When you have a chipped or cracked tooth, or one that begins to hurt, then these could be signs you need emergency care to avoid major complications, such as tooth loss. In today’s blog, your Greenville, TX, dentist will explain how we treat dental emergencies, and how you can help ease discomfort until we can see you!
Responding to Your Emergency
What should you do once you find yourself faced with a dental emergency? Well, if you have an aching tooth or an object trapped between teeth, then rinse with warm water and gently floss on each side of the aching tooth. If this fails to address the issue, then take an over-the-counter pain reliever and give us a call!
If a tooth is chipped, see if you can recover any pieces to bring with you. If not, don’t worry, repair is still possible. Rinse with warm water and use a bit of cloth or gauze to control bleeding. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever and also consider an ice pack or cold compress against the side of the face to control swelling. Let us know so we can schedule a visit to see you quickly.
If a tooth is knocked out completely, again you can control bleeding with cloth or gauze, and take steps to ease facial swelling. But first, pick your tooth up by the crown, not the root, and place it in a glass of salt water or milk. Bring it with you to the office. If you don’t have these items available, rinse it under water to remove dirt and foreign debris, and then try to put it back into the socket and gently bite down. We will see you as soon as possible!
See Our Team!
Give us a call and we will schedule a time to see you. We know that emergencies rarely happen during convenient office hours, and we want to address the concern before any complications arise.
Possible Repair Options
For a minor chip, we could use dental bonding to repair the tooth in only one visit. A custom-made crown could be used to address more severe damage. If a tooth is aching, we will identify the cause and may suggest a tooth-colored filling to treat decay and prevent further pain. If you have any questions about how we address dental emergencies and repair your teeth, or about the steps required to prevent complications until we can see you, then contact our team today. We want to offer the care you need, when you need it!
Your Greenville, TX Dentist Offers Emergency Dental Care
At Smith Family Dentistry, our team wants to help offer care for a damaged or aching tooth. To learn more about how we treat dental emergencies, then contact your Greenville, TX, dentist, Dr. Smith, by calling 903-455-5750.