Any dental problem that requires immediate attention in order to save a tooth, stop persistent tissue bleeding, or relieve severe pain is considered a dental emergency. A tooth injury, gum bleeding, or toothache are all examples of dental emergencies. At The Center for Complete Health Dentistry @ Wilton, Dr. Kostrzewski and Dr. Spennato specialize in reliable and affordable, in-office urgent care services that restore peace of mind.
We Offer Urgent Care for These Dental Emergencies
We are equipped to treat these dental emergencies:
Loose Bridges - Unless you’re in great pain, a loose bridge is generally not considered an emergency situation. But you should make a dental appointment with one of our dentists as soon as possible, because the situation will only get worse.
Loose Crowns - If you have lost the crown, you can coat the tooth surface with an over- the-counter dental cement (available at many pharmacies) to temporarily seal the area until Dr. Kostrzewski or Dr. Spennato can repair it. Whether your crown is loose or lost, call our office as soon as possible.
Loose Fillings - A loose or lost filling is rarely an emergency. However, it can be painful because the exposed tooth tissue is often sensitive to temperature, pressure, or air. If you lose a filling, put it in a safe place and make an appointment in our office as soon as you can.
Broken or Chipped Teeth - Fixing a chipped tooth depends on how much of the tooth has broken off. Usually, a chipped tooth isn’t an emergency and can be corrected with dental bonding. This means that the dentist will apply a strong, tooth-colored material to it to restore the tooth’s shape.
Soft Tissue Damage and Gum Bleeding - In most cases, bleeding gums indicate a form of gum disease, which is an emergency our dentists can help treat. They will likely perform a deep dental cleaning or scaling and root planing procedure to help remove any infection within the gums. Additionally, an oral rinse may be prescribed to help reduce inflammation and infection.
Loose or Knocked-Out Teeth - Knocking out or loosening a tooth is a medical emergency. If an adult tooth is knocked out, try putting it back in place and contact our office immediately. Don't try to re-insert a baby tooth – bring your child to one of our dentists immediately. If you can't put an adult tooth back into position, place it in milk and contact our dental health clinic.
Tooth Abscesses - As a more serious dental emergency, a tooth abscess may require immediate root canal therapy by Dr. Kostrzewski or Dr. Spennato. This involves drilling into the affected tooth to drain the abscess and remove any infected tissue. Go to the emergency room
if you have an abscessed tooth accompanied by a high fever.
Toothaches - One of the most common reasons for a bad toothache is severe decay or an infection. To resolve this issue, our dentist may need to perform a root canal. After they finish the procedure, you will begin to feel significantly better than when you first came in. Sometimes, it is also necessary to restore the tooth with a dental filling or crown, a process that can be done during the same visit or a follow-up appointment.
Cracked Teeth - Having a piece of a tooth break off and fall out is certainly startling. And if there is pain or blood involved, it is definitely considered a dental emergency. Even if it doesn’t hurt or bleed, a cracked tooth or chipped tooth should be seen by one of our dentists. However, the amount of urgency depends on the type and severity of the problem.
Loose Bridges - Unless you’re in great pain, a loose bridge is generally not considered an emergency situation. But you should make a dental appointment with one of our dentists as soon as possible, because the situation will only get worse.
Loose Crowns - If you have lost the crown, you can coat the tooth surface with an over- the-counter dental cement (available at many pharmacies) to temporarily seal the area until Dr. Kostrzewski or Dr. Spennato can repair it. Whether your crown is loose or lost, call our office as soon as possible.
Loose Fillings - A loose or lost filling is rarely an emergency. However, it can be painful because the exposed tooth tissue is often sensitive to temperature, pressure, or air. If you lose a filling, put it in a safe place and make an appointment in our office as soon as you can.
Broken or Chipped Teeth - Fixing a chipped tooth depends on how much of the tooth has broken off. Usually, a chipped tooth isn’t an emergency and can be corrected with dental bonding. This means that the dentist will apply a strong, tooth-colored material to it to restore the tooth’s shape.
Soft Tissue Damage and Gum Bleeding - In most cases, bleeding gums indicate a form of gum disease, which is an emergency our dentists can help treat. They will likely perform a deep dental cleaning or scaling and root planing procedure to help remove any infection within the gums. Additionally, an oral rinse may be prescribed to help reduce inflammation and infection.
Loose or Knocked-Out Teeth - Knocking out or loosening a tooth is a medical emergency. If an adult tooth is knocked out, try putting it back in place and contact our office immediately. Don't try to re-insert a baby tooth – bring your child to one of our dentists immediately. If you can't put an adult tooth back into position, place it in milk and contact our dental health clinic.
Tooth Abscesses - As a more serious dental emergency, a tooth abscess may require immediate root canal therapy by Dr. Kostrzewski or Dr. Spennato. This involves drilling into the affected tooth to drain the abscess and remove any infected tissue. Go to the emergency room
if you have an abscessed tooth accompanied by a high fever.
Toothaches - One of the most common reasons for a bad toothache is severe decay or an infection. To resolve this issue, our dentist may need to perform a root canal. After they finish the procedure, you will begin to feel significantly better than when you first came in. Sometimes, it is also necessary to restore the tooth with a dental filling or crown, a process that can be done during the same visit or a follow-up appointment.
Cracked Teeth - Having a piece of a tooth break off and fall out is certainly startling. And if there is pain or blood involved, it is definitely considered a dental emergency. Even if it doesn’t hurt or bleed, a cracked tooth or chipped tooth should be seen by one of our dentists. However, the amount of urgency depends on the type and severity of the problem.
Have a Dental Emergency? Give Us a Call Now!
When you have a dental emergency, it’s important to visit our office as soon as possible. At The Center for Complete Health Dentistry @ Wilton, our patients are our priority. We have flexible hours each day to accommodate all our patients, including those with dental emergencies. If you have a dental issue that requires immediate attention, please call our office now at 203-567-4866.
