When you damage a tooth, or if you suddenly have pain in your smile, then you need to see our team for treatment. With dental emergency treatment, we can take on pain and injuries to protect and restore your smile! In today’s blog, your West Allis, WI, dentist talks about how we help smiles with emergency dentistry.
The Signs You Need a Dental Emergency Visit
When do you need to see our team for dental emergency treatment? If you sustain an injury to the tooth that cracks or chips it, even if this damage appears minor, you should see our team. Otherwise, your tooth could be susceptible to tooth decay, infection, and even loss. If you experience sudden pain in a tooth, again let us know right away. Should a restoration or prosthetic become damaged, loose, or missing, this requires immediate attention. Another common dental emergency situation is when a tooth is knocked loose or out completely.
When this happens, contact our team right away. If you reach us during our usual business hours we will try to schedule a same-day visit. If you reach us when we are closed, then leave a message and we will reach out to you quickly and possible appointment times.
Tips for Easing Your Discomfort
You can take steps to help ease discomfort too and prevent complications before we can see you. When you injure your tooth, rinse with warm water and use cloth or gauze to stem any bleeding. An ice pack to the side of your face can control swelling. If a tooth hurts, rinse with warm water and gently floss on either side. If this fails to dislodge anything or ease pain, then let us know. If a tooth is knocked out, then only pick it up by the crown, don’t touch the roots. Place it in a glass of salt water or milk and bring it with you to the office when you arrive.
How We Repair Your Smile
Our team will conduct a detailed dental examination of your smile to assess the severity of your injury and plan treatment. For minor damage, we could offer same-day repair with dental bonding. For more severe issues, we could create and place a custom dental crown. We can repair or replace compromised restorations or prosthetics. If a tooth is knocked out, we can restore it to its proper place in your smile. If you have any questions about treating dental emergencies, then contact our team today to learn more!
Ask Our Team About Dental Emergencies
Emergency dentistry allows our team to take on damaged teeth and prevent further complications. To schedule an appointment with Stubbs Family Dentistry in West Allis, WI, call our team today at 414-541-8250.
