What is emergency dentistry?
Emergency dentistry involves urgent examination and treatment of tooth or gum trauma when time is of the essence. Dr. Herzog and his team accommodate dental emergencies because they know immediate dental care can save a traumatized tooth.
What are dental emergencies?
If your tooth is severely damaged or painful, chances are it’s a dental emergency. Dr. Herzog and his team help patients suffering from:
- Broken or cracked teeth
- Teeth that get knocked out
- Objects caught between teeth
- Severe toothaches
- Swollen gums
- Extreme mouth pain
- Lacerations
Regardless of the type of trauma you have, Dr. Herzog is happy to see you with little to no notice, treat your dental emergency, and restore your beautiful smile.
Which treatment might I require?
After a careful dental examination and X-rays, Dr. Herzog lets you know which emergency dental treatment is right for you. He might suggest:
Root canal
During a root canal, Dr. Herzog numbs the area surrounding an infected tooth, cleans out the inside of it (the pulp), fills the tooth, and seals it shut. Doing so helps save a severely damaged tooth to prevent extraction.
Crowns and bridges
If your tooth is cracked, chipped, or misshapen, Dr. Herzog applies an outer cap, or crown, to the tooth to restore it and prevent further damage. A bridge is similar to a crown but consists of two crowns attached to surrounding teeth with a replacement tooth between to fill in the gap of a missing tooth.
Dental implants
If a missing or knocked out tooth can’t be restored, Dr. Herzog works with a dental surgeon to replace it with a dental implant and a crown where the lost tooth once was.
Knocked out teeth
If your tooth gets knocked out, place it back in its socket or keep it moist in milk or saliva to preserve it. Get to Issaquah Dental Health as soon as possible, within 30 minutes if you can, to discuss options for restoring your tooth.
Object removal
If you have something caught between your teeth, Dr. Herzog numbs the area if necessary and removes the object to prevent further tooth damage and pain.
How can I prevent dental emergencies?
You can’t always prevent dental emergencies, which is why the professional staff at Issaquah Dental Health offers emergency dentistry. Adequate brushing and flossing, regular dental visits, and wearing a protective mouth guard during contact sports help prevent tooth damage.
Don’t feel anxious about damaged teeth or gums that are painful. You’re in good hands with Dr. Herzog at Issaquah Dental Health. Call the office at the first sign of a dental emergency or book an appointment online.
