Emergency Dentistry

Emergency dentistry addressed sudden trauma to the teeth and jaws. Whether a tooth is knocked out, cracked, chipped or broke, our dentist in Walnut utilizes emergency dentistry to repair the damage.

Tooth Loss
If a tooth is completely removed from the mouth, the patient should immediately seek assistance for a possible reimplantation of the tooth by our Walnut dentist. Patient's that lose a tooth must touch it only on the crown and rinse the root in cool water. If possible, they should place the tooth back in their mouth, but not in the socket, or in a cup of milk to avoid additional trauma to the tooth.

Broken Tooth
A broken tooth can significantly alter the appearance and health of a patient's dental structure. The remaining part of the tooth in the mouth should be rinsed with warm water, and the patient should apply a cold pack to the area of their face where the broken tooth is located. Seeking immediate treatment from our Walnut emergency dentist is crucial to saving the broken piece and reattaching it to the tooth.

If you have just knocked out a tooth, broke it or it just came loose, contact our emergency dentist in Walnut and head to the office as soon as possible.

Walnut Emergency Dentist

Loosened Tooth
If an injury causes a tooth to loosen in the mouth, the patient should seek emergency dentistry no later than 30 minutes after the event. The patient should gently reposition the tooth and keep it in that position with a moistened piece of cloth on his way to our dentist.

Abscessed Tooth
Generally, toothaches are not classified as an emergency, but they may be associated with a serious condition. If the toothache is accompanied with a pocket on the section of the gums near the tooth, it usually means the tooth is abscessed, or infected, and the patient should seek immediate treatment. If left untreated, the bacteria in the tooth and gums can spread to other areas of the body and cause blood clots that can lead to a heart attack, brain abscess or stroke. Our emergency dentist in Walnut will treat the abscess with techniques that include cleaning and smoothing of the tooth. The causes of an abscess tooth are linked to several different dental conditions like gum disease, untreated cavities and dry mouth.

Many dental conditions such as abscessed tooth need to be treated as soon as possible. Our Walnut emergency dentist can provide you with the necessary treatment at any time.