If you have a tooth that hurts, becomes damaged, or is even knocked out, then you need treatment. With emergency dentistry, we can provide this care to save your smile! In today’s blog, Pacific Hills Dental talks about how we approach emergency dentistry in Omaha, NE.
Common Dental Emergency Situations
What are common dental emergency situations that need immediate attention? We could recommend treatment when you have a tooth that is chipped or cracked, or one that begins to hurt suddenly. If you have a piece of food caught between the teeth or under the gums, we could correct it without damaging the gums or teeth. Emergency dentistry could also include a partially or fully avulsed tooth, meaning one that is knocked out. We want to also see you if a restoration or prosthetic is damaged or missing.
Contacting Our Team for Care
When this happens, please contact our team right away. If you reach us during our normal business hours, then we will try to see you same-day or early the next day if possible. We will discuss ways to protect your tooth until we can see you and offer care. If you reach our office and we are closed, then don’t hang up, instead leave a sewage so a team member can reach out soon to discuss possible appointment times and tips for safeguarding your smile.
How to Respond to Your Injury
If you have an injury, then stem the bleeding with something soft, like cloth or gauze. Applying a cold compress to the side of your face can help stop swelling too. Consider an over-the-counter pain reliever to ease your initial discomfort too. If a tooth is knocked out, then pick it up only by the crown, don’t touch the root, and place it in a sealed container of milk or salt water. You could also restore it to the socket and bite down gently to hold it in place if we can see you same-day. If an object is caught between teeth, only try to use floss to dislodge, otherwise you risk damaging teeth or gums.
Try to avoid very hot or cold foods and drinks, or items high in sugar, as the exposed tooth is very sensitive. If you have any questions about how we help smiles with emergency dentistry, or if you would like to schedule a visit with our team, then contact our office today to learn more! We want to help you smile with confidence again, and avoid complications down the road, like infection or tooth loss.
Learn More About Treating Dental Emergencies!
We want to help you enjoy good oral health and prevent the serious complications linked to untreated dental emergencies. Call Pacific Hills Dental in Omaha, NE, today at (402)330-2243.
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