Emergency Dentistry in Los Gatos

Accidents can happen anytime, anywhere. By getting proper treatment at the right time, we can reduce the after-effects of the accident. It is the same for dental trauma, too. Delaying treatment can lead to losing a tooth or worse, depending on the scenario. Don't worry. Now you can avail the assistance of our local dentist in no time with emergency dentistry services.

What Is Emergency Dentistry?

Emergency dentistry offers immediate treatment for dental emergencies, especially for accidents that cause too much pain and damage to your dental system. Our emergency dentist will offer you a quick consultation at the office without prior consultation or making you wait in long lines.

What Qualifies as a Dental Emergency?

Not all dental issues are considered an emergency. You should consult an emergency dentist under the following scenarios:

• Severe pain in the tooth, gums, or any other oral part
• Fractured or chipped teeth
• Severe oral infections with too much pain
• Swelling related to oral issues
• Uncontrollable oral bleeding
• Loss of teeth by accident
• Situations in which nerves are exposed
• A foreign object stuck in between teeth
• Broken dental restorations

Importance of First Aid During Dental Emergencies

Providing appropriate first aid is equally important as visiting an emergency dentist. In some situations, it is so important that without the right first aid treatments, the patient may end up losing the teeth or suffer more severe conditions. Here are some tips you can use in a dental emergency:

• Knocked-Out, Fractured, Broken, or Chipped Tooth

  Make sure to preserve the tooth or tooth part in milk or any saline solution. Rinse the mouth with warm salt water repeatedly. You can also use ice bags to keep the swelling down.

• Toothache

  To reduce the intensity of the pain, you can use gentle warm salt water rinsing. You can also make a cold compress, especially in cases where there is pain or swelling in the gums.

• Dental Infections

  Here, warm water with salt comes to the rescue. If the pain is too intense, use cold compresses. We may provide a prescription for antibiotics if indicated. 

• Lost or Broken Restorations

  In cases where you lost or broke your dental restorations, for example, crowns, implants, or fillings, talk to your dentist about appropriate steps to be taken.

Tod Anderson DDS offers emergency dental care service by our experienced team of dental assistants. For more info and appointments, call us at (408) 540-7813, book online, or visit us at 14475 S Bascom Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95032.