If you have a chipped or broken tooth, even if the injury appears minor, then you need to see us right away for urgent care dentistry. Otherwise, even minor injuries could mean the onset of tooth decay or dental infection! In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about our approach to urgent care dentistry and how this can help prevent a chipped tooth from becoming a serious problem for your oral health!
The Causes and Dangers of a Chipped Tooth
How do we damage our teeth? This could happen due to a sports injury, an accidental fall or injury, or even due to biting down on hard pieces of food, such as a popcorn kernel. Even minor chips are cause for concern and require immediate attention. Otherwise, the damaged enamel could allow harmful oral bacteria to reach the sensitive portions of the pulp, which causes tooth decay and eventually, even dental infection. With urgent care dentistry, we can see you right for emergency dental treatment, so give us a call right away.
Responding to Your Injury
When you chip or crack a tooth, then rinse with warm water and use cloth or a piece of gauze to control the bleeding. A cold compress to the side of the face can also address facial swelling. Bring any pieces you can recover to the office with you. In the meantime, you can use an over-the-counter pain reliever to ease discomfort. To help reduce the risk of future injuries, talk to our team about a custom mouthguard.
Urgent Care Dentistry
If the issue happens during our routine business hours, call us right away so we can see if we can bring you in for a same-day appointment. If this happens outside of our normal business hours, then call us anyway and leave a message. We will reach out with potential appointment times to see you quickly and repair your tooth. In some cases, we can offer repair in one visit with dental bonding. More severe injuries could be addressed with a custom crown.
If you have any questions about our approach to emergency dentistry, or if you have an injured tooth that needs attention, then contact our team right away. Don’t delay, we want to prevent the onset of serious complications for your oral health!
Learn More About Dental Emergency Care
Dr. Browne and his team in Prairie Village, KS, offer dental emergency care to protect smiles from major oral health complications. When you have damaged your teeth, then reach out to our team today by calling 913-901-8585. We can repair your tooth so you can smile with confidence and avoid major complications, such as tooth decay or an infected tooth.
