Northern Smiles Emergency Dentistry

Emergency Dentistry

Budget Friendly

We are cognizant that everyone has different budgets and goals for their oral health. We strive to provide excellent patient care at competitive rates.

Quick Recovery Times

Trips to the dentist aren't always our favorite. We do our best to be as precise and gentle as possible to reduce your recovery time!

Flexible Scheduling

We all have unique schedules and needs. That's why our team is proactive in finding you appointment slots that fit your calendar.

EMERGENCY DENTISTRY

An Emergency Dentistry Team That Cares

Dental emergencies can be scary. It can be a situation that produces plenty of anxiety and panic. Whether you knocked out a tooth, chipped a tooth, or broke a crown the good news is that we have the expert emergency dentists you need in Phoenix to turn your concern back into a smile! At Northern Smiles Dentistry our proficient dental team is well-versed in handling a variety of dental emergencies, however, if you are in extreme pain, bleeding profusely, or genuinely concerned for your well-being we always recommend visiting the emergency room. If you are unsure about the severity of your injury you can always call our dental office in Phoenix, AZ.

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Quick Thinking

Traumatic Dental Injuries

A knocked-out permanent tooth requires quick thinking and immediate action. You’ll increase the chances that the tooth can be saved if you pick it up without touching the root, gently clean it off with water, and put it back in its socket facing the correct way. Hold it in place with gentle pressure as you rush to the dental office or emergency room. If you can’t replant it immediately, tuck it between the patient’s cheek and gum, or carry it in a container of cold milk.

For a more traumatic injury such as a tooth that has been moved or loosened, treatment needs to occur within six hours. However, if there is uncontrollable bleeding, go immediately to the ER. Fortunately, other dental injuries that happen most frequently are less severe. The most common traumatic dental injuries are chipped teeth. If a tooth is chipped, try to find any pieces that have come off, as it might be possible to reattach them. Make an appointment for an office visit as soon as possible, and bring the pieces with you.

Acute or Persistent

Tooth Pain

Acute or persistent tooth pain always signals a need for an urgent visit to the dental office. The most common cause of dental pain is tooth decay, a bacterial infection that can spread through many parts of the tooth, and even into the gum tissue. Sometimes, tooth pain indicates that you may need a root canal treatment — a procedure that not only relieves the pain of an infection deep inside the tooth, but also can keep the tooth from having to be removed. Other times, pain may be caused by a loose filling or sensitive tooth. The only way to know for sure what’s causing your tooth pain is to make an appointment at the dental office right away.

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Gum Emergencies

Injuries and infections involving the soft tissues of the mouth may also require emergency treatment. The tissues of the gums, tongue, or cheek lining can be damaged by accidental bites, falls, sports injuries, and scalding liquids. They may also suffer injury from foreign bodies that become lodged below the gum line, and they can develop painful and potentially serious abscesses. A periodontal (gum) abscess is a pus-filled sac caused by an infection and is usually quite painful. Abscesses require immediate attention at the dental office.

Any injury to the soft tissues of the mouth should be rinsed with dilute salt water. If there is visible debris, it should be cleared. Bleeding can usually be controlled by pressing a clean, damp material to the area for 10-15 minutes. If this does not work, go to the emergency room immediately.

A foreign body lodged beneath the gum line can sometimes be gently worked out with dental floss or a toothpick. But if this can’t be accomplished easily, make a dental appointment so the area does not become damaged and/or infected.

Northern Smiles Orthodontics

Orthodontic Emergencies

Although there can be discomfort associated with orthodontic treatment, there are only a few true orthodontic emergencies. They include trauma or injury to the teeth, face or mouth. Infection or swelling of the gums, mouth or face, and severe, unmanageable discomfort or pain in these areas can also be orthodontic emergencies. In any of these situations, seek immediate care from the dental office or emergency room — whichever is your best option. For loose, broken or irritating pieces of orthodontic hardware, please call the dental office for advice.

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