Close up of a concerned young manWhen a dental emergency strikes unexpectedly, it is important to respond immediately to treat your condition. Injuries to your teeth can quickly compound in harm when not addressed promptly. This is why dental care in an emergency prioritizes restoring damage to your tooth to maintain its continuing function. Swift service can also increase your odds of saving a natural tooth when it is fully knocked out. By knowing ahead of time who to contact, you can reduce your stress during this difficult period. Your Temecula, CA dentist is standing by to service your dental injury. By stabilizing your condition, we can then plan a restoration to return the appearance of a healthy tooth and restore the function of your bite!

Injuries That Necessitate Emergency Dental Care

If you suffer an injury you suspect to be life-threatening or are experiencing uncontrollable bleeding, you should call 911 or head directly to the nearest hospital. Once you have seen an emergency room doctor or believe your injury to be less serious, contact your Temecula, CA dentist for emergency dental care. We can treat the effects of physical trauma or severe disease upon your tooth. While a dental cavity does not generally require emergency treatment, you should see us for conditions such as dislodged teeth, broken teeth, and severe aches that will not resolve.

Physically Damaged Teeth

When your tooth is broken or cracked, rinse the affected area and place a cold washcloth to stem any bleeding. If pieces of the tooth have chipped away, collect them to bring to your visit. We will attempt to restore as much natural material as possible, but can repair your tooth even if you lose the broken pieces. You may take an over-the-counter pain pill to relieve pain while you wait for your treatment.

Knocked-Out Teeth

When a tooth is knocked-out, gather it by its crown and rinse it right away. Never touch a loose tooth’s roots to prevent damage and store the tooth in a saltwater bath or tub of milk to preserve its enamel. We will attempt to restore the tooth to your mouth upon your visit. If we are unable to return your natural structure, we can plan a restoration to return your full smile. Dental implants and dental bridges are common treatments for returning one’s bite after tooth loss.

Call Your Temecula, CA Dentist For Your Dental Emergency!

Injuring your tooth can be a traumatic event that causes worry about the health of your mouth. Our practice can ease your discomfort and restore the function of your teeth through emergency dentistry. For more information on what to do in these situations, please call any of our locations near you at:

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

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.

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

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

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