Glossary

Dental Emergency Glossary

Our glossary provides clear definitions of common dental emergency terms. Become a more informed patient at Gardena Dental Group.

Abscessed Tooth

A painful infection at the root of a tooth or in the space between the tooth and gum.

Avulsed Tooth

A tooth that has been completely knocked out of its socket.

Broken or Chipped Tooth

A tooth that has been fractured or damaged.

Extruded Tooth

A tooth that has been partially dislodged from its socket.

Lost Filling or Crown

A filling or crown that has fallen out or become loose.

Soft Tissue Injuries

Cuts or lacerations to the lips, cheeks, gums, or tongue.

Toothache

Pain in or around a tooth, often caused by infection or inflammation.

Dental Splint

A device used to stabilize a loosened or displaced tooth.

Emergency Extraction

Removal of a tooth that cannot be saved.

Incision and Drainage

A procedure to drain an abscess.

Pain Management

Using medication or other techniques to relieve pain.

Reimplantation

Placing an avulsed tooth back into its socket.

Root Canal Therapy

A procedure to remove infected or damaged tissue from inside a tooth.

Cellulitis

A serious bacterial infection of the skin and tissues.

Dry Socket

A painful condition that can occur after a tooth extraction when the blood clot is lost.

Facial Swelling

Swelling of the face or jaw, often due to infection or injury.

Hematoma

A collection of blood outside of a blood vessel.

Ludwig's Angina

A severe infection of the floor of the mouth.

Trismus

Limited jaw opening or lockjaw.