Emergency Dentistry

Emergency dentistry involves treating damage to the internal or external structure of a patient's tooth that requires immediate treatment. The damage may be from an accident or an infection that emerges in the mouth.

If a tooth has been knocked out of a patient's mouth, it needs to be reattached to the socket as soon as possible to increase the likelihood of the procedures success. The tooth should not be permitted to dry. If possible, the patient should rinse the tooth in water and, holding the tooth by the crown, place the tooth in the socket and immediately contact our emergency dentist in Lakewood. If the tooth cannot be saved, as in the case of any lost tooth, it should be replaced with a prosthetic such as a dental implant to preserve the same level of eating and speaking ability.

A tooth that has suffered a break or crack needs immediate treatment to prevent any additional damage. Our Lakewood emergency dentist will determine through an oral exam or x-ray, if a treatment, such as a tooth extraction, is required. A crown may help a cracked tooth if the dentin or enamel is damaged.

If you have a severe toothache, don’t wait for it to go away. It can be a sign of infection which needs to be treated by our Lakewood emergency dentist as soon as possible.

Lakewood Emergency Dentist

If a foreign body, such as a piece of food or an object, has become lodged in a patient's tooth in a position that prevents her from removing it, our dentist in Lakewood will use specialized tools to dislodge the object. Our dentist will also insure the tooth and gums are not damaged and that the area is free from infection.

An abscess is a pocket of pus that results from a bacterial infection. The abscess can occur at different areas of the mouth, along the gums or root of the tooth, and is usually accompanied by a severe toothache. Left untreated, the infection can spread to other areas and become life threatening, so seeking treatment at the first sign of an abscess is crucial. Our Lakewood dentist will treat the abscess by clearing up the infection and removing the damaged tissue. Additional treatment may include root canal therapy or periodontal treatment.

Our emergency dentist in Lakewood deals with treating dental problems that need require immediate attention, so that the tooth can be saved.