Have you ever had a throbbing toothache or suffered a serious oral injury? If you have, you know you need the right help quickly. Get informed and well-cared for by placing your oral health in the hands of your emergency dentist on University Boulevard, Dr. Parker, Dr. Redditt or Dr. Reardon. Whatever the situation, you and your family will receive immediate and compassionate care from the dedicated team at Parker Dental & Orthodontics.

 

What Constitutes a Dental Emergency?

 

An oral health problem or injury which needs immediate attention is a dental emergency. While the routine care, such as cleanings, fluoride treatments, and check-ups, provided by a general dentist is critical to your oral health, profuse bleeding, pain, infection or other difficult symptoms require the expert action of an emergency dentist. Whether you have lost a permanent tooth, filling or crown or have a severe toothache, the caring team at Parker Dental and Orthodontics responds quickly, competently and compassionately the very same day.

 

Here are some urgent issues treated by your emergency dentist in University Boulevard and advice on what you can do to stabilize the problem until you are treated.

 

A knocked out tooth  About 5 million teeth are avulsed each year during sporting activities in the US. The American College of Prosthodontists states that a knocked out tooth can be saved when replanted within one hour of injury. So, if you suffer this oral accident, contact Dr. Parker or one of his colleagues immediately for advice and a same day appointment. Before going to the office, grasp the tooth by the crown, and put it back in the empty socket if possible. If not, put it in a sealed container with milk, water, or saliva and bring it with you.

 

Broken tooth or restoration Save the fragments, and bring them to the office. Your dentist may use composite resin bonding to repair the fracture, or you may need more extensive restorations such as a new crown or root canal therapy. Oral examination and X-rays will determine the best course of treatment.

 

 

A dental abscess This oral infection can threaten your systemic health. Usually, it is accompanied by pain, swelling, drainage, bad breath and even fever and malaise. Call for an appointment, and rinse your mouth with salt water. Take an over the counter pain reliever, and apply ice to ease discomfort.

 

Broken jaw or oral laceration If direct pressure does not resolve bleeding within 10 to 15 minutes, go to the hospital emergency room. Broken and/or displaced jaws are medical emergencies and must be treated by a physician.

 

Foreign object caught between your teeth Try dislodging the debris with dental floss. If unsuccessful, call Parker Dental and Orthodontics for advice.

How Can You Prevent Dental Emergencies?

 

Despite our best efforts, dental problems happen unexpectedly. You can prevent crises with general dental services that include:

 

• Six-month check-ups and hygienic cleanings to remove tartar and to look for decay, gum disease and other issues
• Brushing twice a day and flossing daily
• Eating a diet low in sugar and drinking plenty of water every day
• Wearing mouthguards during sports and night guards to protect against damaging tooth grinding
• Avoiding hard foods such as ice, taffy and peanut brittle

Pick the Best Emergency Dentist

 

The best dentist for your urgent oral health needs can be found at Parker Dental and Orthodontics on University Boulevard. This dedicated team of professionals goes above and beyond routine care to deliver restorative services when you need them most. Don’t hesitate to contact us with any pressing dental problem.