Emergency Dental Service in Los Angeles, CA

Emergency Care for These Services

We provide emergency care for various dental issues, including:

• Loose Bridges: Promptly fixing a loose bridge ensures structural stability and prevents potential complications that might jeopardize the health of nearby teeth.
• Loose Crowns: Loose crowns need immediate attention; preventing exposure of the underlying tooth is crucial to avoiding increased sensitivity or further damage.
• Loose Fillings: If a loose filling is not addressed quickly you risk bacteria entering the exposed cavity, which could lead to deeper infections or decay.
• Broken or Chipped Teeth: Seeking immediate care for broken or chipped teeth is vital to prevent further breakage, exposure of the inner tooth, and potential infections.
• Soft Tissue Damage and Gum Bleeding: Immediate management of soft tissue damage and gum bleeding helps halt continuous blood loss, reduce the risk of infection, and promote optimal healing.
• Loose or Knocked-Out Teeth: The chances of saving the tooth rely on swift action; loose or knocked-out teeth can be saved, which greatly increases and prevents long-term dental complications.
• Tooth Abscesses: It’s crucial to address tooth abscesses immediately, as they are infections that can spread rapidly, potentially endangering overall health.
• Toothaches: A toothache can be caused by many things, and having it addressed promptly can save you from further complications, whether the cause is decay, infection, or trauma.
• Cracked Teeth: Attending to cracked teeth without delay minimizes the risk of the crack deepening, which could lead to infections or the need for more intensive treatments.

What To Do With a Knocked-Out Tooth

If you have a knocked-out tooth, do this immediately:

1. Handle the Tooth Carefully: Pick it up by the crown, not the root.
2. Rinse If Dirty: Gently rinse the tooth with water, don’t scrub.
3. Try to Reinsert: If possible, gently place it back in the socket.
4. Keep the Tooth Moist: If reinsertion isn’t possible, keep it moist in milk or saliva.
5. Contact Us Immediately: Time is critical in saving the tooth.

Prevention Is Best

While we’re always here to help in an emergency, the best care is prevention:

• Regular dental check-ups: Having a professional team keep an eye on your oral health can increase your chances of potential issues being spotted early.
• Good oral hygiene practices: Daily brushing and flossing are key to prevention.
• Wearing protective gear during sports: Mouthguards are small, but make a big difference. Wear a mouthguard when participating in contact sports.
• Avoiding hard foods that can crack teeth: Popcorn seeds and ice have a track record of breaking teeth. Take charge of your oral health by choosing what you chew.