If it becomes necessary, you can schedule emergency dental treatment with your dentist. These short-notice appointments are often requested when an injury occurs, particularly when a tooth is visibly damaged, loose, or knocked out completely. However, these are not the only circumstances where urgent care can be beneficial. If you are struggling with a relentless or severe toothache, you can reach out to discuss treatment for a possible infection with minimal delay.
A tooth that is chipped or cracked can be vulnerable to more harm, and it can be more vulnerable to infection. Your dentist can check and see if there is a need for a root canal procedure when you arrive. If so, the work can be done to stop the potential spread of bacteria, and to put a stop to active discomfort you are experiencing. Once this work is done, we can make plans to restore your tooth with a custom dental crown.
Putting off care for an injury gives time for an infection to spread, and for further physical damage to occur. While it might be possible to save a tooth that has been badly hurt if you seek treatment in time, its condition can worsen as you delay care. If too much time passes, you may reach a point where there is nothing left to do but perform a tooth extraction.
At our Maple Grove, MN dentist’s office, we offer a range of services to help our patients maintain their healthy smiles. When it is necessary to do so, we can bring you in for emergency care. Emergency services make it possible to save teeth that have been physically injured, and to address any complications with infections that may call for attention. If you would like to learn more about our emergency services, or if you wish to discuss routine care, you can reach Elm Creek Dental at 763-416-0606.
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