Emergency service is necessary when one of the following painful situations arise:
- A tooth is broken or loosened by trauma, accident or chewing.
- Extreme tooth ache.
- A damaged or loosened dental device.
Left untreated, all of these problems can lead to tooth loss and hospital 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 Diamond Springs, the Placerville Dental Group is ready to help you.
Come Immediately!
Come to our practice at 699 Main Street in Placerville promptly if you experience any of the above problems. Telephone ahead at (530) 295-8000 so we can get ready for your arrival. We put you first in line to see one of our Diamond Springs dentists.
Severe Tooth Ache
A painful tooth is caused by one of many different problems. If a visual examination or intraoral photography does not uncover the immediate issue, x-rays will scan for deeper causes. The source of tooth pain may include:
- Deep tooth decay, down to the root.
- Bacterial invasion, leading to abscess.
- Oral cysts, tumors or other abnormalities.
Our examination uncovers the cause, and we proceed to the remedy. Toothaches do not go away by themselves or by taking painkillers. Curing the source of the problem ends your pain.
Broken Teeth and Appliances
If your tooth, crown, bridge, implant or other appliance has loosened or become dislodged, save the parts, if possible, and come to our Diamond Springs office quickly. Before you arrive, take the following steps:
- Rinse the tooth or device carefully using whatever means are available, preferably water, saliva or milk.
- Reinsert the tooth or part where it normally belongs. If that’s not possible for a tooth, put it between your cheek and gum.
- Bite down on a tea bag or wet rag to keep the tooth or device in place.
- Apply something cold to your cheek to keep down any swelling.
- Alert our office at (530) 295-8000 and immediately come to our dentist.
Keeping your tooth and your sanity is possible with emergency dental service at our nearby Placerville office. We are set up to fix your complications and send you back to your life with emergency dentistry from the Placerville Dental Group!
