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Immediate Care for Dental Emergencies
Dental trauma is any injury to your gums, teeth, mouth, or face that potentially has serious, long-lasting consequences. Ignoring a dental emergency increases the risk of the damage being permanent. It’s important to contact our office as soon as the injury occurs, so treatment can be prompt and effective.
Most people who have had dental pain will agree that it’s one of the most excruciating
experiences of their life.
The worst part about dental pain is they can come up without warning. We understand this at our office, and we try to reserve time in our schedule to treat such emergencies.
Common dental emergencies include:
- Intense pain in your teeth, jaw, or sinus
- Broken or loss teeth or dental work
- Extreme sensitivity to hot or cold
- Swelling
- Pus and abscesses
We also understand that emergencies may arise when office hours are closed. Our patients can contact Dr. Yang on his cell for such occasions.
Swift Solutions for Dental Emergencies
Facing a dental emergency? Don’t hesitate to reach out to our office right away. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with prompt and effective care when you need it most. Dental trauma, whether affecting your gums, teeth, mouth, or face, can have lasting consequences if left unattended. Immediate attention is crucial to avoid permanent damage, so don’t delay – contact us as soon as the injury occurs for timely treatment and peace of mind.
We have the tools to help with all kinds of dental emergencies. There are things you can do in the immediate aftermath of the emergency that can help your situation until you get to our office:
- If you’ve had a tooth knocked out: Rinse it gently and put it back in the socket, if it is safe to do so. If not, immerse the tooth in a cup of milk or warm water with a pinch of salt. This will preserve essential nerve endings in the tooth from dying out and increase the chances it can be reinserted successfully.
- If your tooth has become chipped or cracked: Find and save any pieces of the tooth that you can. Rinse your mouth out gently with warm water, and apply a cold compress for any swelling and pain.
- If you’ve lost a crown: Contact us immediately to have a replacement made. Leaving the tooth uncrowned can lead to damage.
- If you have a soft tissue injury: Soft-tissue injuries are any injury that causes bleeding in the mouth or gums. Rinse your mouth out carefully, and hold damp gauze against the injury site for 15 minutes. Soft-tissue injuries may not be serious enough to warrant a visit to the office, but if the bleeding persists, contact us.
If you experience a dental emergency, you should always contact our office as soon as possible. We can provide you with instructions on how to care for your mouth in the immediate aftermath of the emergency, and how we can fit you into the office to help you as soon as possible. If you have additional dental emergency questions.
Schedule your appointment with Dr. Donald Yang, DDS at (650) 583-2584 to get your dental emergency treated.