When a tooth is injured, this damage needs repair to prevent the onset of tooth decay and infected teeth. We want to offer dental emergency care to repair the tooth and safeguard your smile. In today’s blog, your Kansas City, MO, dentist talks about helping smiles with emergency dentistry.
Examples of Dental Emergencies
What is a dental emergency? We consider any injury to the teeth or gums that isn’t life throwing, but still requires immediate attention, to be a dental emergency. Otherwise, if the issue is potentially life threatening, you should call 911 or proceed to the nearest emergency room.
Emergency situations could include cracked or chipped teeth, or teeth that have been knocked loose or out completely. Unexplained and sudden pain in a tooth could be an example, as could objects caught between the teeth or damaged/missing restorations, prosthetics, or orthodontics.
Contact Us Right Away
When you or a member of your family experience a dental emergency, then let us know right away. If your injury happens during our regular business hours, then contact us right away so we can schedule a same-day appointment. If this happens outside of our normal business hours, then call us and leave a message. We will then call you back with an appointment time so we can offer treatment to repair your tooth and safeguard your oral health.
Responding to Your Injuries
In addition to calling our team, you could also take steps to alleviate intimal discomfort and prevent complications before we can see you. Be sure to rinse with warm water and use cloth or gauze to control any bleeding. To control facial swelling, apply a cold compress or ice pack to the side of the face. You can take an over-the-counter pain reliever too.
If a tooth is broken, try to recover any pieces and bring them to the office with you. If this is impossible, don’t worry, we can still repair your tooth. If a tooth is knocked out completely, only pick it up by the crown, never the root. Try to gently rinse away dirt and debris, but leave any tissues in place. You can place it in a sealed container of milk or salt water, and bring it with you to the office. Our team can return your tooth to its proper place in your smile. We also have lifelike bonding and crown procedures to repair damaged teeth with natural-looking results.
If you have any questions about emergency dentistry, then contact our team today to learn more.
Learn More About Emergency Dentistry
Our team wants to help you avoid dental emergencies or if one occurs, provide lifelike dental restoration. Schedule your appointment with Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO by calling 816-942-7669.