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Emergency Dentistry with Pinewood Dentistry and Implants
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Did you know…
Over five million teeth are lost by both kids and adults every year!
What to do in a dental emergency
Remain Calm
It’s important to stay calm even though your unexpected dental injury may cause extreme stress and pain. While you may feel inclined to panic, know that almost any dental issue can be addressed, treated, and resolved by a dentist. Rest assured that our team is here to guide you back to a healthy smile.
Reduce Bleeding
If your mouth is bleeding from your dental injury or accident, place a strip of gauze on the afflicted area and apply pressure. This should slow the blood flow within an hour.
Control Swelling & Pain
Ibuprofen, acetaminophen, or other similar over-the-counter medication can temporarily reduce pain and swelling. Steer clear of any blood-thinning aspirins as they will prevent clotting and may make it difficult to control the flow of blood. An ice pack to the cheek near the affected area can also help reduce pain for a short period of time.
Call Us Right Away
As soon as you’ve regained control of your dental emergency, don’t hesitate to give us a call. Our team is on standby to assess the severity of your dental injury and get you in our office as soon as possible.
The importance of prompt emergency care
Same-Day Dental Care
Get the care you need right away with same-day emergency care. During your visit, your dentist will perform an examination to assess your dental injury and create an immediate plan to get your smile back in shape that very same day. Don’t wait to schedule an appointment. Any delay will prolong your pain, and, in some cases, lead to you needing more complex procedures that are both more invasive and expensive.
After Hours Appointments
Dental emergencies often occur outside of regular business hours. For patients experiencing emergencies that can’t wait to be treated, we provide after-hours care to ensure you receive the immediate treatment you deserve. If you are experiencing a dental emergency beyond our usual hours, don’t hesitate to call our office to schedule a visit. We’ll do everything we can to help alleviate your pain and restore the functionality of your smile as soon as we can.
Common Emergency Procedures
When you arrive at our office, your dentist will assess the situation and provide you with their recommended treatment options. As an example, a broken, damaged, or decayed tooth can be brought back to health with a dental crown. A toothache can have several causes, and if an underlying infection is causing your oral pain, root canal therapy may be the best option for you.
Tooth infections & abscesses are especially uncomfortable, but root canal therapy can relieve that pain in a single visit. We try to avoid tooth extractions if possible, but they can be a necessary procedure in some cases in which a patient is experiencing a severely damaged tooth that can’t otherwise be fixed.
Did you know…
Knocked out a tooth? Place it in cold milk to preserve the root while you head to your emergency appointment.
Have questions about emergency dentistry? Find answers here.
What should I do if I’ve knocked out a tooth?
First, remain calm. Recover your tooth by grabbing it by the top (the crown) instead of the bottom (the root) to prevent further damage. Then, rinse the tooth with warm water. Once it is clean, replace the tooth back in its socket. Alternatively, you can place the tooth in cold milk to ensure proper moisture before you stop by for an emergency appointment.
If you are facing an extremely serious dental emergency, call your dentist immediately. It is in your best interest to avoid spending too much time alleviating pain. Your tooth has a 1-2 hour window to be saved, replaced, and splinted by your dentist. Give us a call right away for guidance, then stop by our office to get the emergency care you need.
What should I do if my dental work has fallen out?
If you can, place your dental appliance in a container or plastic bag and bring it to your next dental visit. To ensure we can treat the issue as soon as possible, give our office a call right away to schedule an emergency visit.
When your dental appliance comes off, your teeth and gums are exposed to bacteria. This can trigger an infection, further decay or damage, and cause further issues to form. A loose, broken, or missing dental appliance is a serious issue that warrants a same-day appointment, so contact our team right away to schedule a visit. It’s our mission to restore your smile with a new filling, crown, or other restorative dental work so you can smile with confidence again.
What should I do about a severe toothache?
You may have a tooth infection if you are suffering from a severe toothache that lasts 1-2 days or longer. This constitutes as a serious dental emergency, and root canal therapy may be necessary to restore and revitalize your tooth.
Call our office immediately to book your appointment. Make sure to apply an ice pack, take over-the-counter pain relievers, or apply Orajel or a similar topical product to numb and soothe the pain before visiting our office.
What should I do about a chipped, broken, or cracked tooth?
Even if you think the dental damage is minor, give us a call to see if your situation qualifies for a same-day emergency appointment. Your dentist will conduct an exam to determine the severity of the chip, break, or crack on your tooth. If a broken or cracked tooth is left untreated, infections can arise and cause further complications. Make sure to give us a call and visit our office as soon as possible for a thorough examination. Your dentist will offer their best recommendations to repair and protect your smile.
What should I do about a loose tooth?
Call our office immediately for a same-day appointment if an incident has caused your tooth to loosen. It’s important to receive proper care right away, as the nerves supporting your tooth could die and cause the tooth to fall out entirely. Our team is on standby to get you the emergency care you need, so don’t hesitate to reach out!
Once your visit is booked, do your best to keep the tooth as stable as possible. Touching the loose tooth with your tongue or fingers can cause further damage and accelerate an infection. At your emergency appointment, your dentist will apply a stabilizing split to attach the loose tooth to the adjacent teeth. The split will provide support and allow the tooth to heal and reattach to your gums.
Did you know…
If left untreated, a tooth infection can spread to other parts of your body and cause further dental issues down the road.