If you have cracked or chipped a tooth, or if one is knocked loose or out, then you need to see our team for a dental emergency visit. Delaying care could mean cavities and even infection that could threaten smile stability. In today’s blog, your Cerritos, CA, dentist talks about how to prep for your dental emergency visit and how we will restore your tooth to full function, health, and beauty again.
Common Dental Emergencies
What are examples of dental emergencies? For some, this could be a chipped or cracked tooth caused by an injury or even biting down on a hard piece of food. For others, this could be a tooth that is knocked loose or knocked-out completely. You could also have sudden pain, which could indicate a cavity or infection. If you have a piece of food caught between teeth or beneath the gums and floss alone cannot remove them, then we can offer relief with emergency dental care.
Tips for Prepping for Your Visit
You should call us when your dental emergency happens so we can see you same-day if we are open, or schedule a visit to see you soon should you reach us outside of our normal business hours. To prepare for the visit, rinse with warm water and bite down gently on cloth or gauze to cornel any bleeding. You can also use a cold compress to the side of your face to control facial swelling. If a tooth is broken or knocked out, bring any pieces with you and place the tooth itself in a glass of milk or salt water. Don’t touch it by the roots though, only the crown. You can take an over-the-counter pain reliever as needed, and try to avoid sugary foods and drinks or items that are particularly hot or cold, as your tooth will likely be sensitive.
Improving Your Smile
When you arrive, we will examine your smile and plan treatment. If you have a knocked-out tooth, we can restore it back into your smile. If a tooth is damaged, we can take on cracks and chips, or even broken teeth, with a custom ceramic crown. If the lost tooth cannot be recovered, we could discuss replacement with a bridge or even a dental implant.
If you have any questions about how we approach emergency dental care, then please reach out to our team today to learn more and get started! We want to help repair your smile with oral surgery and lifelike restorations, so you can smile with confidence again and enjoy better oral health.
TALK TO OUR TEAM ABOUT EMERGENCY DENTISTRY
To schedule a consultation to take on your dental emergencies, make an appointment with Cerritos Dental Surgery in California call 562-584-4082 today.
