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Our teeth are protected against damage because of their durable layers of enamel. This remarkably strong substance is capable of holding up admirably through years of pressure and friction caused by biting and chewing. With that said, a tooth that does experience damage like chipping, cracking, or breaking is at real risk for trouble without the appropriate restorative dental work. Injuries can make you vulnerable to a tooth infection, which can lead to pain, sensitivity, and potentially even tooth loss. The problem can even have an adverse effect on your general health if nothing is done in time. Our Riverside, CA dentist’s office wants our patients to know that care is available after hurting their tooth. When it is called for, we do provide access to emergency dental services.

What Can My Dentist Do To Save An Injured Tooth?

When you arrive to have your injured tooth treated, your dentist will take care to examine it to see what condition it is in, and what treatment might be needed. While minor injuries can be addressed through cosmetic dental work, it is important to determine if your tooth’s function is negatively impacted by trauma. Your dentist will also provide endodontic care if necessary to stop an infection from hurting you.

Restoring A Badly Hurt Tooth With A Crown

The sooner you see someone, the sooner you can have your tooth restored so it does not break further or experience complications that make extraction necessary. A custom dental crown can keep a tooth secure enough for you to put bite pressure on it safely. The crown will be designed with your oral health and smile in mind, meaning your dentist can use a lifelike restoration to restore a tooth that is visible when you smile.

A Safe Extraction Can Be Important For Emergency Dental Work

While a tooth extraction may be the last option your dentist wants to take, it can be necessary if the tooth is too badly hurt to be saved. Having this done at your dentist’s office can ensure that the tooth is safely and responsibly removed. It also puts you in a position to start making plans to have your full smile restored through prosthetic dental work.

Your Riverside, CA Dentist Is Ready To Take Care Of Your Damaged Tooth

At our Riverside, CA dentist’s office, our patients can turn to us in circumstances that may call for urgent dental work. If you have questions about emergency dental treatment, you can contact our practice – or one of our other locations closer to you – with the information below:

Riverside Dental Group at Woodcrest in Riverside, CA at (951) 776-9001.

Riverside Dental Group at Magnolia in Riverside, CA at (951) 689-5031.

Dental Associates of Moreno Valley in Moreno Valley, CA at (951) 697-6800.

Oasis Family Dental in Temecula, CA at (951) 695-2290.

Dental Associates of Riverside in Riverside, CA at (951) 369-1001.

Dental Associates of Corona in Corona, CA at (951) 273-9580.