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Emergency Dentistry
Emergency Dentistry When You Need Us Most
When an unexpected dental issue appears, it can be extremely terrifying. Severe discomfort may also result from it, making it difficult for you to speak, chew, or even sleep. Thankfully, Lakewood Hills Dental provides patients with emergency dentistry services. We are readily available around-the-clock, and we frequently have same-day appointments available. We can offer advice and suggestions in the interim to make you feel as comfortable as possible while you wait. Whether you have a knocked out tooth, damaged tooth, excruciating toothache, or any other condition, we are prepared to give you the prompt, considerate care you require.
Dental crises are never convenient. If they happen outside of regular business hours, though, you could become anxious and fear that you won't get care for days. Lakewood Hills Dental is always available to assist you. Our emergency line will be contacted if you call the office after hours. After that, we can offer phone-based advice to lessen your suffering and prevent tooth damage. As soon as we can, usually that same day, we will set you up with an appointment! While we value our relationships with current patients, we are pleased to offer emergency care to new ones as well.
After Hours Services
How serious your dental emergency is will determine what kind of treatment you need. We will assess your issue and offer tailored advice as needed.
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Knocked out tooth : One of the scariest kinds of dental emergency is a knocked out tooth. But if you take good care of your tooth, our dentist might be able to restore your original tooth to its socket. Pick up the tooth as quickly as you can, being cautious not to contact the roots, and gently rinse it with saline water. Reinstall the tooth in its socket if you can, and use a small biting motion to hold it there. If this is extremely painful, keep the tooth in a jar of milk or regular saline solution. Then, within an hour of scheduling your appointment, take it with you.
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Broken tooth : The same procedures should be followed if you have a broken tooth. Once the broken piece has been rinsed clean, preserve it in milk or salted water and bring it to work.
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Something caught between your teeth : Flossing and cleaning may help loosen an object. But you should never attempt to take it out using a sharp item since you risk severely injuring your delicate gum tissue.
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Toothache : You can lessen your toothache by using cold compresses and mild anti-inflammatory medications. You may also want to avoid sugar and extremes in temperature until you obtain the correct care.
What to Do If You Experience a Dental Emergency
Pain might be lessened with these initial home treatments. To restore your long-term dental function, however, we will treat you when you visit our office. Again, the right treatment will determined by your unique requirements.
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Knocked out tooth : As mentioned previously, the dentist will frequently attempt to replace your original tooth by placing it back into its socket. Should this prove unfeasible, he might suggest a dental implant, which will offer a stable foundation for a realistic dental repair.
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Broken tooth : The damaged portion of your tooth can frequently be bonded back together using composite resin. A dental crown might help your tooth regain its shape and function if the damage is too great.
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Something caught between your teeth : Using a specialized dental instrument, our skilled practitioners can remove the object with ease and speed.
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Toothache : There are numerous causes for which you could experience dental pain. One of the most frequent causes is dental infections, which we typically address with root canal therapy. Our root canal procedures are extremely mild and cause very little pain. Anti-sensitivity toothpaste, crowns, and fillings are a few other options for treating toothaches.
Long-Term Solutions for Dental Emergencies
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