Emergency Dental Care at Brilliant Smiles Dentistry Provides Peace of Mind and Resolves Dental Issues
No matter your near-perfect dental care, you can still encounter dental emergencies. If you are hurting and your smile is in danger because of a broken tooth, bleeding gums, or other dental emergency, call Brilliant Smiles Dentistry for quick help. Our office is equipped with a trained team and the latest technologies to handle most dental emergencies.
When do I need to see an emergency dentist?
Dental emergencies are ideal for any dental situation that requires urgent dental care. The following are some dental situations in which you need to see an emergency dentist.
- Toothaches: Tooth pain can be caused by several factors, including tooth infection, injury, cavities, etc. If you experience a toothache that is unbearable or doesn’t respond to home remedies, seek emergency dental care.
- Broken tooth: Whether you have fractured your tooth after a fall, accident, or sports injury, be sure to pick up the broken pieces and visit us immediately.
- Knocked-out tooth: Retrieve your avulsed tooth by holding it by the crown. Place the tooth in a container of milk or saltwater to preserve it. Visit us immediately for implantation.
- Lost or broken filling or crown: Without proper treatment, failed dental work may expose your tooth to further injury or decay.
Tempted to ignore your dental emergency? Don’t even think about it. Most dental emergencies tend to worsen when left untreated. Worse yet, some dental emergencies like abscessed teeth can be life-threatening. Emergency dental care not only relieves pain but can also save your life.
How are dental emergencies treated?
Treating dental emergencies depends on their cause. When you arrive at our office, our dental team will provide a prompt diagnosis to determine the root cause of your emergency. Depending on the cause, we’ll recommend any of the following treatments.
- Tooth fillings to treat cavities and minor tooth damage
- CEREC dental crowns for extensively damaged teeth
- Emergency root canals for infected or damaged teeth
- Emergency dental extractions for teeth beyond saving
- Medications to manage pain and infections
After addressing your dental emergency, we’ll provide comprehensive ongoing care to prevent future emergencies. We will schedule follow-up appointments to monitor the healing process after your emergency treatment, ensuring no complications or lingering issues. We’ll emphasize optimal oral hygiene and bi-annual dental appointments to prevent gum disease and decay. For those who grind their teeth (bruxism) or participate in contact sports, we’ll recommend custom-fitted mouthguards to prevent dental damage.
What are the benefits of emergency dental care?
Taking your dental emergency seriously prevents severe consequences of inaction. Getting dental emergency care from our office can help.
- Save teeth: Traumatic injuries can damage or knock out your tooth. An emergency dentist can save your tooth, avoiding the need for implants and other teeth replacements.
- Pain management: Failing to seek emergency dentistry may worsen your suffering. Our dental treatments provide pain relief for your teeth, gums, and jaw.
- Prevent infections: Dental injuries can cause oral infections that can spread to other body parts without proper treatment.
Do you need emergency dental care?
Emergency dentistry can be the difference between losing and saving your tooth. If you experience a dental emergency in Scottsdale, AZ, call (480) 613-3476 to schedule an appointment with Drs. Terry Peterson and Stephanie Troglin. It won’t be long before our doctors stop the pain and have you smiling again.
