There will never be a time in your life when you hope for a dental injury. Unfortunately, they can happen, and they can happen with little to no warning. If an accident puts your smile’s health and/or appearance in jeopardy, it can qualify as a dental emergency. You may need urgent restorative dental care, especially if you are facing the prospect of tooth loss. Your dentist can do whatever work is needed to bring your smile back to its proper condition. That means fixing health issues, but it can include cosmetic dental work, so that you are still comfortable showing off your smile after an accident.
Relying On Your Dentist In An Emergency Situation
Your dentist can make themselves available if you need urgent care after an injury. If the incident takes place in off-hours, an answering service will be on hand to explain how you can contact your dentist and explain what has happened. Priority care can be especially important if you have an avulsed (“knocked out”) tooth, or are experiencing significant discomfort.
A Dental Injury Does Not Have To Mean The End Of Your Smile
Your dentist can offer care that rebuilds your smile – they understand your appearance can be a concern in the wake of an accident. A dental bonding treatment can hide chips or cracks in a tooth. Porcelain veneers can also keep damage well hidden. That being said, your restorative work may make cosmetic work unnecessary. A porcelain dental crown is used because it can protect your tooth, and function in its place, but it is also lifelike, and can take care of visible flaws.
