If you find yourself faced with a dental emergency, such as a chipped or knocked-out tooth, then you need to see us immediately. We can offer treatment right away to stop pain and prevent complications! In today’s blog, your Kansas City, MO, dentist talks about how we treat your dental emergencies.
Chipped Tooth
If you chip or break a tooth, then see if you can recover any pieces, and then bring them with you to the office if possible. You should rinse with warm water and use a bit or cloth or some gauze to stem any bleeding. To control facial swelling apply a cold compress or ice pack to the side of your face. You can also take an over-the-counter pain reliever as needed.
When you arrive, we will conduct an exam to assess the extent of your damage and plan treatment. For a minor chip, we could offer same-day improvement with a dental bonding procedure, using a composite resin that we can shade to blend with your tooth. For more substantial injuries, including fractured teeth, we could create and place a custom dental crown.
Knocked Out Teeth
What if a tooth is knocked out completely? If this happens, recover the tooth as soon as possible. Only pick it up by the crown, don’t touch the roots. You can gently rinse away dirt and foreign debris, but make sure any tissues remain in place. Put the tooth in a sealed container of milk or salt water. If this isn’t possible, then carefully place the tooth into the socket and bite down gently to keep it in place. Our team can help restore it back into your smile.
Aching Teeth
If you have sudden pain in a tooth, or if a bit of food is caught between the teeth, then gently floss on each side of the tooth and then rinse with warm water. If this fails to ease pain or dislodge anything, then you should see us right away as this could be a serious cavity or infection that could worsen with time and threaten smile stability. When you call us, we will try to arrange a same-day visit for these emergency issues. If you reach us outside of our normal business hours, then leave a message and we will reach out to you quickly for an appointment.
If you have any questions about emergency dental care, then contact our team today for treatment! We look forward to seeing you and offering relief.
Delightful Dental Care Provides Emergency Dental Care
Our team is ready to treat your urgent situation and safeguard your oral health! To find out more about addressing common dental emergencies, call Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO at (816) 942-7669.