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Emergency Dentistry

Emergency Dentistry

Dental emergencies, like broken teeth or severe pain, can occur after regular office hours. At Ace Dental Roseville, we’re here to provide the care you need when you need it. For after-hours dental emergencies, call us at (916) 772-0111.

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What Is Considered a Dental Emergency?

A dental emergency happens when you get an injury to the teeth or gums. The injury is serious and shouldn’t be set aside to normal business hours. Ignoring a dental problem can lead to bigger problems that are more costly down the road or cause permanent damage to your mouth.

Here are some typical dental emergencies:

Toothaches

Chipped or Broken Teeth

Knocked-out Tooth

Extruded Tooth

Objects caught between teeth

Lost filling or Crown

Broken brackets or Wires

Loose brackets or wires

Injuries to jaw or mouth

Injuries to tongue

What Can I Do?

Here are some dental Emergency Tips

Chipped or Broken Teeth
  • Save any pieces
  • Rinse mount and pieces with warm water
  • Apply gauze for 10 minutes if bleeding
  • Use a cold compress to reduce swelling and pain.
  • Call us Ace Dental Roseville as soon as possible.
  • Rinse mouth with warm water.
  • Use dental floss to remove lodged food.
  • Apply a cold compress for swelling.
  • Avoid placing pain relievers on gums.
  • Contact Ace Dental Roseville 916) 772-0111
  • Grab tooth by the crown, not the root.
  • Rinse root with water (do not scrub).
  • Attempt to place tooth back in socket, but don't force it.
  • Store tooth in milk, saline, or Seve-a-Tooth if necessary.
  • Visit Ace Dental Roseville immediately for the best chance of saving the tooth (within an hour)
  • Apply a cold compress to reduce pain.
  • Take pain relievers if needed.
  • Visit Ace Dental Roseville right away.
  • Use dental floss to dislodged it.
  • Avoid sharp objects (pins, etc.) to prevent injury.
  • Call your dentist if it doesn't work.
  • Use gum or dental cement as a temporary fix.
  • Apply clove oil for pain relief.
  • Avoid super glue.
  • Contact Ace Dental Roseville to replace it.
  • If wire is poking, gently reposition with the eraser end of a pencil.
  • Cover the wire with wax, cotton, or gauze.
  • Do not cut the wire.
  • Reattach loose brackets/bands with orthodontic wax.
  • Schedule an appointment with your orthodontist.
  • Visit a dentist or surgeon immediately.
  • Emergency care may be needed for X-rays and treatment.

Find the Best Emergency Care in Sacramento, Calif.

If you are plagued with an emergency, Ace Dental Roseville provides the best emergency dental care in the Sacramento area. Our dentist and staff are here to help you with your emergency and get you back on track. Call now if you are experiencing tooth pain or any of the above problems, (916) 772-0111! We fix your problems today!