If you've suffered a painful dental emergency, seeking fast treatment is a critical step in preserving your healthy smile! At Desert Dental Spa, we treat dental emergencies like fractured teeth, broken teeth, broken dental restorations, tooth pain and tooth damage. Severe pain should be treated right away to preserve your healthy smile and overall well-being; fortunately, our team works to offer same-day emergency dental appointments whenever possible!
Need emergency dentistry in Palm Desert? Contact your caring team at Desert Dental Spa for the fast treatment you need!
What is a Dental Emergency?
Sometimes teeth become fractured by trauma, grinding or biting on hard objects. In other cases, fillings, crowns and other restorative devices can be damaged or fall out of the mouth completely. If there is severe pain, it is essential to make an appointment with the dentist as quickly as possible. The pain caused by dental emergencies almost always gets worse without treatment, and dental issues can seriously jeopardize physical health.
At Desert Dental Spa, we offer urgent dental care for emergencies like:
Cracked, Knocked-Out or Broken Tooth
Even the strongest, healthiest smiles may still be prone to tooth fractures, cracks and breaks. Sometimes fractures are fairly painless, but if the crack extends down into the root, it is likely that the pain will be extreme. Fractures, cracks and breaks can take several different forms, but are generally caused by trauma, grinding and biting. If a tooth has been fractured or cracked, there is no alternative but to see the dentist as quickly as possible.
If a tooth has been knocked clean out of the mouth, it is essential to see a dentist immediately. When a tooth exits the mouth, tissues, nerves and blood vessels become damaged. If the tooth can be placed back into its socket within an hour, there is a chance the tissues will grow to support the tooth once again. When you arrive for your dental appointment, our dental team will try to replace the tooth in its natural socket. In some cases, the tooth will reattach; for some patients, emergency root canal therapy may be required.
Broken or Lost Dental Filling or Crown
For broken or lost dental restorations, our Palm Desert emergency dentist can offer quick repair. If your dental crown or filling has broken or come loose, the affected tooth may become extra sensitive. Contact us right away for your emergency dentist appointment, and keep your lost restoration in a cool, safe place until you arrive. If a new restoration is needed, our team crafts same-day dental crowns for your convenience!
Loose or Dislodged Teeth
When a tooth has been dislodged or loosened from its socket by trauma or decay, it may be possible to save it. If the tooth remains in the mouth and attached to the blood vessels and nerves, root canal therapy may not be necessary. Call us immediately to make an appointment. In the meantime, use a cold compress and over-the-counter medications to relieve pain. The dentist will reposition the tooth and add splints to stabilize it. If the tooth fails to heal, root canal therapy may be required.
Schedule Your Emergency Dentist Appointment
Don't hesitate when you need emergency dental care in Palm Desert. Our team is here for you, offering same-day emergency appointments and taking a gentle approach with every patient. Call Desert Dental Spa to schedule the fast, urgent treatment your smile deserves!
