Trauma to the face and teeth can be caused by many accidents, from sports competition to mishaps in the home to auto accidents. They can also happen in non-traumatic situations such as biting down too hard on an unpopped popcorn kernel or peach pit. At Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin, emergency dentistry is one …
What constitutes a dental emergency? The dictionary says an emergency is an unforeseen crisis requiring immediate action. At Timothy G. Mahoney DDS in Wetaskiwin, we think that’s about as good a definition as you’re going to find. Here’s a quick summary of five common dental emergencies: A broken or chipped tooth. This certainly meets the …