Emergency Dental Care
Emergency dental situations may vary in severity, and in some cases, medications can be prescribed for the patient until they have an appointment during regular dental hours. Here are just a few cases in which patients may want to call Dr. Cleland for assistance:
- Lost or loose restoration (dental bridge, crown, veneer, inlay or onlay)
- Knocked out adult tooth
- Cracked or chipped tooth
- Severe toothache
- Unusual bleeding or pain in the mouth
Many dental emergencies occur during contact sports. Children, teenagers, and adults who participate in sports can avoid many dental emergencies with proper precautions. Patients should wear a protective mouth guard when playing sports to reduce problems associated with direct impact to the mouth, such as a knocked out tooth or a broken restoration. This is just one of many ways patients can avoid certain situations from occurring and negatively impacting their smile.
Emergencies happen, and when patients have a quality dentist such as Dr. Cleland on their side, they can rest easy knowing they have a caring, gentle professional who can assist them in improving their smile, and getting them out of the pain and discomfort they may be experiencing in a dental emergency.
Whether you are a new or existing patient of Dr. Cleland's office, you are welcome to contact our practice when a dental emergency arises. Please call when you need help and see for yourself how fast and efficiently his team can assist.