A dental emergency can put an immediate stop to the plans you had for the day. Problems like toothache can cause serious discomfort and worry. If you have broken a tooth, this can be alarming, too. We know that you do your best to take care of your smile, and accidents like these can be worrisome. Dr. Browne’s team in Prairie Village, KS, can help treat your dental injury and restore your smile.
Have A Plan For Accidents And Emergencies
Dental emergencies can happen to anyone, even when you take good care of your smile, so it’s important to know what to do if you experience one. If you have chipped or broken a tooth, you can apply an icepack to the area to keep swelling down. Over-the-counter pain relievers can be used to reduce your discomfort until you are able to see your dentist. For patients who have knocked out a tooth or it has come loose, avoid touching the area and keep the knocked-out tooth if you are able to do so. You should call your team as soon as possible and have a friend or family member drive you to your appointment. Lastly, remember to stay calm so that you can focus on following your dentist’s instructions.
Don’t Wait For Your Next Checkup
You should see your dentist twice a year for a checkup to keep your smile healthy. However, if you have injured one of your pearly whites or are experiencing discomfort, do not wait until your next visit to have the area examined. Prolonging treatment could increase your chances of an infection or worsened injury. If you experience an urgent dental need, our team will do their best to get you in for an appointment immediately. We may give you instructions to care for the injury while you wait. When you come in for your appointment, the team will examine your smile and assess the type of harm.
How Our Team Can Help You
We will create an emergency restorative treatment plan based on your needs. If you have a minor chip or crack on one of your pearly whites, dental bonding or a crown may be used to repair the area and protect it from further harm. More serious types of damage, like a large break, may be treated with a dental crown. If you are experiencing a severe and persistent toothache caused by a cavity, your dentist may recommend a root canal treatment. This procedure is used to remove damaged pulp and relieve discomfort. If one of your dental structures has been severely harmed and cannot be restored, your dentist may decide to extract it to protect your oral health. This can later be replaced with prosthetic options in the future.
Have You Harmed A Tooth? Call Our Team For Emergency Care
Dr. Browne’s team in Prairie Village, KS, is equipped to handle urgent dental situations. To schedule an appointment with our team, call us at 913-901-8585.