I Have a Dental Emergency

Are you suffering from a persistent toothache? Or have your teeth been significantly damaged? These are examples of dental emergencies that warrant an immediate call to Healthy Crowns Dentistry. Dr. Nguyen will see you on the same day whenever possible, and he’ll focus on relieving your dental discomfort in a timely manner. The faster you act, the sooner you’ll be able to get high-quality dental care for your smile when it counts the most.

WHY CHOOSE HEALTHY CROWNS DENTISTRY FOR EMERGENCY DENTISTRY?

  • SAME-DAY EMERGENCY DENTAL APPOINTMENTS
  • PHILOSOPHY OF PATIENT-CENTERED DENTAL CARE
  • RELAXING OFFICE THAT OFFERS SEDATION DENTISTRY

HOW WE TREAT DENTAL EMERGENCIES

When a dental emergency occurs, the most important thing to do is stay calm and reach out to our office. We can help you take care of your urgent dental issues with these four steps:

  • Step 1: Same-Day Appointment: Once we understand your situation, we’ll set up a same-day appointment for you. One of our team members can give you any first-aid instructions you might need based on your situation.
  • Step 2: Emergency Examination: When you arrive, we can carefully check your teeth and gums to determine what’s causing your emergency as well as how severe it is. We’ll also make stopping your discomfort a priority.
  • Step 3: Review Findings: We’ll explain what treatment options are available based on your oral health situation. An estimated cost and timeline will be provided before any decisions have to be made.
  • Step 4: Personalized Treatment: The kind of emergency treatment you receive will vary. Sometimes a tooth might be so badly damaged that it needs to be removed altogether, but in other situations, it might be possible to save it with a crown or filling.

The Most Common Dental Emergencies

Sometimes, you might not be sure what counts as a dental emergency and what doesn’t. Many different kinds of oral health issues can potentially qualify as emergencies, and when there’s room for doubt, we encourage you to call our office to see what our team recommends. Listed below are some of the most common dental emergencies that we handle at Healthy Crowns Dentistry.

Toothaches

 

Chipped Tooth

 

Cracked Tooth

 

Sensitivity to
Hot & Cold

 

Knocked-Out
Tooth

 

Lost Filling
or Crown

 

Broken
Denture

 

Loose Tooth

 

 

Gums, Lips or Tongue Injury

 

Jaw Pain or Clenching

 

 

Something Stuck Between Teeth

 

UNDERSTANDING THE COST OF DENTAL EMERGENCIES

No treatment is perfectly suited for every kind of dental emergency you might experience. As such, there isn’t any set amount for what you can expect to pay for emergency dental care. That said, our team members will always take the time to go over your options with you and explain the costs involved; that way, when you do commit to a treatment plan, you’ll know ahead of time what you’ll need to pay and can start planning.

KEYS TO PREVENTING DENTAL EMERGENCIES

Many dental emergencies can be prevented if you’re careful about protecting your teeth. Here are some important tips for avoiding dental emergencies:

  • When participating in any kind of sport, always wear a mouthguard even if there normally isn’t physical contact involved.
  • Do not bite down on hard foods like ice or rock candy.
  • Never use your teeth as tools for opening packages; always use scissors instead.
  • Make brushing and flossing a part of your daily routine.
  • Schedule a dental checkup and teeth cleaning at our office every six months.
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Is My Toothache a Dental Emergency? That depends. If your gums are bleeding, it hurts to bite down, there is a pimple-like bump on your gums, the tooth is discolored, or the pain has persisted for more than 24 hours, then the answer is “yes!”

How You Should Handle a Toothache First, let’s start with what you shouldn’t do: try to “wait it out.” Instead, call us to get an appointment on the calendar and do what you can to alleviate your discomfort in the meantime, like taking OTC pain medication.

How We Treat Toothaches After Dr. Nguyen takes X-rays and looks at your tooth, he’ll determine which restorative dental services are necessary to restore your pain-free smile, like root canal treatment and a dental crown.

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Chipped Tooth

Is a Chipped Tooth a Dental Emergency? If you’re in pain, then you definitely shouldn’t hesitate to call our team. If you’re not, then scheduling an appointment before the end of the week should suffice. We don’t recommend waiting any longer than that in case your tooth is at risk of chipping further or developing an infection.

How You Should Handle a Chipped Tooth Whether the chip is substantial or relatively small, you should avoid using it to chew. It’s also a good idea to rinse your mouth periodically with clean, room-temperature water to keep the area clean while also avoiding sensitivity. If needed, you can also take an OTC pain reliever as a short-term solution.

How We Treat Chipped Teeth For some patients, cosmetic dental bonding is the answer. For others, it’s a veneer or Lumineer. Ultimately, it depends on factors unique to you, like the size of the chip and your budget. As always, the decision of the best way to move forward will be collaborative so that you are fully confident in your treatment plan.

Cracked Tooth

Is a Cracked Tooth a Dental Emergency? Without a doubt, a cracked tooth is a dental emergency. That’s why we always encourage our patients to schedule an appointment whether they can actually see the damage or they are experiencing a common symptom of dental damage, like pain when biting down.

How You Should Handle a Cracked Tooth In addition to not chewing on that side of your mouth, we recommend sticking to lukewarm foods and drinks to avoid dental sensitivity. It can also be helpful to take OTC pain medication as directed until your appointment to minimize discomfort.

How We Treat Cracked Teeth Luckily, dental crowns can be used to protect a cracked tooth from further harm in some cases. Sometimes, more extensive treatments are needed to restore the look and function of your smile, however, like a tooth extraction and dental implant.

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Very Sensitive Teeth  

Knocked-Out Tooth  

Lost Filling or Crown  

Broken Denture

Loose Permanent Tooth

Injury to the Gums, Lips, or Tongue

Jaw Pain

Something Stuck Between the Teeth