Bruxism is a problem with habitual teeth grinding that can affect a person while they sleep. During the night, you may unconsciously grind or clench your jaw for extended periods of time. This can cause general wear and tear to teeth, and it can lead to more severe damage over time if it is not… Read more »
Category: Emergency Dentistry
An Infected Tooth Can Feel Too Painful To Ignore
You may have no idea that a cavity has formed at first, but the problem can become difficult to ignore if your tooth becomes infected. An infection can lead to pain and sensitivity, which can impact your ability to comfortably eat or drink. The problem is not something that you want to ignore – over… Read more »
Protecting An Injured Tooth Before Emergency Treatment
Because our Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office makes emergency dental appointments available, we can minimize the time you have to spend with an injured or aching tooth. Unfortunately, we have no way to teleport our patients to the office, so you will still have to find your way to our practice before a problem can… Read more »
Arrange An Emergency Treatment To Address A Lost Tooth
While any kind of tooth trauma is something to be taken seriously, few oral health problems can cause alarm like the loss of a tooth. The sight of a tooth after it has been knocked out can put you in a state of panic. Can it be safely put back in place? How can you… Read more »
Tell Your Dentist About A Lost Or Broken Dental Crown
Should you be concerned about the condition of your dental crown? You should feel confident that you can bite and chew while putting pressure on it, and that it is still firmly in position. If there is a problem with the crown, it can expose a vulnerable tooth that may suffer an infection or physical… Read more »
Should You Arrange Urgent Dental Care For Tooth Pain?
You may not know why you are experiencing so much tooth pain, but you are ready to admit that something feels wrong. If a tooth becomes painful or sensitive, it may be because you have a cavity that has led to a worrying infection. This problem can make it hard for you to bite and chew, and… Read more »
How Do I Avoid Causing More Harm To A Chipped Tooth?
If your tooth is already chipped, you can have a valid fear that it might become even more damaged over time. After all, its condition has already been compromised by damage. Further trauma could cause more problems for its shape and appearance, or allow a crack in your enamel to develop. Because our teeth are… Read more »
Arranging Urgent Care For Your Injured Tooth
You can be free of problems with your oral health, and confident in your dental care regimen, until you experience a tooth injury. Trauma can put you in an unpleasant situation – instead of having nothing to worry about, you now want to arrange a trip to your dentist as soon as possible. You can… Read more »
How Do I Safely Bring My Dislodged Tooth To My Dentist?
The sight of your tooth outside of your mouth can be a jarring one. For many people, an injury that results in tooth loss is a cause for panic, which can make it harder for them to focus on safely recovering it and bringing it to their dentist. You can be happy to know that… Read more »
Can I Arrange Same-Day Care For My Dental Emergency?
If you have a dental emergency, can you really count on treatment in a timely manner? You may have heard that your dentist offers a “prompt” response to a problem like tooth trauma, but will they be able to act in time to save a badly damaged or dislodged tooth? Our Prairie Village, KS dentist’s… Read more »