Book your AppointmentEmergency Dentistry in Los Angeles
Just like accidents, emergency dental situations are unpredictable and can happen when you least expect them. Emergencies, involving your oral health, will need a specialized form of treatment, which is emergency dentistry. Here at Los Angeles, we have an experienced team of experts ready to address any dental emergencies you might have. We, encourage you to get in touch with us immediately if you have a dental emergency so that our team can treat it right away.
Examples of Dental Emergencies
Emergency dentistry treats a wide range of conditions. It is vital to note that many conditions fall under dental emergencies. Knowing some of these conditions will help you take the right steps should you face them. Examples of dental emergencies include the following:
Abscessed Teeth
Having abscessed teeth could result in a dental emergency. The problem with abscessed teeth is that they are very unpredictable — what might feel like a minor discomfort might quickly become a severe toothache that makes it unbearable. An abscessed tooth is a condition that occurs when the pocket of your tooth is filled with pus. This makes it very uncomfortable and could quickly advance into a severe condition. It often results in infection around the affected tooth. If this condition is left untreated, it often poses a great risk to your oral health. Thankfully, there are several signs of abscess that can help detect it in its early stages. Some of them include tooth sensitivity, foul breath, and some cases of migraines.
Knocked-out Tooth
Having a knocked-out tooth comes with many setbacks that need to be addressed right away. If your tooth is knocked out, you need to come to our offices right away. The sooner you come in for treatment, the more likely your tooth will be restored. Dealing, with a knocked-out tooth requires great care and precision. Our team will preserve it and at the right time carefully reinsert it into your mouth. It is crucial to get to our offices within 30 minutes after the incident or accident.
Before then, there are several steps you should take to care for the knocked-out tooth. For instance, you should carefully rinse it and get rid of the dirt it has collected. You should also handle it carefully to prevent any possible damage to its root. If possible, we encourage you to carefully place it back in its position and gently bite down on it to keep it there. Alternatively, you can place it in a container or cup of milk. This helps keep the knocked-out tooth moist before our experts start working on restoring it.
There are also several steps you can take to help stop the bleeding before reaching our offices. You can use clean gauze to stop or manage the bleeding. Ensure the gauze is clean to prevent bacteria from entering the wound.
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If you have been involved in an accident that results in a dental emergency, our experts here are ready to help. Call us today to enjoy our emergency dental services!
