If you have chipped or broken a tooth, or even if one is aching or knocked out, then you need to see us right away. With emergency dentistry, we can repair your tooth and offer relief! In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS, dentist talks about helping your chipped tooth with emergency dentistry.
The Situations That Require Emergency Dental Care
When do you need to see our team for emergency dentistry? We suggest a visit when you have developed pain in your tooth that is sudden and unexplained. You could also benefit from a visit if you damage a tooth, even if the chip is minor. A tooth that has been knocked loose or out completely is also a cause for concern as well, and you should see us to avoid long-term complications, including tooth decay and infection. You should also consider a visit if you have damaged orthodontics, or missing or damaged prosthetics or restorations.
Easing Your Immediate Discomfort
You should call us right away, and if you reach us during our normal business hours, we will try to see you same-day for an appointment. If you reach us when we are closed, leave a message and a team member will reach out to you shortly to discuss appointment times.
In the meantime, you can also take steps to ease your discomfort and protect your smile. For example, you rinse with warm water and gently floss on each side of the tooth, which can remove lodged objects and ease discomfort. You can also take an over-the-counter pain reliever too. We also suggest using cloth or gauze to control any bleeding, and reducing facial swelling with a cold compress to the side of your face. If a tooth is knocked out, we want you to bring it with you to the office. Just place it in a sealed container of milk or salt water!
Repairing Your Tooth
If you have a minor injury, then our team could provide relief with dental bonding, which restores minor damage in one visit with the same composite resin we use in our lifelike dental fillings. Our team also has more durable and substantial dental crowns to address more severe issues. Our team can restore knocked out teeth to their proper place in your smile too! For help reducing the risk of injury, we could discuss a custom mouthguard for teens and adults.
If you have any questions about emergency dentistry, or if you want to see us now and use your remaining 2025 dental benefits before they expire, then reach out to our office today.
Schedule a Visit Today for Emergency Dentistry
Our team wants to help you enjoy a positive experience in our office! To learn more about our treating dental emergencies, then call Dreem Dentistry in Leawood, KS, today at (913)681-5500.
