If you have suffered from a dental emergency, such as a damaged tooth or even one knocked out completely, then you need emergency dentistry. But how do we treat these concerns and protect your smile? In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about how we treat dental emergencies and restore your smile to full function, health, and beauty.
Custom Restorative Treatments
What happens if you chip, break, or crack a tooth? If you have damage that could expose the interior dentin and even the pulp to bacteria, which would allow cavities and infections to develop, we could cap the tooth with a custom and lifelike dental crown. If the damage is more cosmetic in nature, we could improve the appearance of your tooth with a veneer, or even same-day dental bonding. These options will be custom-made to ensure a natural appearance and long-term protection that safeguards your teeth against tooth decay and infection, so you can smile with confidence and avoid discomfort.
Tooth Extractions
In some situations, the trauma to your tooth could be so severe that treating it with a veneer or crown simply is not possible. To protect the teeth, we may need to conduct a safe and gentle tooth extraction. With this option, we will numb the tooth and carefully remove the tooth entirely, and then suture the area closed and give you the information needed to help ensure the area heals properly. We can then replace the tooth with a bridge or possibly even a lifelike and long-lasting dental implant.
Securing Replacement Teeth
As we mentioned above, we can offer a dental prosthetic to replace a lost tooth and keep your smile intact. For a single lost tooth, could place a bridge to fill the gap. But we also have dental implants, which we insert into the jaw. These act like new roots and keep your smile intact, so you avoid further tooth loss or an older appearance. We can use dental implants to address a single missing tooth, or to secure a fixed set of dentures that last far longer than traditional bridge or removable dentures. If you have any questions about how we address missing teeth or treat other dental emergencies, such as damaged teeth, then please reach out to our team today to learn more and get started. We want to help protect your smile and avoid complications, so contact us if you need urgent care dentistry.
Ready to Have Your Smile Restored?
We have an array of treatment options to help improve your smile following a dental emergency. Contact Robert M. Browne DDS in Prairie Village, KS by calling (913) 901-8585 for our earliest appointment time. We proudly serve patients in surrounding communities and welcome your call.