Emergency Dental Care in Lakeview
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When a dental emergency strikes, quick action is crucial. At Lakeview Family Dentists, we understand the urgency of dental emergencies and are here to provide immediate and compassionate care to help you when you need it the most.
Office Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Every Other Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
If you experience a dental emergency, please contact us immediately, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs as soon as possible.
What Qualifies as a Dental Emergency?
Dental emergencies can happen unexpectedly and often require immediate attention. Some common dental emergencies include:
- Severe tooth pain: Sudden, intense pain that doesn’t subside.
- Knocked-out tooth: A tooth that has been dislodged from its socket.
- Chipped or broken tooth: Damage to a tooth that exposes nerves or causes discomfort.
- Lost fillings or crowns: Restorations that have come loose or fallen out.
- Abscesses or infections: Swelling, pus, or severe discomfort indicating an infection.
- Bleeding gums or soft tissue injuries: Excessive bleeding from the gums or mouth tissues.
If you’re unsure whether your situation qualifies as a dental emergency, call us. Our team can assess your symptoms over the phone and provide guidance on the best next steps.
How We Can Help
At Lakeview Family Dentists, our team is equipped to handle a wide range of dental emergencies with efficiency and care. Whether it’s relieving pain, repairing damage, or addressing an infection, we aim to restore your oral health and peace of mind promptly. Here’s how we can help:
- Same-Day Appointments: We reserve space in our schedule daily for emergency dental services to ensure that you receive the urgent care you need.
- Comprehensive Emergency Care: Our experienced dentists can perform extractions, repairs, and other necessary procedures on the spot.
- Pain Management: We prioritize your comfort and offer effective pain relief options to ease discomfort during your visit.
What To Do and When To Do It
Timing and appropriate treatment are both critical when trying to save an injured tooth. As far as timing goes, we can break things down into the following three categories:
Immediate
Treat Within 5 Minutes
If a tooth has been knocked completely out of the socket (“avulsed”) this is a dental emergency, the faster you act the better the chances of saving the tooth long term.
Urgent
Treat Within 6 Hours
If the tooth is still in the socket but looks as though it’s been pushed in, tipped or twisted, or starting to come out, you have an urgent situation. Although the injury is considered serious, you have a much better chance of keeping the tooth than if it had been avulsed (knocked out).
Less Urgent
Treat Within 12 Hours
If a tooth is broken or chipped but still firmly anchored in the socket (not loose and not moved from its original position), chances are very good for keeping the tooth and timing is less critical.
FAQs
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Why is it so important to replant a tooth within 5 minutes?
Research shows clearly that immediate (within 5 minutes) tooth replacement by replantation is the key factor for long-term survival of knocked out (avulsed) teeth. Two other factors are also of importance:
1. The removal of the dental pulp (the living tissue inside the tooth) by a dentist within a few days, — this tissue once separated from the body, will die and cause infection, unless it is removed and the space it occupied disinfected and filled.
2. The person’s age at the time of injury — the stage of growth, formation, and maturity of the teeth, roots, and jaw varies with age and can affect treatment decisions. -
Will it hurt to have my child's teeth fixed?
As a general rule the first obligation of any health professional is to relieve pain. This can often be accomplished immediately with topical anesthetics followed by local
anesthesia, which will give several hours of relief, followed by taking pain killing and anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen. -
How much will it cost?
The answer varies depending on the dentist and the recommended treatment. Once your child is comfortable (see #3), your dentist should discuss all treatment options together with their risks, benefits and alternatives including costs.
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Why aren't baby teeth replanted?
For one, baby teeth will be lost in the normal course of events. Second, and most important, is the risk to the underlying permanent (adult) tooth posed by replanting a
baby tooth. Time and cost are factors as well. Replantation of baby teeth is not recommended by Pediatric Dentists.
Don’t Wait—Call Now!
If you are experiencing a dental emergency, don’t delay. Call Lakeview Family Dentists immediately at 978-957-6300 to schedule an emergency dental appointment. We are here to provide the urgent dental care you need to alleviate pain and restore your smile.
