Emergency service is required when one of the following complications happen:
- A tooth is broken or dislodged by trauma, accident or chewing,
- Paralyzing tooth ache,
- A cracked or loosened dental device.
Left untreated, all of these can lead to tooth loss and emergency room trips for pain. Any medical doctor will tell you, however, that the resolution for dental problems is a dentist! If you are experiencing an emergency dental situation near Garden Valley, the Placerville Dental Group is ready to assist you.
Come Quickly!
Come to our practice at 699 Main Street in Placerville right away if you undergo any of the above problems. Call 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 hurting tooth is caused by one of numerous different issues. If a visual exam or intraoral photography does not find the immediate complication, x-rays will uncover deeper causes. The source of tooth discomfort may include:
- Massive tooth decay, invading the root,
- Bacterial invasion, forming an abscess,
- Oral cysts, tumors or other abnormalities.
Our examination locates the problem and we proceed to the solution. Toothaches do not go away by themselves or by taking painkillers. Resolving the source of the pain ends your damage.
Broken Teeth and Appliances
If your tooth, crown, bridge, implant or other restoration has become loose or has been dislodged, save the pieces, if possible, and come to our Placerville office right away. Before you arrive, take these steps:
- Rinse the tooth or appliance cautiously using whatever means are available, preferably water, saliva or the classic milk.
- Reattach the tooth or part where it resides. If that’s not possible for a tooth, put it between your cheek and gum.
- Bite down on a tea bag or wet cloth to keep the tooth or device 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.
Repairing your tooth and your sanity is possible with emergency dental service at our nearby Placerville office. We are set up to resolve your dental emergency and send you back to your comfortable life with emergency dentistry from the Placerville Dental Group!
