If you have pain in a tooth, and this persists for more than a day, then you need to see us. We could provide help with dental emergency treatment, restoring your teeth. In today’s blog, Dr. Robert M. Browne talks about stopping aches in your teeth with emergency dentistry.
The Causes of Toothaches
What causes a toothache? If you have pain in a tooth, this could be due to a cavity. Once your tooth huts, this means the decay is in a more severe state, and the risk of an infection is much higher. You need treatment to stop decay and prevent further trouble. But! If you have an injury, even a minor one, this could also be a source of sensitivity, and one that requires emergency treatment to safeguard your smile. If an object is caught between the teeth or under the gums and begins to cause pain, don’t live with your pain, contact us right away for care to avoid complications for your oral health. Dental emergency treatment can help ease pain in the smile and protect your smile from worsening complications.
Helping Ease Discomfort
First, you can take action to help ease your pain. You should gently floss on each side of the aching tooth and then rinse with warm water. If this fails to address the source of the pain, then you can take an over-the-counter pain reliever. Try to avoid very hot or cold foods and drinks, as the teeth may be sensitive due to injury or decay. Likewise, limit sugar until we can see you.
Call our team and if you reach us during our normal business hours, we will try to see you same-day for emergency dental care. If you reach us and we are closed, then please leave a message so a team member can reach out to you to discuss possible treatment options and appointments.
Treating Dental Emergencies
Our team can gently dislodge trapped particles between your teeth or under the gums to ease pain. If you have a cavity, we can place a lifelike filling in only one visit to bring relief and prevent infection. If a tooth is damaged, we can help with restorative dentistry. Bonding can repair minor cases in one visit, and we could take on more severe injuries with a crown. If you have any questions about our approach to dental emergency treatment, then contact our team today to learn more and schedule your visit.
Schedule an Appointment to Ease Discomfort With Help From Dr. Browne, DDS
Our team wants to help repair teeth and ease the source of your pain. If you need help with pain in a tooth, then call Dr. Robert M Browne, DDS in Prairie Village, KS at (913) 901-8585 today.