Tooth pain, along with any other dental emergency, is one of the worst moments you can experience. Although pain is something that should be appreciated because it enables us to know when something is wrong within the body, it is definitely not a moment any of us clamor for.
A broken tooth or tooth decay that has made its way deep into the tooth toward the roots and nerves can cause excruciating pain. A tooth or teeth have been knocked out because of a traumatic experience can not only be very painful, but also unsightly. For these reasons, and many others, coming into Grand Smiles Dental in Katy for dental emergency care is essential to alleviating the problem and the pain.
What Is a Legitimate Reason for an Emergency Dental Appointment?
Any of the aforementioned reasons are common for an emergency dental appointment at our Katy dental office, but there are times a person isn’t certain why there is pain and discomfort within the mouth. The only thing that is obvious is the pain itself. When the pain is unbearable or simply uncomfortable to where you have difficulty getting through the day is a more than reasonable reason for scheduling an appointment.
Dr. Dat Pham for Your Dental Emergency
Dr. Dat Pham, your Katy dentist, has experienced all kinds of needs for emergency dental care. He understands the pain his patients undergo when they are dealing with an oral emergency and will quickly take care of any of the problems you may be enduring.
Our friendly staff will be sure to get you in to see Dr. Pham and have the pain numbed in a timely manner.
What Steps Do I Take During an Emergency?
This depends on what the emergency is. If you are enduring a toothache due to a cavity, it is best to take some over-the-counter pain medicine and then visit our office. This will require the cavity to be removed and filled. A dental crown may also be required.
If a tooth has been broken, then the aforementioned procedure will be required. It will either be a filling or a dental crown. If the tooth is deemed too damaged, a dental plant may be recommended.
Dental plants or a dental bridge may be recommended by Dr. Pham if you have endured a traumatic experience which has forced teeth out of the mouth. If your tooth has been knocked out, be sure to find the tooth and keep it moist. Be sure to visit our dental office in a reasonable time.
Before any procedure, Dr. Pham will inform you of your options and what should be done to fix the problem.
For Other Problems…
Visiting the dentist on a consistent basis (on average of every six months) is the best way to ensure your teeth remain healthy. Undergoing teeth cleanings ensures plaque doesn’t build up around the teeth and affect the gums. It also helps the dentist keep an eye on possible cavities or current cavities and can correct those problems.
Correcting cavities will keep you from having to have root canals, teeth pulled, or have dental implants. This will ensure you lessen the possibility of dental emergencies.
Visit Grand Smiles Dental in Katy or call us at 281-402-8188. Our staff is ready to take care of all of your dental needs.
September 30, 2015