A dental emergency, which could include damaged or aching teeth, needs to be seen right away. Which is why we offer emergency dental services for our patients. In today’s blog, your Mansfield, TX, dentist talks about how we repair and restore your smile with emergency dentistry, stopping pain and preventing complications in the process.
Common Examples of Dental Emergencies
What are examples of dental emergencies that need immediate attention? If a tooth suddenly hurts, or if something is caught between the teeth or under the gums, we can ease discomfort and prevent complications with a visit. If you have a tooth that is cracked or chipped, please let us know as soon as possible. We also want to see you if a tooth is knocked out or loose, or if you have a missing or loose crown or filling. A visit could also be essential if you have damaged orthodontics or prosthetics. We don’t want you living in discomfort or feeling major complications!
How You Ease Discomfort Immediately
You can take steps to ease your initial discomfort by visiting our team right away. When the dental emergency happens, call us right away. If you reach our team during our normal business hours, we will try to arrange a same-day visit or one the next day if possible. If we are closed, still call and leave a message. A team member will reach out with possible appointment times.
In the meantime, you can control bleeding with cloth or gauze, reduce facial swelling with a cold compress, and take an over-the-counter pain reliever to ease your initial discomfort. If a tooth is broken, see if you can recover any pieces and bring them with you if possible. If one is knocked-out, then please pick it up only by the crone, the part you see, and never touch the root. Put the tooth into a sealed container of milk or salt water and bring it with you.
Restoring Your Teeth
Our team will conduct a detailed dental examination to see what treatments you may need. Our team could offer bonding to repair minor injuries in one sitting, and we can take on more substantial injuries with a custom and lifelike crown, one made from durable materials. We can replace your compromised restorations or prosthetics as needed, and can discuss repairing or replacing for portions of your orthodontics. Our team wants to return your smile to full function, health, and beauty once again!
Our Team Provides Emergency Dentistry
We would like to help repair your injured teeth and bring relief to our patients! To learn more about emergency dentistry, or schedule your appointment, call our Mansfield, TX, dental team today at 817-473-6227.
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