emergencies occur more often than you might expect. Whether caused by a sudden injury or an issue that was left untreated, a dental emergency requires prompt treatment.  Sometimes, it can be difficult to tell whether your condition is an emergency. Here, we’ll discuss what constitutes a dental emergency so that you can seek out… Read more »

In the winter, dental issues including gum disease, tooth sensitivity, and damaged fillings can be exacerbated. If you’re feeling increased dental pain in the winter, read on to learn why this occurs, and rest assured that your dentist can restore the health and comfort of your teeth.   Why Do Dental Issues Get Worse in the… Read more »

Finding yourself or a loved one in a dental emergency can be understandably distressing. As with any medical emergency, finding professional care as soon as possible is essential to getting the problem taken care of. Here at 19th Avenue Dental, our experienced dentist Dr. Shuichi Yamaguchi is equipped to handle dental emergencies with speed and… Read more »

You know that if you break a bone or cut your hand you go to the emergency room or urgent care for immediate medical treatment. But what do you do when your emergency involves your mouth? Emergency rooms and urgent cares are not equipped to handle the various problems that can cause tooth pain. Whether… Read more »

Whether it is dental anxiety or financial burden that keeps you from the dentist, there are some very good reasons not to put off dental pain. Many people will ignore dental pain until it simply becomes too unbearable and something must be done. Unfortunately, by this point the dental work you need may be greatly… Read more »

4 Symptoms of Oral Cancer If you have been experiencing mouth pain or tenderness and have been avoiding the dentist, you should think again. Some of the symptoms that you might think are related to dental health may be signs of oral cancer. Almost 50,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer annually. Many of them… Read more »

Dental Emergency Emergencies are never a welcome surprise, but you have to be prepared to handle them nonetheless. When it comes to dental a emergency, you want to be fully informed on the best ways to alleviate pain and minimize additional damage until you can get to the emergency room or your dentist’s office. Here… Read more »