Emergency dentistry refers to dental care provided in urgent situations where immediate attention is needed to address severe pain, injury, or trauma to the teeth, gums, or mouth. Here are some key aspects of emergency dentistry:

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1. Types of Emergencies: Dental emergencies can include severe toothaches, knocked-out teeth, cracked or fractured teeth, injuries to the soft tissues of the mouth (such as cuts or puncture wounds), loose or displaced teeth, and issues with dental appliances (like broken braces or dentures).

2. Immediate Care: In cases of dental emergencies, it's crucial to seek prompt treatment to alleviate pain, prevent further damage, and improve the chances of saving a tooth or restoring oral health. Some emergencies, such as knocked-out teeth, require immediate attention within the first hour for the best chance of successful re-implantation.

3. Common Treatments: Emergency dental treatments may include pain management (such as prescribing painkillers), addressing infections or abscesses with antibiotics, stabilizing broken or displaced teeth, repairing fractured teeth with fillings or crowns, re-implanting knocked-out teeth, and providing temporary or permanent solutions for damaged dental appliances.

4. Prevention: While some emergencies are unavoidable, preventive measures such as wearing mouthguards during sports activities, avoiding chewing hard objects or ice, maintaining good oral hygiene, and attending regular dental check-ups can reduce the risk of dental emergencies.

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Please call us if you have a dental emergency, we will do our best to see you same day.