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Emergency Dentist
At PARCS Dentistry, we understand that dental emergencies can strike at any moment. Sometimes, you experience an unexpected dental emergency when on vacation or enjoying a night out with friends or family!
Whether you’re experiencing a severe toothache, have a broken tooth, or need immediate care after an accident, our experienced team is here to provide relief. We offer prompt, compassionate care to alleviate pain and address your urgent dental needs, ensuring you can rest easy. Call us now at PARCS Dentistry Phone Number 725-250-2840 to schedule an emergency appointment and experience the relief you need and deserve.
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What is a dental emergency?
Most people think of a dental emergency as a knocked-out tooth. That’s certainly an emergency, but any situation that causes severe pain or swelling in the tooth or gums is considered an emergency. A traumatic injury or infection usually causes them. It needs to be treated quickly to alleviate the pain and save any teeth involved. Possible dental emergencies include:
- A knocked-out tooth
- A broken or cracked tooth
- A loosened or partially dislodged tooth
- Gums that are lacerated or pulling away from the teeth
- Sudden, severe toothache
- Exposed nerves
- Unexplained swelling of the mouth or jaw
- A dental abscess
- A lost crown or restoration
What To Do If Your Tooth is Knocked Out
Time is crucial if a tooth is knocked out. If you have the tooth, rinse it with cool water and put it back in place if you can. Do not force it if it doesn’t fit into the socket easily. Put it in a container of water, milk, or saliva to prevent it from drying out. Don’t brush it or touch the roots; call us immediately for an appointment. The sooner we see you, the greater the chances we can save the tooth.
Pain Relief for Dental Emergencies
For any dental emergency, you can take steps to relieve your pain until you can be seen by one of our dentists. These include:
- Rinsing with warm salt water.
- Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen. (Aspirin can cause more bleeding)
- Ice packs or a bag of frozen vegetables.
- A heating pad or warm compress for jaw pain.
- Dental anesthetics from the drugstore.
- Avoid hot or cold foods and beverages.
- Covering any sharp tooth edges with cotton to avoid cutting the cheeks.
Be Prepared for Your Emergency Dental Appointment
Preparing for your emergency dental appointment will help us provide appropriate treatment quickly and effectively. Although you may not be able to bring everything below with you during an emergency visit, it does help if you or someone accompanying you can provide them:
- Government ID (driver’s license or other official ID)
- A list of current medications
- Details about the issue (when it happened, how long it lasted, any bleeding, etc.)
- Any dental appliances
- Any pieces of the broken or damaged tooth
- Emergency contact information
Why Choose Us for Emergency Dental Care?
Drs. Kim and Nguyen provide compassionate emergency dental care, focusing on saving the tooth whenever possible. They know that emergency care can be as traumatic as tooth loss or damage, and they address each patient’s anxiety through calming techniques and the use of various sedation options to minimize pain and deliver optimal results.
Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Dental Services
How long can I wait after a tooth is knocked out to see an emergency dentist and still save my tooth?
It is crucial to see a dentist as soon as possible. If we see you within an hour after a tooth is knocked out, we can usually save it.
Should I go to the emergency room or the dentist for a dental emergency?
If the damage is primarily dental, Drs. Nguyen and Kim can perform emergency tooth repair, extraction, or replacement. However, if your breathing is impacted or you believe your jaw is fractured, a trip to the emergency room is best. Severe facial swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, a fever over 103 degrees, lethargy, or confusion are also signs you should go to the emergency room.
Does dental insurance cover emergencies?
Insurance covers most dental emergencies partially or fully, but this varies from policy to policy. When you arrive at our office, we will immediately begin treatment while a staff member contacts your insurance provider and works with them to maximize your coverage. Our priority is always your comfort and safety.
I am just visiting Las Vegas. Will you see me for an emergency?
Absolutely! We take pride in our emergency care for visitors to Las Vegas. Emergencies happen at inopportune times and can ruin a beautiful vacation or once-in-a-lifetime moment if you don’t have access to reliable emergency care. At PARCS Dentistry, anyone with a dental emergency is treated with respect and prioritized so they can return to enjoying their stay in Las Vegas as quickly (and as comfortably) as possible.
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