Emergency Dentistry in Scottsdale, AZ

Knowing what to do, who to call, and taking swift action are extremely important when you need emergency dentistry. While not all dental emergencies are life-threatening, they often involve infections or severe pain that require timely treatment. The National Institute of Health considers a dental emergency as a problem that endangers life or affects teeth and surrounding tissues, requiring immediate action to prevent serious complications.

At The Mini Dental Implant Center of America (MDICA) in Scottsdale, AZ, we understand how stressful a dental emergency can be. We offer emergency dentistry services that include same-day appointments, so you can know your dental issue will be resolved quickly by an experienced emergency dentist like Dr. Seerat Mann or Dr. Todd Shatkin. Call our office immediately, and we can schedule you for the first available time. We also offer extended hours on Tuesday and Thursday until 7 p.m. and weekend visits by appointment.

Common Dental Emergencies and How To Manage Symptoms

Swift action is critical in a dental emergency. Call our office immediately if you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms. Until you can receive treatment, here are some tips for managing your situation.

• Intense, painful toothache: Thoroughly rinse your mouth with warm saltwater, apply a cold compress, or take over-the-counter pain medication.
• Knocked-out tooth: Pick up the tooth by the chewing end (not the root), gently rinse it off, and try to reinsert it back into the socket. If reinsertion isn’t possible, store it in a container of milk or hold it in your mouth until you can get to an emergency dentist.
• Badly cracked tooth: Keep the pieces of the broken tooth and clean them with water. Rinse your mouth with warm water, and use gauze to stop any bleeding. Apply an ice pack or cold compress to reduce soreness.
• Partially dislodged tooth: Use a cold compress and over-the-counter pain medication to ease discomfort.
• Severe swelling of the face or jaw: Facial swelling could indicate a dental abscess, a pimple-like infection inside your mouth. Rinsing your mouth multiple times daily with a mild salt-water solution can help manage discomfort and draw the pus toward the surface.
• Deep tissue injury that won’t stop bleeding: Any injury to your gums, lips, cheeks, or tongue that won’t stop bleeding requires immediate attention. Rinse your mouth with salt water, and apply gauze for 15-20 minutes. Use a cold compress to relieve pain and control bleeding. If the bleeding does not stop, see a dentist or go to the emergency room immediately.
• Broken or lost dental restoration: If you lose a filling, apply dental wax (available at drug stores) or a piece of sugar-free gum to the cavity until you can see a dentist. If you have a broken dental bridge or crown, bring your restoration to an emergency dentist.

What Does Not Require Emergency Dentistry?

Some dental issues don’t qualify as dental emergencies. You should still see a dentist in these situations, but we can handle these problems at a regularly scheduled appointment.

• Mild or dull toothache
• Minor soft tissue injury
• A tiny crack or chip in your tooth
• An object stuck between your teeth

Emergency Dentistry Services

Our practice offers several emergency dentistry services for tooth infections, pain management, and other urgent dental needs. Below are some of the common procedures we perform during emergency visits.

Tooth Extractions

Tooth extractions may be necessary in emergency situations. Most patients are probably familiar with having their wisdom teeth extracted as teens or young adults. While this procedure is typically planned in advance, a sudden pain in the jaw can be a sign that your teen’s wisdom teeth need to be removed. Another common cause for extraction is infection, either in the tooth itself or the surrounding gums. If a tooth or gum infection lingers and spreads, it can cause significant damage that requires extraction.

Root Canal Therapy

Root canal therapy has the unfortunate reputation of being a painful process. But with modern dental techniques and technology, that couldn’t be further from the truth! The goal of a root canal is to save your original tooth and relieve pain. We can determine if you need a root canal with dental X-rays, but your symptoms may include severe tooth pain, sensitivity to temperature, swelling, a loose tooth, or a darkening of your tooth’s color.

Tooth Replacement With Mini Implants

If we need to extract your tooth or a permanent tooth is knocked out and cannot be saved, we recommend replacing it promptly. Missing teeth can allow other teeth to shift, making it harder to maintain proper oral hygiene. Losing a tooth also leads to jawbone deterioration since the roots can no longer stimulate the bone. The good news is we can replace missing teeth quickly and effectively using mini dental implants.

Whether you need to replace one or many teeth, mini implants are a valuable tool. We can place these narrow-diameter implants using a minimally invasive technique, and they are stable as soon as they are secured in the jaw. That means we can replace your tooth in just one visit. We can even extract a tooth and place a mini implant in one sitting.

If You Need Emergency Dentistry, We Can Help!

When a dental emergency strikes, taking immediate action can be the difference between saving and losing a tooth. At the Mini Dental Implant Center of America in Scottsdale, we offer same-day dental appointments for patients in need. Dr. Mann, Dr. Shatkin, and our entire team will work diligently to relieve your pain and find the best solution for your emergency. Contact our office immediately if you’re experiencing a dental emergency, and we’ll do everything we can to see you as soon as possible.

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