Should you chip or crack a tooth, or if a prosthetic or restoration is compromised, then you need care with emergency dentistry. Our team can restore your tooth and protect you from major complications, including tooth decay and infection. In today’s blog, your Newport Beach, CA, dentist talks about how we treat dental emergencies and save smiles!
The Causes and Risks of Dental Emergencies
Dental emergencies could include cracked or chipped teeth, or teeth that have been knocked loose or out completely. This could also include sudden tooth pain or objects caught between teeth that you cannot remove with floss. Compromised restorations or prosthetics, or damaged orthodontics, could also be a cause for an emergency visit. When issues like these happen, please reach out to us right away. If this occurs during our normal business hours, we may try to see you same-day or the next one. If this happens while we are closed, still call and leave a message. A member of our team will reach out to you with possible appointment times for care! Remember, the sooner you see us, the less likely you are to develop complications like tooth decay or dental infection.
Taking Immediate Steps
You can also take steps to help ease your discomfort and prevent major complications. For example, you can rinse with warm water and use cloth or a bit of gauze to control bleeding. A cold compress to the side of your face can control swelling, and you can ease pain with an over-the-counter pain reliever. If a tooth is damaged and you can recover any pieces of it, bring them with you. If a tooth is knocked out, then pick it up by the crown portion, don’t touch the root, and place it in a sealed container of milk or salt water, and bring it with you to the office. If a restoration has fallen out or a prosthetic is damaged, then bring them with you.
Restoring Your Tooth
Our team will conduct a detailed examination of your smile with digital x-rays and intraoral cameras, so our team can choose the best treatment options. We can repair or replace prosthetics or restorations, and our team can provide repair with lifelike ceramic crowns. We can also discuss custom mouthguards to help prevent further injuries. If you have any questions about how we respond to a dental emergency, or about how you should respond to one, then contact our team today.
Talk To Balboa Dental Surgery About Emergency Dental Care
Our team can help return your smile to optimal health, function, and beauty. To learn more about emergency dentistry or to schedule your appointment, contact your Newport Beach, CA oral surgeon at (949) 630-0143!
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