Emergency dentistry is required when one of the following situations take place:
- A tooth is cracked or dislodged by trauma, accident or eating,
- Extremely painful tooth ache,
- A damaged or dislodged dental device.
Left untreated, all of these problems can lead to tooth extraction and emergency room visits for pain. Any medical doctor will inform you, however, that the answer for dental problems is a dentist! If you are experiencing an emergency dental situation near Lake Tahoe, the Placerville Dental Group is ready to help you.
Come Immediately!
Come to our practice at 699 Main Street in Placerville quickly if you suffer any of the above problems. Telephone ahead at (530) 295-8000 so we can get ready for your visit. We put you first in line to see one of our Placerville dentists.
Severe Tooth Ache
A sore tooth is caused by one of many different complications. If a visual exam or intraoral photography does not reveal the immediate problem, x-rays will examine deeper causes. The source of tooth pain may include:
- Major tooth decay, affecting the roots,
- Bacterial infection, progressing to abscess,
- Oral cysts, tumors or other abnormalities.
Our examination diagnoses the abnormality and we proceed to the solution. Toothaches do not go away by themselves or by taking analgesics. Treating the source of the pain resolves the damage.
Broken Teeth and Appliances
If your tooth, crown, bridge, implant or other device has become loose or dislodged, collect the parts, if possible, and come to our Placerville office quickly. Before you arrive, take the following steps:
- Rinse the tooth or appliance cautiously using whatever means are available, preferably water, saliva or the classic milk.
- Reinsert the tooth or part where it goes. If that’s not possible for a tooth, keep it between your cheek and gum.
- Bite down on a tea bag or wet rag to keep the tooth or restoration in place.
- Hold something cold to your cheek to keep down any swelling.
- Alert our office at (530) 295-8000 and promptly come to our dentist.
Saving your tooth and your senses is possible with emergency dental service at our nearby Placerville office. We are available to solve your problems and send you back to your quiet life with emergency dentistry from the Placerville Dental Group!
