A dental emergency could mean a chipped or cracked tooth, or even sudden pain or one that has been knocked-out. When a dental emergency happens, you need to see us so we can offer repair to protect your smile from major complications. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about how we address common dental emergencies.
Dental Emergency Situations
What are examples of dental emergencies? This could include a tooth that has been cracked, chipped, or broken. You should also see our team if a tooth hurts suddenly, or if something is caught between teeth and you cannot remove it with floss. If a tooth is knocked loose, or knocked out completely, you need to make an appointment right away. Also, don’t ignore restorations that have become loose or damaged, or a prosthetic or orthodontics that have been damaged. Simply give us a call. If the issue happens during our routine office hours, we will try to see you same-day or as soon as possible. If your injury occurs outside of normal business hours, then call us and leave a message. A member of our team will reach out soon to see you for treatment.
Repairing Your Smile
If you have a tooth that is loose or knocked out, then we can restore it to its proper position in your smile. If a tooth is damaged, we may be able to handle minor damage in one visit with dental bonding, using the same composite resin as our dental fillings. For more substantial damage, we could create and place a custom-made dental crown. Our team can also repair or replace compromised restorations and prosthetics, and address any damage orthodontics as well.
Protecting Your Teeth
To help protect your smile from injury, then see our team about a mouthguard. We could offer a custom mouthguard that is worn when you play full contact sports. Being custom-made means a greater level of protection than the standard boil-and-bite options from your local sporting goods store. You should also practice good oral hygiene, brushing and flossing and eating a healthy diet, to help prevent decay and gum disease that could weaken your teeth and leave them vulnerable to injury.
If you have any questions about our approach to emergency dentistry, or about how to protect your smile and limit the risk of injuries, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help your smile stay healthy, whole, and beautiful!
Learn More About Safeguarding Your Smile
Our team wants to offer treatment to address common dental emergencies and protect your smile. To schedule an appointment for lifelike repair, just contact Robert M. Browne DDS in Prairie Village, KS by calling (913) 901-8585.