Emergency Dentist in Northside Richmond, VA

You know how quickly a dental emergency can stop your life in its tracks. We understand how important it is to treat them quickly at Best Smiles North Side Office. Whenever possible, Dr. Naveen Chennupati takes time out of his schedule to treat dental emergencies as quickly as possible, not only to protect your oral health but also to help you get out of pain and get back to your daily routines.

WHAT ARE DENTAL EMERGENCIES?

Dental emergencies can be caused by a variety of factors. Here are some common dental emergencies we treat:

  • Severe tooth pain cannot be relieved by over-the-counter pain relievers
  • Broken or chipped teeth
  • Sports-related or accident-related tooth loss or knockout
  • Bleeding from the gums or soft tissues

CALL US IMMEDIATELY IF YOU SEE SIGNS OF A DENTAL EMERGENCY!

There is no dental issue too small for Best Smiles North Side. We will assist you while you wait to come in by determining the urgency of your visit. For instance, you can take certain steps to help a tooth survive if it has been knocked out. We will provide you with the necessary information so that all efforts are made for the best possible outcome.

WHAT ARE DENTAL EMERGENCIES, AND HOW DO YOU TACKLE THEM?

What is Dental Emergency?

A dental emergency is any injury or condition that must be treated immediately.

Examples of emergency dental care include the following conditions and situations.

  • Broken or cracked teeth.
  • Knocked out or loose teeth.
  • Badly damaged crowns, bridges, and other restorations.
  • A throbbing tooth ache that interferes with day-to-day activities.
  • A pus-filled lump or pocket at the gums.
  • Facial swelling.

Some of the above conditions are symptoms of a very serious type of infection known as dental abscess.

Abscesses are pus-filled growths that produce a foul taste and breath.

Untreated infections can spread to other parts of the face or body.

What can be done before you see the dentist?

  1. Patients can relive pain and help to preserve their teeth and smiles by using ice packs or cold compressors.
  2. Save and bring portion or your broken tooth with you to your emergency dental visit.
  3. Its generally recommended that a tooth be placed in a glass of milk or similar moist environment.
  4. Take great care to assure that the tissue attached to the knocked-out tooth doesn’t become damaged.
  5. Bring the tooth with you so your dentist can reattach it promptly.

How do you prevent a dental emergency?

Taking care of your teeth is the best way to avoid many common emergencies, such as painful infections caused by gum disease and tooth decay.

Visit your dentist regularly for checkups and professional cleanings.

Replace old fillings and worn restorations.

Wear these dental appliances when playing sports or engaging in other activities that could harm your teeth.

To avoid sports-related emergencies, get fitted for a custom mouth guard.

For more information contact

Best Smiles North Side Family Dentistry creating beautiful Smiles for Life

Dr. Naveen Chennupati
9195 staples mill rd., Henrico, VA 23228
Call us: (804)823-5500
www.bestsmilesdentist.com

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