It may be difficult to think clearly when you are reacting to a dental emergency. If you need help from your dentist because of an injured tooth, or if you need to bring a loved one in for treatment, your thoughts can be clouded by fears of significant dental damage or permanent smile changes. What you should know is that you can count on treatment to fully restore your oral health and appearance, even if the injury is severe. At our Katy, TX dentist’s office, we are prepared to see patients who need work done on short notice. Even if a tooth is injured too seriously to be saved, we can provide the appropriate restorative treatment to make sure a patient finishes treatment with a complete and confident smile!
1. You Can Schedule Treatment On Short Notice
You will not have to wait patiently for treatment when you have a dental injury! We do provide our services on short notice when a problem with trauma or pain arises. Once you contact us, we can talk with you about managing discomfort before you arrive and also prepare for your arrival. Being able to see someone on short notice means you spend less time in pain, and it makes it more likely that we can save your tooth!
2. Limit Any Interaction With An Injured Tooth Before Treatment
Be careful with your tooth after it has been injured. If it feels loose, or if it feels like there is a crack or chips, avoid touching it so that the problem does not worsen. You can manage pain with an over the counter aspirin or other pain reliever, and you can gently apply ice or a cold compress to the area where the injury occurred.
If a tooth is completely knocked out, handling it with care will be important. Only touch its crown, and not its roots, while you move it. To keep it from drying out, you can put it in a container with milk.
3. Prompt Care Makes It More Likely Your Tooth Will Be Saved
The ability to see someone on short notice will make it easier for you to save a tooth that has been badly hurt. Even a tooth that is completely dislodged may be salvageable, though it will be important to see your dentist with minimal delay. In the event that a tooth cannot be saved, we can recommend treatment with an implant-held prosthetic crown. This appliance can restore the look of your smile while also preserving your bite function.
Your Katy, TX Dentist’s Office Is Ready To Respond To Your Dental Emergency
Hopefully, you will never be in a situation where you have to set up an emergency dental visit. If you do find yourself in need of treatment, know that our practice is ready to help on short notice! To find out more, call Lathrop Dental Center in Katy, TX, at 832-437-3849.
