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Spanish When an unbearable toothache strikes at midnight or a tooth gets knocked out during a weekend soccer game, where do you turn? The answer is to your local emergency dentist. If you’ve ever faced the sudden pang of a dental emergency, you understand how overwhelming it can be. The urgent need for dental care can happen to anyone, and knowing that there’s a skilled emergency dentist ready to serve you can provide immeasurable peace of mind. After all, ignoring a potential dental emergency can lead to more complicated and expensive treatments down the road.
At Aspire Dental, we specialize in addressing these urgent dental needs with compassion and expertise. Our emergency dentistry services are designed to provide relief and solutions when you need them the most.
When Do You Need an Emergency Dentist?
Emergency dentistry isn’t required for every dental issue. Many aches, pains, and breaks can and should be dealt with at a regularly scheduled appointment. If you have uncontrollable bleeding, broken facial bones, or intense pain that will not subside, you may need emergency dental care.
Examples of dental emergencies include:
- Severe dental trauma (badly cracked tooth)
- Intense tooth pain
- Knocked-out tooth
- Partially dislodged tooth
- Broken dental restoration
- Bad tissue injury with serious bleeding
Urgent Dental Care: What to Do
If you feel signs that might indicate a dental emergency, don’t panic. Reach out to us at Aspire Dental immediately, and we’ll be able to advise you on what to do. Our office is a safe haven where urgent care meets understanding and effective treatment. We offer sedation dentistry for certain procedures or for those with dental anxiety. The priority is to alleviate your pain in a comfortable way and address the dental issue before it escalates.
If you call after-hours, fear not! There may be an on-call dentist available, or if not, there will be instructions on who to contact or what to do. Many people ask, “Should I go to the emergency room?” If you feel you’re in a life-threatening situation involving uncontrollable bleeding, you should go. The issue with emergency rooms is that they will usually not have a dentist available, so they will only be able to help mitigate pain and stop bleeding, not fix any dental issues.
Remember, not all dental issues are emergencies, but we are here to help you discern the best course of action. If you’re in doubt, give us a call; our staff will guide you with the necessary steps to take.
Handling a Knocked-Out Tooth
If you’re dealing with a tooth that’s been knocked out, one of the most common dental emergencies, time is of the essence. Here’s a quick guide on what to do:
- Pick up the tooth by the chewing end, not the tooth root.
- Gently rinse the tooth if you see it’s dirty—don’t scrub it.
- Try to delicately insert it into the empty tooth socket. If you can’t do that, store it in a container of milk or in your mouth.
- Apply a cold, wet compress to help with bleeding.
- Get to an emergency dentist quickly – ideally within 30 minutes.
If you can follow all, or even some, of these steps, an emergency dentist should be able to reinsert and save the original tooth.
The Right Treatment at the Right Time
Our emergency dentistry isn’t just a service; it’s a commitment to your health. Whether you need a root canal to save an infected tooth or a crown to restore a broken one, Dr. Hall and Dr. McNeil have the experience to provide the care you need.
For some issues, such as wisdom teeth, a tooth extraction might be necessary. It’s a last resort, but we perform it with the utmost care, ensuring your comfort throughout the process. Following an extraction, we don’t just send you on your way. We’ll discuss tooth replacement options like bridges and dental implants to restore functionality and aesthetics to your smile.
Call Our Emergency Dentist Right Away
If you’re dealing with a dental emergency, it’s time to act. Contact Aspire Dental immediately. We’re here to offer the emergency dental care you need without delay. When you come to our office, we can assess your situation and discuss the life-changing procedures that may be necessary to get you back to health. Dr. Hall, Dr. McNeil, and our caring team are ready to support you through your dental emergency, and into the future.
