Excellent dental health is crucial for maintaining your beautiful smile and overall health because long-term dental issues can contribute to multiple severe health issues, including the following:
- Dementia
- Diabetes
- Cancer
- Heart disease
- Kidney disease
- Osteoporosis
- Pneumonia
- Rheumatoid arthritis
Dental emergencies are often unexpected events that affect your appearance and health. Suppose you have a special date or an important job interview in a few days. It’s understandable to worry about the impact of an unexpected issue because dental issues can undermine your self-confidence and reduce your chances of being offered employment.
Getting prompt emergency dental care can protect your health and smile and, in some cases, prevent further issues. Let’s look at the steps you should take if you suspect you have a dental emergency, how to locate an emergency dentist in Houston, and the steps you can expect us to take during your emergency dental visit.
What To Do If You Suspect You Have A Dental Emergency
You should take some immediate steps if you suspect you have a dental emergency.
Check For Common Dental Emergencies And Symptoms
You may know your dental issue if you’ve been in an accident and had a tooth broken or knocked out. However, you may not know what’s causing some symptoms. Common dental emergencies include the following conditions and symptoms and require immediate dental care:
- Conditions:
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- Broken orthodontics
- Broken tooth
- Chipped tooth
- Fractured tooth
- Gum disease
- Knocked-out tooth
- Missing fillings
- Symptoms:
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- Bleeding gums
- Dental abscess
- Loose tooth
- Pain
- Swelling
- Toothache
Once you confirm you have an emergency condition or symptoms of a dental emergency, you should take steps to address your dental emergency.
Contact URBN Dental
Contact URBN Dental and arrange to see one of our emergency dentists today. We have emergency dental offices in the following locations:
- Uptown Houston, TX
- Midtown Houston, TX
You don’t need an appointment for emergency dental services. However, calling ahead offers a few benefits. You’ll learn which of our emergency offices can provide the fastest treatment, and you can get guidance from an emergency dentist before you arrive at our offices.
Locate one of our URBN Dental emergency dental services locations near you.
Follow Our Directions
Depending on your condition, our emergency dentist may not be able to diagnose you before your emergency dental visit. Suppose you have a loose tooth. There are multiple reasons you could have a loose tooth, including osteoporosis, periodontitis, pregnancy, or a blow to your face during an accident. The appropriate treatment for your dental issue depends on the root cause.
However, there are scenarios where it’s possible to provide clear direction. Suppose you were in an accident and had a tooth knocked out. Your dentist may be able to save your tooth if you protect the roots. You can protect your tooth and increase the chances a dentist can replant it if you put it back in its socket and hold it in place or put it in a cup of saliva or cow’s milk, which can protect your tooth until it’s replanted.
When you call our office, you can explain your condition and get expert advice on appropriate steps to take to ensure the best outcome. We’ll also know what to expect before you arrive so we can be ready to provide swift treatment.
Alleviating Your Symptoms Before Receiving Emergency Care
Whether you have an abscess tooth emergency, a damaged tooth from a sports injury, impacted wisdom teeth, or any other dental emergency, you may be experiencing severe pain. Our emergency dentist can recommend appropriate over-the-counter painkillers, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, or home remedies, such as clove oil, that you can use to manage your pain until your emergency dental visit.
What To Expect From Emergency Dental Services
The treatment for many dental emergencies is the same as the treatment you’d receive from your dentist. The key difference is that you’re receiving unplanned emergency dental care because of symptoms that need to be addressed immediately.
When you arrive, we’ll take the following steps:
- Examination: We will conduct a thorough exam to identify the source of your symptoms.
- Pain reduction: We may use painkillers to reduce your pain.
- Initiate treatment: We will begin treating your symptoms. We may provide full treatment or emergency treatment to alleviate your pain until you can see your dentist for continuing treatment. What we offer depends on the reason for your dental emergency. Suppose your dental emergency involves a broken dental appliance, such as braces. Our priority will be to remove all broken pieces from your mouth to prevent further damage and treat any wounds. For example, if you have a severe gash from broken braces, we may need to stitch the wound. However, you will need to see your orthodontist to replace your braces.
- Directions: We will explain the steps you need to take after receiving emergency care. We may prescribe painkillers or refer you to a dentist or dental specialist for ongoing or specialized care. We may also provide instructions for caring for your condition. For example, suppose you have an emergency tooth extraction. After the extraction, we’ll explain what foods and beverages you can eat and what to avoid to prevent dry sockets or other complications during your recovery.
Expert Emergency Dental Care
Emergency dentists are highly trained medical professionals licensed to provide expert dental care. When you seek emergency dental care at URBN Dental, you can be confident that you’ll receive the best emergency care available. Our dentists receive advanced training that equips them with the knowledge and experience to treat dental trauma. Call us or visit one of our offices now if you’re experiencing symptoms of a dental emergency so you can receive the emergency dental care you need.
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