Dental Injuries Can Be Scary – Your Dentist Can Help
It can be hard to think clearly about what you should do after an injury. You may be in pain and trying to control bleeding while also thinking about how your smile might be affected. One reason we want our patients to know they have access to emergency care is to make the experience of an injury less scary. When you know you can reach out to set up a visit on short notice, it can make everything before your appointment feel less scary.
Restoring A Chipped, Cracked, Or Broken Tooth
Patients who suffer damage to their tooth structure may have more to worry about than just their smile. It is possible for your injury to expose you to an infection, which can require root canal treatment. Once this work is completed, you can have the tooth restored with a custom dental crown. Dental crowns completely cover a tooth above your gum line, and provide lasting protection in addition to functional support. We do have the ability to provide lifelike crowns for patients who are concerned about their smile.
Can Emergency Care Save A Dislodged Tooth?
If you want to save your dislodged tooth, make sure you schedule treatment as soon as possible. In addition to doing this, be careful to only handle the tooth by its crown, gently rinse it without removing organic tissue, and use a small container of milk to keep it moist. Even with these steps, it may not be possible to save a tooth that has been badly damaged. In this situation, our goal can move from putting it back in place to providing you with a prosthetic dental restoration.
Your Prairie Village, KS Dentist Can Take Care Of Your Injured Tooth
Your Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office is ready to help our patients when they experience dental emergencies. If you have injured your tooth and need to schedule care, reach out to us as soon as possible so that we can arrange the appropriate restorative services. Dr. Browne’s Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office can be reached at 913-901-8585.