Same Day Urgent Care
Although most dentist appointments are routine, there are an alarming number of people who need to see a dentist as soon as possible. Dental problems can happen at any time and usually happen at the most inconvenient time. Many dental issues are serious enough to be classified as an emergencies and they just can’t wait for you to get to a routine appointment. Fortunately, we provide emergency dental care in Long Beach.
We are pleased to provide same-day urgent dental care to patients who are in need of urgent dental services right away. An emergency dental appointment can ensure that you are not in pain for any longer than is absolutely necessary, as well as help to protect your long-term dental health and aesthetic of your smile.
In addition to providing smile makeovers to residents of Long Beach and the surrounding areas, we also provide the following general dentistry services in Long Beach: Dental Cleanings and X-Rays, Cavities, Wisdom Teeth / Oral Surgery, Endodontic Surgery, Mouthguards, Nightguards, TMD Treatment, Sedation Dentistry, Sealants, and Fluoride Treatment.
There are several situations in which same-day urgent dental care should be sought. These are some examples::
- Bleeding from the mouth that is severe or persistent
- Dental pain that is not relieved by over-the-counter pain relievers and makes it difficult to function or sleep
- A clearly cracked restoration, such as a dental crown, dental bridge, or denture
- A significant crack or break in your tooth (you should save the broken part of your tooth if you can find it as it may be possible for your dentist to reattach it)
- A knocked-out tooth (again, you should save the tooth if you can since it may be able to be placed back in the socket)
- A tooth abscess is a type of abscess that has formed around a tooth.
- Inflammation, redness, visible pus, and severe dental pain are all symptoms of infection.
- Serious facial trauma involving the mouth or jaw
A dental emergency can be stressful and frightening, especially if you are in pain or bleeding. However, it is important to stay as calm as possible while you assess what is happened and carry out any immediate first aid that is necessary. For example, stemming the flow of blood from your tooth or recovering a tooth that has been knocked out. If you’ve lost all or part of a tooth and can recover it, you should pop it in a glass of water or milk to preserve it. Make sure that you don’t touch the root as doing so, even gently, could damage it and make it less likely to reattach successfully.
When you can, contact our dental office and explain the nature of your emergency to our team. They will carry out a brief telephone assessment of your condition to determine if you need a same-day dental appointment. We may also give you additional guidance on what you should do until your appointment.
The primary objective of emergency dental care is to help alleviate any extreme pain, stop any bleeding, and restore your teeth’ function. What happens will be determined by the nature of your emergency. Some examples include:
- Strong pain relievers are prescribed.
- Antibiotics are prescribed to treat an infection.
- Performing a dental emergency, such as a root canal or tooth extraction
- Carrying out a temporary repair to restore the function of your teeth, such as a filling or crown (you’ll then need to return in a regular appointment to have a bespoke restoration created and fitted).
If you have any questions about emergency dental care, please contact our experienced and knowledgeable dental team in Long Beach, CA, who would be happy to offer their knowledge and guidance.
