You're enjoying lunch with a friend when the unthinkable happens. The crown on your front tooth comes off, exposing your remaining tooth structure underneath. Not only is this embarrassing because of how your smile looks, but it's also dangerous for your exposed tooth structure. Lunch comes to an immediate halt as you figure out what to do about your dental emergency.
Dental emergencies are never convenient, always stressful, and sometimes painful. At Palm Dental, we understand this, and we aim to see emergency patients as soon as possible to provide urgent dental care.
How to Handle a Dental Emergency in Baton Rouge
Knowing what to do in a dental emergency can also ease your anxiety, so here are some helpful tips:
- Knocked-out tooth — This is a situation that requires immediate care. The quicker we can treat your tooth, the better the chances of saving it.
- Chipped or broken tooth — Gather the pieces if possible, and contact your emergency dentist. Even a small chip may need smoothing to protect your soft tissues from irritation.
- Lost or broken restorations — If a crown or filling breaks or falls out, your tooth will need attention to protect it from further damage. Please call our team so they can assess your needs.
- Toothaches or dental pain — A persistent or constant toothache could be indicating an infection. Don't wait to treat an infection, as it won't resolve without treatment and could spread and cause damage in other areas.
- Facial pain or swelling — These symptoms may also indicate an infection, so don't wait to contact our team.
Contact Palm Family Dentistry
If you or a loved one needs emergency dental services, talk with our team at (225) 622-2545. We have two convenient dental office locations in Baton Rouge and Prairieville, LA.