Emergency Care
Prompt Emergency Dental Care In San Diego
DENTAL IMPLANTS
COSMETIC
FILLINGS
INVISALIGN®
VENEERS
PREVENTATIVE CARE
San Diego Emergency Dental Services
You can't plan for everything, and sometimes dental care is not simply a routine. Sometimes dental care is an emergency, and at our San Diego Dental office, we do our best to accommodate what you need when you need it. Contact True Design Dentistry if you need to schedule an emergency service appointment with our San Diego dentist and staff today!
FRACTURED TOOTH
Tooth fractures caused by an accident can be very painful. Patients should consult their dentist as early as possible. It is important that patients take a few steps before visiting their local San Diego dentist when they have a fractured tooth. The broken pieces of the tooth should be collected, gently washed, and should be taken with them to the dentist’s office. If the tooth is knocked out then the patient should try and put the tooth back in the socket. If it is not possible, the patient can put the tooth in the vestibule and rush to our dental office for emergency dental treatment. Treatment options for fractured teeth depend on the type of fracture that has occurred. If a small part of the tooth is chipped off, the dentist may suggest dental bonding or veneers. If the tooth is cracked or broken into two, then the tooth may need to be repaired and may have to be protected using a dental crown.
ABSCESSED TOOTH
The bacteria from plaque can reach the pulp of the tooth and cause infection. This leads to the formation of pus and dental abscesses. If the tooth is not treated in time, the infection can reach the root and affect the bone. Treatment of an abscess includes the pus being drained from the tooth and having antibiotics applied to the region. Patients may experience pain when they have an abscessed tooth. It is important to contact your San Diego dentist at the earliest possible time to protect the tooth and your overall oral health.
MISSING TOOTH
A person may lose a tooth from an accidental injury, tooth decay, or a gum problem. When the tooth falls out, the first step is to gently take the tooth holding the crown, and wash it without disturbing the root. The patient can rinse their mouth with warm water and try to place the tooth back in the socket or in the vestibule area. The free tooth can also be preserved in a container of milk before visiting your emergency dentist in San Diego. The time duration from the injury to the dental visit plays a crucial role. If the tooth falls out from decay or gum disease, the dentist may suggest the restoration of the lost tooth. There are many methods in dentistry to replace a lost tooth. At True Design Dentistry, your dentist will take the time to explain your missing tooth treatment options so you have the information needed to make an educated decision about your treatment plan.
BROKEN FILLING
A dental filling can occasionally become damaged or fall out. A broken filling or crown can be an emergency condition because the tooth can cause discomfort to the tongue and the cheeks. Additionally, you may experience pain in the tooth. The cavity can attract food particles putting the tooth in danger of decay. A trip to your San Diego emergency dentist can help you avoid these problems. Clove oil can be used with cotton to relieve the pain in the area. If the patient has a fallen crown, they can wash the inside of the crown and try placing it back over the tooth before visiting the dentist.
TEETH EXTRACTION EMERGENCY
Severe tooth decay or an impacted tooth can sometimes cause unbearable pain in patients. Visiting an emergency dentist in San Diego is of utmost importance during such situations since these problems can distract a person from daily activities. Your local dentist will treat such conditions with pain medicine and then move forward with the tooth extraction process. Based on the complexity of the tooth position, a non-surgical or surgical process may be suggested by your dentist. It is important for patients to follow the post-operative instructions from the dentist to ensure proper healing.
SAVE A TOOTH
A knocked-out tooth can be saved if it is taken to your local San Diego dental clinic within an hour of the incident. Patients should follow a few steps to make sure the tooth is safe. The knocked-out tooth should be taken and washed gently without disturbing the root. The tooth should be put back in the socket. If the patient is unable to place it back in position the tooth can be saved in a vestibule or in a container of milk before visiting the emergency dentist in San Diego. Similarly, a tooth that is broken may be saved with the help of dental crowns.
Get In Touch
Reach out to us at True Design Dentistry for emergency dental care in San Diego!
Visit Our Office
Our office is located on the Northwest corner of Genesee and Balboa Avenue, behind El Pollo Loco (opposite The Home Depot.)
- BUSINESS HOURS
- Monday - Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Saturday - Sunday: Closed
