Emergency Dentist Allen

Same-Day Treatment for Your Dental Injury

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When experiencing a dental emergency, there is often no time to wait. A knocked-out tooth cannot go days without treatment, especially if you want to try and save it. A serious infection can spread if you choose not to seek professional care. At our office, we don’t want you to have to wait, which is why we offer same-day appointments for emergency patients. Call us to find out how we can get you in to see our emergency dentist quickly when faced with a serious dental injury that requires immediate attention.

Why Choose Downtown Dental for Emergency Dentistry?

  • Same-Day Dental Appointments Available
  • Sedation Dentistry for Anxious Patients
  • Lifelike Custom-Made Restorations

How We Treat Dental Emergencies

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Treating your dental emergency first requires that you call our office to let us know of the issue. We’ll work quickly to get you in to see Dr. Randhawa as soon as possible while also offering helpful tips to take better care of your smile while at home. Once you arrive for your appointment, we’ll immediately take digital images of your mouth to start diagnosing the problem and formulating a solution. After crafting a treatment plan that we will review with you, we’ll help you out of any pain and restore your smile to its natural beauty.

The Most Common Dental Emergencies

Not all dental emergencies are created equal. Some require more invasive and complex treatment, while others only need antibiotics or minor care. The truth is that if you are in pain, it’s best to call our office for help. But in the meantime, you can review our most common dental emergencies below and call us with any questions.

How to Prevent Dental Emergencies

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While it’s difficult to prevent an unpredictable accident, there are steps you can take to protect your teeth from sudden harm. We’ve put together some simple, actionable tips below that can help you avoid dental emergencies. We’d be happy to help with any of these items, so don’t hesitate to call if you’d like more advice or need to make an appointment.

Visit Your Dentist Regularly

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Some dental emergencies, like cavities and gum disease, can be detected early, making them easier to treat. That’s where biannual checkups come in! By visiting us twice a year, you give us the opportunity to monitor your oral health on a regular basis, increasing the odds of early detection. We may even be able to help get your oral health back on track before you develop a dental condition in the first place.

Maintain Good Oral Hygiene Habits at Home

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One of the best (and simplest!) ways to prevent dental emergencies is to brush your teeth twice daily and floss at least once per day. This mitigates oral bacteria growth, which is often the cause of cavities, gum disease, infections, and other such issues.

Be Careful With Your Diet

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No, you may not have to go on a strict food-elimination diet to protect your teeth. However, sugar and starches do accelerate bacteria growth, and can contribute to cavities and gum disease when consumed in excess. Be careful to limit how frequently and how much you turn to these types of snacks, and try to balance your diet for a healthier smile.

Wear a Mouthguard

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If you play high-contact sports or do intense workouts, an athletic mouthguard is a must! They’ll help blunt any impact that might threaten your pearly whites, and can prevent the premature wear sometimes caused by teeth clenching during strenuous activities.

Another type of mouthguard we offer is a nightguard. This special appliance is designed for bruxism – chronic grinding and clenching of the teeth. Many bruxism patients grind or clench their teeth in their sleep and need nightly protection.

Use Tools, Not Teeth to Open Packaging

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It can be tempting to use your teeth to open a letter, a highly anticipated package, or a stubborn bottlecap, but you really should use the proper tools instead. Items like these can result in broken or chipped pearly whites, and can quickly wear down your enamel.

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Toothaches  

Is My Toothache a Dental Emergency? We do recommend giving us a call if you notice any abnormal symptoms, including pain when you bite down. That said, an emergency visit may not be needed. It ultimately depends on the severity of your symptoms, the type of dental injury, and the extent of the damage.

How You Should Handle a Toothache There are a few steps we recommend taking, starting with calling us to schedule an appointment (the same day, if needed). Outside of that, do what you can to protect your tooth from further harm, like not chewing on that side of your mouth, especially crunchy and sticky foods.

How We Treat Toothaches There are several ways we can restore the look, health, and function of your tooth, including with a custom-made dental crown. Ultimately, the restorative treatment we recommend will depend on your unique situation, but – as always – we will discuss all of your options so you can confidently decide what’s best for you.

Chipped Teeth  

Is a Chipped Tooth a Dental Emergency? Sometimes! For example, if you are struggling with considerable pain, discomfort, and sensitivity, you shouldn’t hesitate to schedule an emergency appointment with us so we can alleviate your symptoms and replace the missing structure.

How You Should Handle a Chipped Tooth We recommend calling us to schedule an appointment – even if you aren’t in pain and the damage is relatively minor. Additionally, it’s a good idea to stick to soft foods, rinse periodically with clean, room-temperature water, and take OTC pain medication as directed (if needed).

How We Treat Chipped Teeth Fortunately, there are several ways we can restore the missing structure of your tooth. Veneers are one option that many patients love because they can last for well over a decade with proper care!

Cracked Tooth  

Is a Cracked Tooth a Dental Emergency? Even if the crack is minor, you shouldn’t take the “wait and see” approach. After all, the longer it’s left untreated, the more likely it is that the damage will get worse. So, don’t hesitate to contact us when you first notice that something is wrong, even if it doesn’t seem urgent in the moment.

How You Should Handle a Cracked Tooth Handling this dental injury properly is largely about what you shouldn’t do. For example, you shouldn’t chew on that side of your mouth, you shouldn’t touch the tooth with your finger, and you shouldn’t wait to schedule an appointment with our emergency dentist.

How We Treat Cracked Teeth The steps we recommend taking to restore your pain-free, healthy smile will depend on the extent of the damage. Sometimes, we can use a custom dental crown. Other times, we need to extract the tooth and put a dental implant in its place.

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Very Sensitive Teeth

Knocked-Out Tooth

Lost Filling or Crown

Broken Denture

Loose Permanent Tooth

Injury to the Gums, Lips, or Tongue

Jaw Pain

Something Stuck Between the Teeth