If someone has a dental emergency, especially if it’s something that’s painful or something that’s right in their smile, we work very hard to see those patients the same day and alleviate their concern or their issue. We are here Monday through Friday, so not a lot of practices have Friday hours, but we do make available time to be able to help patients of our practice, and then other new patients as well.
Repair Dental Damage With Our Restorative Treatments
In their many years of practice, your dentists at Houston Uptown Dentists have seen every type of dental emergency there is. No matter what is going on with your smile, we can help you through it. We provide a number of dental treatments to stop your pain and save your smile. As our patient, you’ll have access to:
- Tooth-Colored Fillings – Our beautiful fillings will stop your pain, repair dental damage, and blend in naturally with the rest of your smile.
- Root Canal Treatment – Contrary to what many people believe, a root canal will actually help you feel better. This treatment cleans out the infection from a diseased tooth and seals it to prevent future problems.
- Dental Crowns – Your dentist can have a crown made to cap a damaged or diseased tooth. We can place a temporary crown on your tooth while your final restoration is being made.
- Tooth Extraction – If we’re unable to save your damaged tooth, we’ll gently extract it. Removing a problem tooth will stop your pain and help protect your oral health.
- Wisdom Teeth Removal – If your wisdom teeth are causing you pain and difficulties, we can remove them to prevent problems such as damage to your other teeth.
Save Your Smile in Case of a Dental Emergency
You can’t prevent accidents, but you can have a plan in place to deal with them. Here are a few general tips and specific examples of what to do in dental emergencies:
- Stop any bleeding as soon as possible.
- Invest in a first aid kit.
- Wear a custom athletic mouthguard during physical activities.
- If a tooth gets knocked out or broken, store it in a small container of saliva or milk and bring it with you to our office.
- Use over-the-counter medications to relieve pain.
- Use a cold compress to reduce swelling.
Emergencies are already stressful. If you are also uncomfortable at the dentist, our calming, soothing staff can help relieve your anxiety.
Don’t grin and bear your pain. Call us during any Houston dental emergencies at 832-463-1021. You can also make an appointment online if your situation is less pressing.
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