Our emergency dentist in Lincoln, NE, defines dental emergencies broadly. They can be any oral health situation that causes pain or threatens your teeth and gums. So, anything from a toothache to an oral injury is considered a dental emergency.
It could be that you've broken your filling or cracked a tooth. Seeing the dentist as soon as possible prevents tooth pain and infection in these cases.
Common Dental Emergencies
Probably the most common dental emergency is a tooth infection, specifically infection in a tooth canal. Symptoms include:
- Toothache or increasing sensitivity
- Jaw or face swelling near the painful tooth
- A blister or bump on the gum
Treating a tooth canal infection eases the pain, saves the tooth from loss, and prevents infection spread.
Root canal therapy involves numbing the area around the painful tooth, extracting the infected pulp, cleaning the canal, and then closing the tooth temporarily. After a week or two, you return for a dental crown to reestablish stability.
Less common dental emergencies include oral injury or deep decay leading to crumbling or loss.
Because the definition is so broad, we always encourage patients to contact our dental offices on 40th St or Normal Blvd if you're unsure. We can always discuss your symptoms and determine whether it's an emergency. Rest assured, we'll not leave you in pain or allow a tooth to remain at risk.
Emergency Dental Care Services
Emergency dental care is designed to restore oral health as soon as possible. When you come in for your appointment, our priorities are easing your pain and diagnosing your emergency. We then gently but thoroughly treat your situation.
We understand that dental emergencies can be frightening and work to ease your distress as soon as possible.
For Dental Emergencies in Lincoln, Contact Antelope Creek Family Dentistry
If you have a dental emergency or are unsure, we encourage you to contact a helpful dental team member today. Call your nearest Antelope Creek Family Dentistry location on 40th St or Normal Blvd in Lincoln, NE to arrange emergency dental care.