Emergency Dentistry in Huntington Station, NY
Dental emergencies can, understandably, be frightening. Out of nowhere, a person might experience accidental trauma that knocks out one or more teeth. At Kane Dental of Huntington in Huntington Station, NY, we want you to know that we’ll do all we can in these scenarios to help.
The important thing is to stay calm and know that everything will be okay. Sometimes a very loose or knocked-out tooth can be reattached. If not, there are plenty of restorative options like dental implants, dental bridges, and dentures to fill the missing gap. Just give us a call at Kane Dental of Huntington, and we’ll work through the problem together.
Dental Emergencies
What are dental emergencies? Many dental problems cause pain, which can sometimes be excruciating. Unfortunately, the presence of pain doesn’t always mean an emergency. A dental emergency is something that needs to be dealt with straight away to preserve teeth and overall health.
Trauma leading to knocked-out or loose teeth is an emergency to save these teeth. Continuous bleeding that isn’t slowing down is another dental emergency. Finally, if a person has an abscess in their dental cavity, it has to be dealt with as soon as possible for fear of complications.
If you fall and one of your teeth becomes loose, try to keep it in place by biting on a piece of cotton. If the tooth has already been knocked out, place it in a clean container, and soak it in your saliva or milk. Take care not to swallow a loose tooth.
An abscess can be hard to identify. It’ll look like a tense mass full of fluid that’s associated with throbbing or pulsatile pain. Most people with an abscess will also have a fever.
Contact Us
If you’re going through a dental emergency, call our office immediately. We often leave gaps in our schedule to accommodate emergencies. Even if our schedule is full for the day, we’ll try to work something out so we can see you. If we’re unavailable or closed, we’ll redirect you to the closest place where you can receive medical attention. Call us now to make an appointment with our emergency dentist near you.