Emergency dentistry provides prompt diagnosis and treatment for oral health problems that require immediate care. It’s essential to visit the dentist immediately if you injure your teeth, gums, or jaws. Making it to Silicon Valley Center for Cosmetic Dentistry within 24 hours of an accident or trauma can mean the difference between saving and losing a tooth (or teeth).

At Silicon Valley Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, the team uses emergency dentistry to treat a variety of common problems, including:

• Severe toothaches
• Oral pain

Emergency dentistry also provides treatment for loose or knocked-out permanent teeth.

If you knock out one or more of your permanent teeth due to an automobile accident, sports-related injury, or fall, it’s important to act as quickly as possible. First, pick up the pieces of your tooth, or the tooth itself, and carefully rinse it off in cool tap water. Put your tooth in a glass of milk, or tuck it inside your cheek, if you don’t have milk. Then, call the team at Silicon Valley Center for Cosmetic Dentistry. Explain the events that caused you to lose your tooth and let the receptionist know about any of your symptoms. They may be able to provide you with tips to limit pain on your way over. The team at Silicon Valley Center for Cosmetic Dentistry always sets aside time for same-day emergency dentist appointments. They will do everything in their power to save your tooth, ease discomfort, and speed up the healing process.

There’s no way to prevent accidents and injuries entirely, but there are steps you can take to protect your teeth and gums. The team at Silicon Valley Center for Cosmetic Dentistry recommends brushing and flossing regularly, wearing a mouthguard when playing contact sports, and avoiding bad habits like biting your nails or chewing on ice cubes. If you or a loved one experiences a dental emergency, request an emergency dentistry appointment at Silicon Valley Center for Cosmetic Dentistry. Call the office and speak with a friendly team member to schedule your appointment. There is an after-hours answering service available to take emergency calls.