Dynamic Dental Solutions
Dental Emergency Care at Baytown, Tx
Who knows when an emergency would strike affecting your bones, skin, or your teeth. It is easy to judge other emergencies, but a dental emergency might be tricky to judge. Knowing which dental issues need emergency care can save you from visiting a dentist unnecessarily, saving your time and money.
Most of the dental injuries relate to cracked and broken teeth. These cracks may occur due to biting a hard food item, falling, sports injury, or any other reason. If the fracture is minor, it can wait; however, in case of severe crack, visit Dynamic Dental Solutions for immediate attention.
What requires emergency care?
If your tooth breaks or has completely dislodged from the socket, an emergency dental care is necessary to save it. Quick action will be essential in the following situations:
- The missing piece is large,
- The tooth is knocked out completely
- Infection
- Pain that radiates to the jaw
- Toothache accompanying fever
- Dental abscess
- Sore gums with severe pain
In case of a broken tooth, the sooner you visit our dental clinic in Baytown, Tx, the better he/she will be able to join the broken piece. Remember to keep the broken pieces with due care after rinsing them in warm water. The person should also keep the broken piece in milk so that the piece stays safe and clean. In case of severe pain, some over the counter medicines can be taken to reduce the intensity. A cold compress can also help to reduce the bleeding.
Our emergency dentist joins not only a broken tooth but also a completely knocked out tooth. If the tooth knocks out, pick it up from the crown, and if there is any dirt, wash it and put it back in the socket. Bite on gauze to push it back in place. If it is difficult to put the tooth back in the socket, store it in milk. The dentist, during the process, will clean the socket and place the tooth back. Our dentists use a special wire for holding the tooth in place. Over a few weeks, the bone will grow and make the tooth stable.
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What is not a dental emergency?
There can be certain situations that may look like an urgent concern for which a dental emergency might be needed, but the situations may not call for an urgent visit to a dentist. The following are some of those:
- Lost filling or crown if not causing severe pain
- Chipped teeth when a nerve is not exposed
- A minor toothache
- Broken retainers or braces
If you are not sure whether you need emergency dental care, call us on (281) 837-9090, and our dentists will guide you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dynamic Dental Solutions see emergency patients the same day in Baytown, TX?
We fit most emergency patients in the same day or the next morning. Call (281) 837-9090 as soon as the pain starts so we can get you a slot.
What dental problems actually count as emergencies?
My tooth just got knocked out. What do I do before I reach your office?
Hold the tooth by the crown, rinse it gently, and try placing it back in the socket. If that is not possible, store it in cold milk and call (281) 837-9090 immediately.
Can you treat a dental abscess the same day?
Yes, abscesses are prioritized at our Baytown office because infections progress quickly. If you see swelling, fever, or a bad taste around the tooth, call us.
How do I manage the pain before my emergency appointment?
Take an over-the-counter pain reliever as directed and hold a cold compress against your cheek. This only controls the pain temporarily and will not correct the cause of it.
Do I need insurance for a dental emergency in Baytown?
No, we see patients with and without insurance. We have payment options, and we discuss costs up front before anything is started.
What does an emergency dental visit entail at Dynamic Dental Solutions?
We take care of the biggest problem first and plan return visits for the rest. You leave with a plan for what’s next and how to take care of yourself at home.
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I called the dentist's office to request an emergency appointment and was able to be seen the very next day. As someone who suffers from anxiety related to dental visits, I strongly recommend this office and doctor. I visited the office in severe pain due to a tooth abscess and was able to have the tooth extracted that same day.
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~ JR Felkins
I have always dreaded going to the dentist (as a lot of people do) and have put it off for so long causing several issues I now need to get caught up on. Came across this place on a google search and am so glad I did! Dr. Thomas is amazing... Read More
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At the appointment, the main aim of our dentist is to reduce the pain. Our dentists take care of the most urgent needs during emergency care and prefer to wait for the others for a regular appointment.
So if you are searching for dentistry near you that takes care of all your dental emergencies, then visit our office in Cedar Bayou Road, Baytown, Tx.