Emergency Dentist

A toothache can be caused by a variety of dental issues, but dental trauma and decay are the most common. It is imperative that patients who are suffering from severe toothache call the office immediately. In the meantime, we’ll set up an urgent visit and give you some pointers on how to manage the discomfort. When you’re suffering from a bad toothache, our primary goal is to alleviate your discomfort. The sooner we can get you in, the better. We’ll do everything we can to eliminate the problem so that you can get back to your normal routine.

What to do when you have a toothache

Make an appointment by phoning our office. Taking a painkiller before your appointment is fine, as long as it’s safe for you. Rinse the area with warm, salty water to keep it clean.

To determine the best course of action, our dentist needs to first examine the affected tooth. An x-ray and visual examination of the area will aid him in making an informed decision.

Dental trauma is treated differently depending on the extent of the damage. With tooth-colored bonding material, Dr. Name can quickly repair a minor chip or fracture. For a larger fracture, a dental crown may be the best option for restoring the tooth’s appearance and function. At this point, a root canal may also be necessary.

In some cases, if the tooth is severely damaged, our dentist may have no choice but to remove the tooth and replace it with a dental implant.

When a tooth has been knocked out, immediate attention is needed. The sooner a dentist can reposition a patient’s missing (or misplaced) teeth, the better the patient’s chances of recovery. Ask Dr. Name about the time he re-implanted the tooth at a soccer game!

If you find a knocked-out tooth, grab it by the crown and keep it submerged in milk. Within an hour of an accident, you should arrive at the office. You can use saline water or your own saliva if you don’t have milk (never tap water). There’s no guarantee that the tooth will be safe, but we will see you right away and do everything we can to save it.

*** Misplaced teeth and lost teeth are time-dependent.

A dental abscess is characterized by swelling and redness due to an acute infection. A pimple-like growth on the gum tissue is a common symptom of periodontitis. Patients with abscesses may experience some discomfort, but this isn’t always the case. It’s not uncommon for them to describe the pain they feel as either intermittent or constant, depending on the location of the affected tooth.

A bacterial infection results in an abscess. Dr. Name will perform a root canal procedure on the affected tooth in order to treat this condition. He may also prescribe antibiotics if the infection is severe.

Although it is rare, dental crowns and fillings can fall off or come loose. Prompt dental care is needed for two reasons. First and foremost, both of these scenarios are detrimental to your smile and aesthetic appeal. Apart from that, having the remaining tooth exposed for an extended period of time can lead to dental decay in the inner tissues of teeth, which isn’t ideal.

Keep the crown and bring it to the dentist’s office if it falls off. The cap can be re-cemented to the tooth on many occasions. Fillings, on the other hand, cannot be reinserted, so you can discard the restoration. Dr. Name will remove the old filling and replace it with a new one. If, on the other hand, the filling was removed due to decay, he will reevaluate the case and consider placing a crown to strengthen the remaining tooth instead of filling it.