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  • Carlos Lopez, DMD
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6 Symptoms to Call Your Dentist About

March 1, 2021 By Riggs Family Dental

6 Symptoms to Call Your Dentist About

It can cause a lot of anxiety if your tooth suddenly starts to feel uncomfortable or you notice that a tooth looks different than it normally does. Should you call the dentist? Should you take an over the counter analgesic and wait to see if it goes away? Here are 6 symptoms to call your dentist about urgently to take the guesswork out of your discomfort and anxiety.

1. If Your Tooth Hurts

Whether you notice a sudden or gradual onset of discomfort in a tooth or area of your mouth, this is one of the most common and also most crucial symptoms to call your dentist about. Your teeth should not hurt, so this can be a sign that something needs your attention. It’s important to find out what is causing the discomfort as soon as possible to help ensure it is treated before it progresses to something serious that could require more extensive treatment.

2. If You’re Experiencing Dry Mouth

Dry mouth can be caused by many health conditions or even certain medications. It can also be caused by snoring or simply exercising a lot. Dry mouth may seem like one of the more minor symptoms to call your dentist about, but dry mouth can mean that the saliva in your mouth is unable to do its job to fight bacteria and protect your teeth which can lead to problems down the road. Whether you’re an athlete who enjoys running or if you are facing a health challenge, your dentist may be able to help manage dry mouth or lessen the symptoms to make you more comfortable and protect your teeth from damage.

3. If You Notice Discoloration

If you notice white, brown or gray spots on your teeth or any other signs of discoloration these are all symptoms to call your dentist about because they may be a sign of a cavity, dying tooth or other dental issue that your dentist may need to treat immediately.

4. If Part of Your Tooth or a Filling is Missing

If your tooth looks jagged or like a piece has chipped off or broken, or if a filling falls out or a crown falls off, call your dentist immediately. Missing areas of a tooth or missing fillings or crowns can expose the sensitive inner layers of the tooth that the enamel, or hard outer layer of your tooth, is meant to protect from bacteria and decay. It is very important to see a dentist as soon as possible to repair your tooth and protect the root from harm which could lead to complete loss of the tooth or an invasive infection.

5. If Your Tooth Falls Out

If your tooth is knocked out or falls out, you may still have time to save it. Call your dentist immediately to determine the best time for an emergency appointment. It may also be prudent to ask your dentist for tips to handle this type of dental injury at your next cleaning, so as to prepare yourself for the unlikely chance it may occur. Timing is crucial with dental injury, so call immediately!

6. If You’ve Recently Experienced Trauma

If you’ve recently experienced a blow to the mouth or head, or hit your head in a way that may have caused your teeth to bite down or clench hard and suddenly, your dentist should examine your teeth and it may also be helpful for them to do x-rays to see if there is any damage to your teeth such as chips or fractures, that may not be readily visible during a visual exam.

If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, don’t wait for relief! They are all important symptoms to call your dentist about as soon as possible. Your dentist is here for you to help you keep your smile its healthiest and happiest.

Call our Chandler Dental Office to make an appointment with a dentist who may be able to help you find out more about this topic, and improve your oral health.

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What a great experience from the Front Office to the Back. I felt very cared for and Hygienist Donna was superb. Very personal and thorough. Meeting Dr. Lopez a very friendly man and a good listener. I Will look forward to my next visit in 6 months! I have found my forever Dental Office. Thanks to all employees and Dr. Lopez.

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~Dorothy M.

Have been going to Riggs Family Dental for almost 5 years now and have always had great experiences. Appointment are on time and the entire staff is friendly and caring. I have had different procedures done with almost no pain. I have recommended friends to Dr. Lopez in the past and will continue in the future.

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~Vincent P.

If you are looking for a friendly, professional, and honest dental office, Riggs Family Dental is the one for you! Dr. Lopez has all the latest technology to be able to provide patients with the highest quality when it comes to their dental work. He and his staff have superb bedside manor and make patient comfort a priority. I love that when me or my family come to our appointments we are greeted with a welcoming smile and checked in right away and we have never waited more than 5 minutes to be taken back to our appointment. The entire staff and office environment is one of a kind at Riggs Family Dental!! Oh, and they play the best music there! =) You won't be disappointed!

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~Crystal V.

EXCELLENT first visit!!!! Front desk staff very welcoming and friendly (in a truly authentic way). Donna, the dental hygienist, is extremely friendly and incredibly thorough in her evaluation. Dr. Lopez is also extremely thorough and handled my complicated predicament with the utmost efficiency, confidence, and assertiveness. I'm impressed with the state-of-the-art equipment and warm, inviting atmosphere. Looking forward to receiving continued quality care at this office in the future.

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~Sue J.

My first visit at a dentist's office since 10 years ago and I was not disappointed! The staff is very friendly and accommodating, the office is super clean and relaxing. And most importantly they did a great job on my cleaning. I will definitely be recommending to family and friends!

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~Samantha L.

Riggs Family Dental is the best dentist office I have been to in Arizona and Dr. Lopez is the best dentist in Arizona!! Dr. Lopez is a fantastic dentist...very knowledgeable, very skilled, very gentle, and very kind. I feel like I can trust him to tell me what the best plan is for my teeth/mouth, but then he leaves it up to me to choose what I want to do based on my personal needs/time-frame/finances, etc. The rest of the staff is great also! They are also very skilled, helpful, kind, and friendly. It's never fun to have to go to the dentist, but if I HAVE to go...Riggs makes it the best experience possible. Thank you, Dr. Lopez and staff!! We appreciate you!!

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~Wendy H.

Riggs Family Dental is by far the best dental office in the East Valley!!! I travel quite a distance so that Dr. Lopez can take care of my teeth. I wouldn't trust anyone else. If you need a good dentist, I highly recommend that you make an appointment with Riggs Family Dental.

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We hope this message finds you and your family in good health. Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward
to resuming our normal habits and routines. While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your health and safety.

Our office follows recommendations made by the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We follow the activities of these agencies so that we are up-to-date on any new rulings or guidance that may
be issued. We do this to make sure that our procedures are current and adhere to each agencies’ recommendations.

You may see some changes when it is time for your next appointment. We made these changes to help protect our patients and staff. For example:

• Our office will communicate with you beforehand to ask some screening questions. You’ll be asked those same questions again when you are in the office.
• We will take each patients temperature prior to the appointment.
• We have hand sanitizer that we will ask you to use when you enter the office. You will also find some in the reception area and other places in the office for you to use as needed.
• You may see that our waiting room will no longer offer magazines, children’s toys and so forth, since those items are difficult to clean and disinfect.
• Appointments will be managed to allow for social distancing between patients. That might mean that you’re offered fewer options for scheduling your appointment.
• We will do our best to allow greater time between patients to reduce waiting times for you, as well as to reduce the number of patients in the reception area at any one time.

We look forward to seeing you again and are happy to answer any questions you may have about the steps we take to keep you, and every patient, safe in our
practice. To make an appointment, please call our office at (480) 566-8349.

Thank you for being our patient. We value your trust and loyalty and look forward to welcoming back our patients, neighbors and friends

  • Areas Served
  • Emergency Dentist
  • COVID-19 Update
  • About Us
    ▼
    • Meet The Doctors
    • Meet the Team
    • Testimonials
    • Blog
  • Services
    ▼
    • General Dentistry
    • Cosmetic Dentistry
    • Restorative Dentistry
    • Orthodontics
    • Dental Crown
    • Dental Implants
    • Wisdom Teeth Removal
    • Smile Gallery
  • New Patients
    ▼
    • New Patient Portal
    • Financing
  • Special Offers
  • Contact Us