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 addressed. Our Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office has helped many patients protect themselves against bruxism by providing a protective oral appliance. If your problem leads to dental damage before it is resolved, we can help by offering the appropriate restorative dental work. We can also arrange an emergency dental appointment for you if you experience problems with chipped or cracked teeth because of bruxism. (more…)
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 time, the bacteria attacking your tooth can spread through the roots and create new issues for you. Our Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office is prepared to help you if you are struggling with an infection. If you think your tooth is in need of treatment, we do make emergency appointments available. (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 be addressed. It is important that you take care to avoid situations that might lead to more dental damage, as this can lead to more discomfort and change the way your treatment must be approached. It can be particularly important to keep a tooth safe if it has been knocked out. The way you handle it can potentially impact your dentist’s ability to safely put it back in place. (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 arrange treatment? What will happen if you are not able to save the tooth? Our Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office is here to help individuals who need to seek emergency dental work. Hopefully, the tooth will still be healthy enough to save. If there is no way for it to be put back into place, we are able to help by providing prosthetic dental work. (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 damage. Our Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office is prepared to help you deal with a dental crown or dental filling that breaks, loosens, or becomes lost. We can provide emergency work to address damage that might have occurred to the tooth, and to make sure it receives its new dental crown to prevent further problems. (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 it may lead to some alarming swelling. Tooth pain that makes your daily life difficult can be a serious concern, and it is something that your Prairie Village, KS dentist takes seriously. When you reach out to discuss the matter, we can determine if the problem calls for emergency dental work, and give you guidance on your next steps to have the matter treated. (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 limited in how they heal, it is important to make sure that dental injuries are properly treated by your dentist. Our Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office is prepared to supply emergency dental work for our patients when they chip, crack, or otherwise injure teeth. The sooner you have a tooth worked on, the sooner you can be sure that it is not vulnerable to further harm! (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 be happy to know that if you find yourself in this situation, your Prairie Village, KS dentist is prepared to help. Our practice provides emergency services to patients who experience tooth injuries. After contacting us and explaining what has happened, we can make sure you have access to treatment in the shortest time possible. (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 if you ever find yourself in this situation, your Prairie Village, KS dentist can make time to see you for prompt emergency dental work. To improve your chances of having a dislodged tooth put back in place, you should be prepared to safely transport it. Carrying it properly will be important, as you can buy more time where it can still be saved. (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 office is committed to providing valuable care on short notice. If you have an emergency, you can reach out to us at any time to set up your treatment. We understand that problems can occur at inconvenient times, but we also understand how painful a dental injury can be, and how alarming it can be to have a tooth that has come loose or been knocked out. (more…)