Emergency Dentistry is where patients receive immediate care after experiencing a dental injury or are experiencing severe tooth pain. The main goal of emergency dental treatment is to reduce pain as soon as possible and optimize your oral health in the process.
By offering openings in their schedules for emergency situations that require same-day, after-hours, or weekend appointments; Your dentist can provide the necessary emergency treatment you require so you can be back to smiling.
When recovering your tooth, grab it by the top (the crown) and avoid touching the bottom (the root). This will help prevent further damage to your tooth, as the roots of our teeth are fragile. Then, rinse it with warm water to keep it clean.
Even if you think the damage is minor, don’t hesitate in giving us a call for a same-day appointment. We won’t know the severity of the damage without a professional dental exam.
If left untreated, your tooth can become infected and cause further complications. The best thing you can do is give us a call, so we can get you into our office as soon as possible.
This way your dentist can examine the tooth, determine the damage, and offer treatment recommendations that will help best to repair and protect your smile.
Once the dental emergency has been addressed, your dentist may recommend specific treatments to restore your oral health. If you have broken, damaged, or decayed teeth; Then your dentist may recommend getting dental crowns. If you’re experiencing severe/chronic headaches due to an underlying infection, then a root canal procedure may be recommended.
A common procedure used to stabilize a loose/knocked-out tooth is tooth splinting, which allows for proper healing. Sometimes, tooth extractions may be recommended to remove injured teeth that cannot be fixed with other restorative dental methods.
Rooted in Santee, we love caring for our community and brightening peoples’ days. We treat each patient like family and we’ll always go the extra mile to help you feel right at home!
At Santee Dental Group, your comfort is at the heart of our care. That’s why we use best-in-class technology to secure the most gentle, relaxing, and efficient appointments.
Whether you’re looking to elevate your preventive care routine or need restorative solutions, we’ve got you covered with a full spectrum of services tailored just for you.