Emergency Dentist

This is a common issue that could be due to a plethora of reasons. The most common cause of a chipped tooth is trauma to that area of the mouth. If you have sustained trauma to your mouth then it is best to see your dentist immediately.  If you are not able to see your dentist immediately then there are a couple things you can do to make sure you make it through the night.  First examine your mouth in the mirror. Check to see if there is any associated soft tissue damage to the gums and to any other structures in your mouth such as the soft palate, hard palate, uvula. Make sure there is not fragments of the tooth stuck in said soft tissue structures. The next thing to do is to rinse your mouth with warm water. Once you are finished look at the warm water flush in the sink and examine for evidence of bleeding. If there is apparent bleeding in your mouth you can place a piece of gauze or cotton balls to the area in order to halt the bleeding. If there is swelling then it may help to put a cold compress onto the site of inflammation. This will help control inflammation and keep the swelling down. Over the counter pain medications will also help with the pain. Remember to get evaluated by your dentist as soon as possible in order to get an assessment of the damage.

 This is a non-specific tooth pain that can be caused by a host of issues. Much of it is due to tooth decay or a dental infection.  But there are other conditions that can cause toothaches as well. Toothaches can be caused by dental abscess, cancer, and autoimmune disease. That is why it is crucial to get an evaluation to be 100% sure of your dental issues. Because each of these diagnoses require very different treatments in order to make your toothache better. If you are experience a toothache make sure to rinse your mouth out with warm water. Once you are finished examine the warm wash for bleeding. Bleeding can be stopped by pressure so make sure to put in gauze or cotton balls to control the bleeding. Just like above cold compresses and over the counter pain medications can be used to control the pain. Common treatments for toothaches can include root canals, or complete tooth extraction if the tooth cannot be saved. Remember you always want to save your tooth so you do not lose oral function. Call us now if you have a toothache.

There are also many causes for loose teeth. Trauma is a common cause for a tooth to be loose. Your tooth is anchored to your jawbone at its tooth root There is also a second way your tooth is anchored to your jaw, and that as through dental ligaments connecting your tooth to your gums. If these two attachments to your mouth are compromised then you will not be able hold the tooth in our mouth and it will fall out eventually. There are many things that can cause this alteration in tooth structure. Infection can be a cause of loose teeth in your mouth. With bacterial buildup there will be digestion of the ligaments that connect your teeth to your soft tissue structures causing your tooth to be loose. If this continues there is a chance you could loose the tooth completely. That is why it is crucial to get evaluated by a dental professional to make sure there is an intervention that can be done to save your teeth now. Call us if you have loose teeth today.

If you have lost a tooth recently then you need to see your dentist immediately to find the cause. If you have a severe dental infection this could be the likely cause of complete tooth lose. More commonly tooth loss is the result of tooth decay and bacterial buildup. It is often accompanied by pain, swelling, and possible bleeding. Trauma that is severe and directed at the mouth can cause a tooth to be come dislodged completely. If your tooth has been recent become dislodged then contact you dentist for an evaluation immediately to make sure you can preserve the health of the rest of you teeth. Luckily we offer specific therapy targeted at making sure your smile is not compromised. We offer dental implants, dentures, dental bridges, and much more. We want to make sure your smile remains a perfect representation of you. Call now if you have lost a tooth.

 Having a dental crown done can be smile altering.  But when a dental crown is first put on your tooth it is typically during the first visit for your dental crown creation. During this first visit the dentist will take impressions of your mouth and fashion a temporary dental crown from this "carbon copy" of your tooth structure. The temporary dental crown is cemented to your tooth partially at times and can lead to dislodging during eating hard foods. It is imperative that you return to the dentist to have the dental crown cemented on. Your mouth is a dynamic structure with living breathing dental tissue. This includes your teeth, and if they notice a space they will close the gap.  If they move and close the gap in your smile, the impression the dentist took at your initial dental crown visit to create that carbon copy of your mouth, will be completely useless.  That means the permanent dental crown that you have just paid for will be unable to fit in your mouth as it is fashioned from the dental impression made on the initial visit. If you have lost a temporary dental crown call us today for immediate cementation.