A dental emergency can arise at any given moment, and if or when they do, it is important you know what to do and who to go to. In our most recent blog, we discussed how you can limit your risk of a dental emergency by wearing a mouthguard, watching what you eat, and reaching out to our team when an injury occurs. But what exactly are your treatment options? In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist takes a closer look at emergency dental treatment options our team provides and encourages patients to reach out should an emergency occur.
Restorative Care
As you might imagine, the majority of dental emergencies often involve dome degree of damage or harm to your oral health. As such, it is only apt that the primary form of emergency treatment involves restorative care. Dental restorations are designed to address the physical damage that has occurred, as well as restore your tooth’s bite support, function, and overall strength. The goal is that your natural teeth are saved so you can get back to everyday use.
When you come in for emergency restorative care, our team will carefully but thoroughly assess your situation and recommend the treatment option best suited to address your needs. This may include tooth bonding, placing a porcelain veneer, or even a lifelike dental crown. Every person’s situation is different, and we will need to see you as soon as possible to help mitigate the damage and save your smile. For more information about this process, give our team a call.
Dental Extraction
In instances where a person experiences trauma severe enough to compromise the majority of your tooth–such as a shattered tooth or a partial/complete knock-out–your best solution may be a dental extraction. If there are remaining fragments, our dentist will gently remove the them and carefully clean the affected area. Additionally, a severely decay tooth may be recommended for extraction in order to prevent dental infection from spreading to your nearby, surrounding structures. Removing a tooth that cannot be saved serves various purposes, and your emergency dentist will discuss your options with you prior to treatment.
Replacement Options
Once a tooth is removed or has been knocked out, it is important not to leave that gap in your grin. Losing even so much as a single tooth can significantly affect your bite and more. When you come in for your dental emergency, part of treatment planning will include discussing your replacement options. Typically, a dental implant and crown can be placed to restore not only your smile’s appearance, but the tooth’s functional capabilities as well.
Call Our Team
If you or someone you know has experienced a dental emergency, do not hesitate to call us. Contact Robert M. Browne DDS in Prairie Village, KS by calling (913) 901-8585 for our soonest available so that you can get on the track to a happier, healthier smile. We proudly serve patients in surrounding communities and welcome your call.