When a tooth sustains damage or develops serious discomfort, or if you have a compromised restoration or prosthetic, then you need to see our team right away. These are examples of dental emergencies, and they need care to avoid complications. Fortunately, we can help! In today’s blog, your Newport Beach, CA, dentist talks about addressing dental emergencies.
When A Dental Emergency Occurs
If you receive an injury that cracks or chips a tooth, or one is broken or worn down, then you should see us for emergency dental treatment. Likewise, when a tooth begins to ache or if something is caught between your teeth that floss cannot extract, then you should see our team. Unexplained and sudden pain in a tooth is also an emergency situation. You should schedule an appointment if a tooth is knocked loose or out completely, or if a restoration or dental prosthetic is damaged or missing. Ignoring these issues could leave your smile vulnerable to tooth decay and infection, and we can prevent this from happening.
Easing Your Discomfort
You should call our team right away, even if the injury happens outside of normal business hours. We can arrange a time to see you and offer treatment. In the meantime, rinse with warm water and use cloth or gauze to stem the bleeding. A cold compress or ice pack to the side of the face could reduce swelling. You can take an over-the-counter pain reliever too. If a tooth is damaged, try to recover any pieces and bring them with you. If a tooth is knocked out, place it in a sealed container of salt water or milk, and bring it with you.
Treatment from Our Team
When you arrive, we will examine your smile to assess the extent of your injury. We then create a treatment plan personalized for your smile. For minor injuries, we could offer repair in one visit with composite resin. If the damage is more substantial, then our team could create and secure a custom crown. We can also replace any compromised restorations or prosthetics too, restoring your smile to optimal health, function, and beauty. We can also talk about custom mouthguards to better protect your smile if you or a family member plays full contact sports.
If you have any questions about how we address smiles following a dental emergency, or if you want to see us and use your remaining 2024 dental benefits, then reach out today.
Talk To Balboa Dental Surgery About Emergency Dentistry
We want to help you enjoy a strong and beautiful smile, and can address emergency dental situations. To learn more about treating dental emergencies, or to schedule your appointment, contact your Newport Beach, CA oral surgeon at (949) 630-0143!
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