Dental injuries can happen when you least expect them. You could wake up with a serious toothache or have an accident that traumatizes one of your teeth. In these situations, it can be difficult to concentrate on the steps for receiving care. Fortunately, we can evaluate your injury and guide you through what to do. By responding promptly, we can increase the odds of saving your tooth and prevent the damage from getting worse. That means you can count on us when you need to schedule emergency dental care.
At Sunny Smiles Family Dentistry, we offer emergency care in addition to our preventive, restorative, and cosmetic services. By handling all aspects of your oral health needs, we are your trusted partner when it comes to unexpected accidents. If you have an infection or any injury that compromises the structure of your tooth, call us right away to help you receive the service you need.
Knocked-Out Tooth
When an accident knocks out one of your teeth, concentrate on saving the tooth and restoring it to your socket. If it will hold in place, hold it there until you can be seen immediately by your dentist. If it will not fit in the socket, collect it by its roots and place it in a jar of milk or saltwater bath. Never touch a loose tooth by its roots or place it in tap water. We will attempt to restore it to your mouth. If it is not possible, we can place a same-day implant to restore your smile.
Severe Toothache
If you wake up with a toothache that will not go away, it could be a sign of a bacterial infection. Because these infections risk spreading to other parts of your body, we would like to treat you right away. We will examine the tooth to confirm the diagnosis and can perform root canal therapy to remove bacteria in the pulp chamber. Because this procedure inalterably changes the structure of your tooth, we will place a dental crown to restore it above your gumline.
Treating A Damaged Restoration
If you have a dental filling or crown that falls out or becomes loose, the reopening of a hole in your tooth can attract reinfection. To prevent this from happening, bring the loose restoration to our practice. We can repair your current piece or design a new one to place on the problem tooth.
Call Now To Receive Care For Your Dental Emergency In El Paso, TX
We are standing by to help you when you suffer a sudden dental injury. Because time is of the essence in these situations, we can schedule you right away. For more information about receiving quality care, please contact our Sunny Smiles location on N Zaragoza Rd in El Paso, TX at (915) 849-9000.