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Dental Emergencies services offered in Waco, TX
Dental emergencies can happen anytime and become more complicated if not treated promptly. Parks Family Dentistry makes same-day appointments available to address tooth loss, severe tooth decay, and other dental emergencies in children and adults. Jane Parks, DDS, customizes a care plan to relieve pain and other symptoms quickly and uses the latest techniques to restore the health of your teeth and gums. Call the Waco, Texas, office today to learn more about the available treatments for dental emergencies. You can also book a consultation for yourself or your family online.
What are dental emergencies?
A dental emergency describes unexpected oral health issues that require immediate medical attention. Delaying treatment can lead to a condition worsening or other complications that pose a threat to your overall health.
Parks Family Dentistry offers flexible appointment scheduling to accommodate dental emergencies for adults and children.
Dr. Parks can treat a range of oral health issues in the office. She also customizes a prevention plan to help you avoid additional dental emergencies and enhance oral health.
Which conditions are considered dental emergencies?
Parks Family Dentistry is fully equipped to handle many types of dental emergencies, including:
- Toothache
- Severe tooth decay
- Knocked-out tooth
- Chipped or cracked tooth
- Broken dental crown, bridge, or restorative device
If you experience intense tooth pain and facial swelling, you may need immediate treatment for a tooth infection or abscess. If not treated, infections and abscesses can spread elsewhere and lead to severe and potentially life-threatening health complications.
Dr. Parks can also address sudden pain and other symptoms that result from impacted wisdom teeth, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, and gum disease.
How should I manage dental emergencies?
If you experience oral health issues that require immediate care, call Parks Family Dentistry and discuss your condition with the staff. Dr. Parks can determine if you need to come into the office or visit the nearest hospital emergency room to address the issue.
Until your appointment, you can take over-the-counter medications to relieve pain and inflammation. Apply ice packs to your face to minimize swelling.
If you lose a tooth, rinse it and your mouth with warm water. Place the tooth back into its original location without forcing it into the socket. You can also preserve your tooth in a container of milk or water with a pinch of salt and bring it to your appointment.
Dr. Parks may be able to reattach your natural tooth or discuss your options for tooth replacement. She also offers other emergency treatments in-office to repair a cracked tooth, dissipate an infection, or drain an abscess. Follow-up visits are available to monitor your recovery and protect against additional complications.
Call Parks Family Dentistry today if you or your family needs urgent care for dental emergencies, or book an appointment online.