Our team is proud to offer emergency dentistry to repair injuries and take on issues that can threaten your oral health. From chipped to knocked-out teeth, we can help prevent major complications and stop discomfort. In today’s blog, Dr. Fleshner, DDS, talks about helping smiles with emergency dentistry in Audubon, IA.
The Need for Dental Emergency Treatment
We can help your smile with emergency dentistry, but when do you need to see us for treatment? Some instances might be obvious, such as when a tooth is cracked, chipped, or broken. But you should also consider an appointment if your tooth suddenly hurts and the pain lasts for more than a day. Also, be sure you let us know if a tooth is knocked loose or if it is knocked-out completely. In instances like these, ignoring the issue could allow decay, infection, or other serious complications to series that could threaten smile stability. Likewise, if a restoration (crown or filling) is loose or lost, or a prosthetic is damaged, or if orthodontics have been injured, then again let us know.
How to Respond
When you experience a dental emergency, then let us know right away. If you manage to reach us during our usual business hours, then we will try to see you same-day. If we are closed, then please leave a message so a team member can reach out for appointment times and suggestions to protect your smile until we can see you and offer repair.
In the meantime, you can take steps to ease discomfort. Be sure you stem any bleeding with a bit of cloth or gauze, and also consider a cold compress to control facial swelling. Avoiding hot or cold foods and drinks, or items high in sugar, as the injured tooth is likely sensitive. You can also take an over-the-counter pain reliever. If a tooth is knocked out, only pick it up by the crown, not the root, and place it in a sealed container of milk or salt water, and bring it with you.
Our Treatment Options
How do we repair and restore your teeth? If you have a chipped tooth, we could offer repair in one sitting with dental bonding. For more severe breakage or fractures, we could cap the tooth with a custom crown. If a tooth is knocked out, we can return to its proper place in your smile. If you have knocked a tooth out and it is lost completely, we could discuss replacement with a bridge so you have a full smile, and a prosthetic that looks natural.
The Audubon Dental Center Treats Your Dental Emergencies
We want to help repair injuries and restore your smile with dental emergencies. If you need emergency dental care, call Dr. Fleshner, D.D.S. in Audubon, IA at (712) 563-2659 today for a total smile makeover!
