Sometimes, accidents happen. While you do all you can to avoid them, you also need to know how to handle them when they do occur. When it comes to your smile, your enamel is typically pretty good at keeping your teeth safe from harm, but even though it’s tougher than bone, it can still become damaged due to tooth decay or injury. And bacteria are just waiting to get in and do some harm.
If you’ve cracked, chipped, or broken a tooth, talk to Dr. Torrens-Parker, D.D.S., M.S. at Allen Family Dental in Allen, TX. Our office understands that a dental emergency is a tough thing to deal with on your own, and we want to help you move forward after experiencing damage. A dental emergency can be scary to navigate, but when you’ve got a trusted, local oral health team to guide you, you can take real steps toward restoration.
When you break a tooth, the clock starts ticking. Find your path forward after damage with Allen Family Dental.
First, Make Sure Everyone’s Alright
If you’ve been involved in an accident, or if someone near you has tripped and caused dental damage, then your first step is to check on everyone’s condition. Sometimes, there are situations that need more assistance than an emergency dentist can provide. If you are concerned at all about the safety of yourself or others, go directly to the emergency room. They have tools and training to help people in lifesaving situations.
After you’ve made sure that everyone’s ok, it’s time to assess the damage. If you or another person have broken or dislodged a tooth, then you want to carefully gather the pieces and place them into a cup of warm milk or saltwater. Your local drugstore also has options to transport dental material to your provider.
Apply A Compress And Call Your Dentist
There may be some bleeding where the injury happened. If that’s the case, apply some clean gauze to the area in order to slow or stop the flow of blood. Then, take the time to talk to your dentist about your next steps.
Our office helps people when they’ve experienced a dental emergency. Call our office as soon as you can, and we can help you to make sense of your next steps. Set up a time to address the situation and head to our office quickly but carefully.
Find Your Dental Direction With Allen Family Dental
Your smile is there for you when you need it; be there for it when it needs you. To find out more about our emergency dental services, call Allen Family Dental in Allen, TX, today at 469.342.6644.
