At Sac Dentist, we understand that dental emergencies can be unexpected and, often, deeply uncomfortable or even frightening. Whether it’s a sudden toothache, a broken tooth, or a dental injury, the pain and uncertainty can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to provide prompt, compassionate emergency dental care to our community.
Prioritizing Your Urgent Needs
When you’re facing a dental emergency, time and tenderness matter. Our dedicated team is here to ensure you receive the immediate attention you deserve. Here’s how we prioritize your urgent dental needs:
- Same-Day Treatment: We strive to offer same-day appointments for emergency cases whenever possible. Our scheduling system reserves time specifically for urgent care, so we can address your needs quickly without compromising the quality of our care.
- Comprehensive Assessment: Our approach to emergency treatment starts with a thorough assessment to understand the full extent of your situation. This enables us to provide effective, personalized care that addresses not just the immediate discomfort but also any underlying issues to prevent future emergencies.
- Clear Communication About Treatment Options: We believe in empowering our patients with information. Our team will explain your treatment options clearly, ensuring you understand the steps we’re taking to alleviate your pain and repair any damage. We’re here to answer your questions and address your concerns every step of the way.
- Follow-Up Care: Emergency dental treatment doesn’t end with alleviating immediate pain. We’re committed to your long-term oral health. After addressing the emergency, we’ll work with you to plan any necessary follow-up treatments or preventive measures to keep your smile healthy and strong.
Ready to Help When You Need Us
If you or a loved one is experiencing a dental emergency, don’t wait. Contact Sac Dentist immediately at (916) 999-7830 or through our website. We’re here to provide the care you need when you need it most. Remember, addressing dental emergencies promptly not only alleviates pain but can also save teeth and prevent further complications. Trust us to be there for you and your family, with open arms and expert care, whenever you need us.
Sac Dentist aims to empower patients by educating and guiding them to make the most informed decisions about their oral health. We see it as a responsibility and privilege to provide you with trusted insights on dental procedures, including emergency services. Here, our team has answered seven of the most commonly asked questions about dental care when “the worst” happens.
How do I know if it’s an emergency?
If you are concerned about any changes in how your teeth and mouth feel or look, it’s important to contact us immediately. Problems with the mouth do not go away on their own. They only worsen and become bigger issues requiring more costly, aggressive, and time-consuming treatment.
What are some examples of emergencies you’ve treated?
Dental emergencies can be many different things. We have promptly and effectively treated everything from more “acute” or sudden issues (like trauma to the mouth, such as a tooth getting knocked out) to more chronic issues (such as dental abscesses or infections caused by progressive decay).
What should I do if my tooth gets knocked out?
Aside from calling us right away to come to our office ASAP, we suggest that you place the tooth back in your mouth. Take great care not to damage any of the soft tissues that are attached to the tooth. If it’s too much of a swallowing risk or you can’t safely reintroduce the tooth, place it in a container with milk. The milk helps to nourish the ligaments connected to the tooth, which increases the odds of it being successfully “reimplanted” and our ability to “save” the tooth.
How do you treat dental emergencies?
It depends on the emergency or the underlying source of the problem. We can preserve even infected teeth that cause intense toothaches with predictable treatments like root canal therapy.
What if my tooth can’t be saved?
No worries! If it’s an essential tooth (not a third molar or wisdom tooth) causing your pain, swelling, and other symptoms, we will want to replace it promptly. Sac Dental provides the most advanced options for tooth replacement, including implant crowns, bridges, and dentures.
Can I prevent dental emergencies?
Yes, many oral problems can be prevented with services like regular professional teeth cleanings at our office and oral appliances like mouthguards (to protect against sports-related dental injuries) and nightguards (to prevent damage caused by chronic teeth grinding).
What can I do at home to ease the pain right away?
When you call us, we can provide instructions on relieving symptoms immediately. For instance, you can ease swelling and pain with warm H₂O (mix ~half a teaspoon of salt with one cup of water). Adding items like a warm compress, topical products like Orajel™, and specialized dental cement/adhesive (for dislodged crowns and dental restorations) to your dental First-Aid kit is also a good idea. Only use other medications to help with pain, as your dentist advises.
