When you think about a dental emergency, you likely picture a broken or knocked-out tooth. But! When you experience sudden pain in a tooth, or have an object caught between teeth, this is also a cause for immediate concern. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about how we address sudden tooth pain with dental emergency treatment.
The Causes of Discomfort
What could cause sudden pain in a tooth? For some, this could be due to a cavity or an infection, and this means attention is needed to stop the discomfort and prevent the onset of worsening infection and potential tooth loss. This could also be due to an object caught between the teeth or in the gums. If this happens, only use floss to try and gently dislodge the object. Using anything else increases the risk of damage to the teeth and gums! You can call our office right away and we can potentially schedule a same-day appointment. If your concern occurs outside of normal business hours, then you can call us and leave a message. We will reach out to you with possible appointment times!
Responding to Your Pain
What can you do in the meantime before you see our team? We suggest gently rinsing with warm water and then flossing on each side of the aching tooth. If this fails to ease pain or dislodge a trapped object, you can take an over-the-counter pain reliever until we can see you for treatment.
Dental Emergency Care
When you arrive, we will talk to you about your issue and then conduct a detailed examination. Our team can then dislodge the object from between your teeth or from under the gums to provide relief. If we find your discomfort is due to the presence of a cavity or infection, we can offer restorative treatment to bring relief. For example, a cavity could be addressed in one sitting with a dental filling. With our composite resin options, your filling can look natural and blend with the tooth. For an infection, we could conduct a root canal to gently and carefully remove the tissues from within the tooth, replacing them with a special restorative filling. We then cap your tooth with a crown, one that looks natural and can handle daily bite forces and pressures.
If you have any questions about our approach to emergency dental care, or if you have an aching tooth that needs immediate attention, then contact our team today!
Learn More About Dental Emergencies
We want to help you enjoy a healthy, comfortable, and beautiful smile, so don’t delay! To schedule an appointment to address your dental emergency, just contact Robert M. Browne DDS in Prairie Village, KS by calling (913) 901-8585.