We know that while you may be perfectly comfortable contacting us to set up your preventive visits, a filling, or something else, there’s something about dental emergency territory that can make you feel like a fish out of water. When a sudden need for our care makes an appearance, we hope you will remember a […]
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When you’re in the middle of a dental emergency and you’re prepping to head to our practice, the last thing you might be thinking about is what you should bring with you. You know that you need to bring yourself, so we may fix your smile. However, it’s very easy to simply fly out the […]
One moment, you are dealing with excruciating tooth pain and the next, it seems that all is well and you’re in the clear. Where did the toothache go, you may wonder? Is this one of those instances in which it’s the calm before the storm and discomfort is coming back double? Or, did the problem […]
One moment, you’re enjoying the always delicious snack of popcorn. You’re tossing the popped kernels into your mouth and are chomping away with a happy heart. What you don’t expect, of course, is to end up with the hull stuck between your teeth. This can present a sudden and uncomfortable problem that’s sometimes not quite […]
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When you think about dental emergencies and reasons you may come see us for emergency dental care, you may find yourself wondering if there’s something you could have done. You may wonder at the moment, as well, if perhaps you are overlooking instances in your daily life when smile trauma is highly possible but it’s […]
Your holiday tree was such a moment of pride and gave you so much joy! Yes, it was truly a sight to behold. However, now that Christmas is over and we have ushered in the New Year, the ornaments and lights have all been put away … and you’re not sure what to do with […]
If you think you are the first person to experience a toothache and immediately feel extremely upset about it, think again! This is most certainly an inconvenience in your life. One moment, your teeth feel fine. The next, you know something is wrong but you’re not sure what (and it doesn’t feel so great). While […]
A broken tooth can feel scary and can cause you to think all sorts of things. Of course, our hope is that you will remain calm should this happen to you, call us, and come see us for treatment. What might happen, though, could include any number of things! You might feel quite confident about […]
When something is wrong, one of the easiest ways to react is with sheer panic! Oh no, you think to yourself! Your tooth hurts, your tongue looks funny, you cut your gum tissue, or you dislodged a tooth. Any and all changes or sensations that are counter to a healthy feeling smile can throw you […]
You might be like many other patients who feel too embarrassed to call us for emergency dental care in certain situations. You may feel silly requiring emergency attention when it seems like the issue is minor. The truth is, these types of problems can lead to injury and further damage if you ignore them or […]
