Dental emergencies can happen to anyone and often occur at inconvenient times. If you have a dental emergency, contact our office immediately. Dr. Andrea Canales and Dr. William Jennings welcome patients who need emergency dentistry services in Carrollton, TX. They can tell you how to minimize dental emergencies to improve your long-term dental health.
Emergency dentistry provides immediate care to treat dental trauma. Receiving prompt, professional dental treatment can prevent permanent damage to your smile. Emergency care can often resolve a problem with more conservative measures.
Emergency Dentistry in Carrollton, TX
A range of possible injuries can impact the teeth and gums. These injuries often result from contact sports, accidents, or untreated infections. We recommend discussing any concerns you have about your oral health during routine care. Our office can address problems that could become a sudden emergency if untreated. We also offer custom sports mouthguards to prevent damage to the teeth or gums during contact sports or high-risk activities.
Common dental emergencies we treat in our office include:
Tooth Pain
Common causes of tooth pain may include a tooth abscess, damaged teeth, or dental cavities. Delaying your dental care can worsen your pain and your dental problem. If you have a toothache, contact our office for care. You can take pain medication at home and apply an ice pack outside your cheek to reduce swelling.
In our office, we will examine your mouth and consider other symptoms to provide the proper care for you. Root canal treatments and tooth extractions are common treatments for infections that lead to tooth pain.
Chipped or Cracked Tooth
You need to repair a chipped, cracked, or broken tooth. A break in your tooth can become more prominent over time. Tooth damage can also create an opportunity for decay or infection to enter your tooth. If you have a broken tooth, contact us as soon as possible to discuss treatment and schedule an appointment.
We offer dental crowns to cover and protect fractured teeth fully. Veneers or dental bonding can cover more minor dental injuries. If you have extreme tooth pain and a broken tooth, seek prompt treatment. You may have a possible infection or nerve exposure.
Knocked-Out Tooth
If you knock out a tooth, seek immediate dental care. At home, try to locate the tooth. Placing the tooth back in the socket can preserve it if it does not cause nerve pain or disrupt the root. If you cannot reattach the tooth, you can keep it in a small container of saliva to keep it moist until our dentist sees it.
If a very young child knocks out a baby tooth, contact our office as soon as possible so we can address the issue. Preserve the tooth as noted above, if possible, and call our office for advice on how to proceed.
Broken Dental Restoration
A damaged or dislodged dental crown, bridge, or denture must be fixed to avoid more complex dental problems. We offer restorative dentistry to repair or replace a dental crown, bridge, or denture to renew the function of your smile. If you lose your restoration, do not attempt to reattach it with over-the-counter products.
Contact our office for guidance and to schedule an appointment to address the issue. We can coordinate care so you can receive a new, functional restoration.
How to Prevent Dental Emergencies
Sometimes, it’s possible to prevent dental emergencies. Caring for your teeth and gums can stop the occurrence of dental emergencies:
- Wear a Mouthguard: You can protect your teeth, gums, and braces by wearing a sports mouthguard during contact sports. Mouthguards help minimize the impact of hits to the mouth and prevent the need for restorative care.
- Don’t Use Teeth To Open Objects: Bad oral health habits can damage or break teeth. Don’t use your teeth to try and open packages. If you can’t find scissors, use keys or similar objects to open the package. You can also wait until you find scissors.
- Brush and Floss: An excellent oral hygiene routine can prevent tooth abscesses, cavities, and other signs of decay. Brush for two minutes twice a day—floss before brushing your teeth to remove debris from the teeth and gums.
Emergency Dentistry FAQs
Do you have questions about emergency dentistry? Read answers to frequently asked questions about dental emergencies:
Will insurance cover a dental emergency?
Many types of dental insurance will cover emergency dental care. We will review your insurance to ensure that insurance covers emergency dentistry in our office.
Should I visit the hospital if I have a dental emergency?
We only recommend visiting a hospital if you have a physical and dental injury. For example, you should see a hospital if you fracture your jaw, sustain a concussion, or experience excessive bleeding. We can provide cosmetic and restorative treatment once you receive medical care.
Are bleeding gums a dental emergency?
You have gum inflammation if your gums bleed when you brush and floss. Gum inflammation is not a dental emergency. However, excessively bleeding gums are emergencies. Dental injuries or excessive bleeding after oral surgery require emergency care. Receiving professional care to stop the bleeding and prevent blood loss.
Do I need emergency care if an object is stuck between my teeth?
No, you do not need dental emergency treatment if an object is stuck between your teeth. You can try to use floss or a toothpick to remove the object between your teeth. If you cannot dislodge the object, call our office. We can schedule a dental visit so we can remove the object.
Call Our Dental Office Today
Do you need immediate dental care? Receive professional emergency dentistry services in Carrollton, TX. Call your emergency dentist at 972-236-5871 . If you do not have a dental emergency but need dental treatment, schedule a dental appointment on our website.
Don’t hesitate to contact our office if you are unsure if you have a dental emergency. We can help you determine if you need prompt care or can visit our office at a later date.