Call Henderson Family Dental in Dallas, TX, at 214-253-4868 in a dental emergency. Dental emergencies are one of the general dental services we offer to the public in Dallas. A knocked-out tooth or bitten tongue can cause panic in any parent.
However, quick thinking and staying calm are the best ways to approach common dental emergencies and prevent unnecessary damage and costly dental restoration. We recommend taking measures such as applying cold compresses to reduce swelling and contacting our office as soon as possible for dental care.
Emergency Dentistry Services in Dallas, TX
If you have a dental emergency, call our office. We will provide the proper treatment to address your dental problem. Common dental emergencies that we can address in our office include:
Toothaches
You can sometimes relieve a simple toothache by rinsing your mouth to clear debris. Sometimes, a piece of debris lodged between teeth can cause or aggravate a toothache. Avoid placing an aspirin between your tooth and gum to relieve pain. The dissolving aspirin can harm your gum tissue.
Lost Tooth
If you have knocked out a tooth, try to place the tooth back in its socket while waiting to see your dentist. First, rinse the mouth of any blood or other debris. Then, place a cold cloth or compress on the cheek near the injury. This will reduce swelling.
If you cannot locate the tooth back in its socket, hold the dislocated tooth by the crown – not the root. Next, please place it in a container of saliva and keep it in the solution until you arrive at the emergency room or dentist’s office.
Fractured Tooth
It is best to rinse a fractured tooth with warm water and apply a cold pack or compress. Ibuprofen may help keep down swelling. If you have a minor tooth fracture, a dentist can restore the tooth if the pulp is not severely damaged.
Additionally, if your child’s baby tooth is loosened by an injury or an emerging permanent tooth, have your child bite down on an apple or similar food. In some cases, the tooth will easily separate from the gum.
Contact Our Office
Call 214-253-4868 if you have a dental emergency. If you do not have an emergency but require dental care, schedule your next dental visit online.