Emergency Dentistry
Quick and Careful Emergency Dentistry in South St. Louis, MO
Nobody plans for an accident. That’s why they are called accidents. If you’ve experienced a traumatic issue that damaged your teeth, you want care as soon as possible. If you have cracked, chipped, or even dislodged your tooth, we know how uncomfortable and scary that can be. Hawthorn Dental will get you in our office and cater to your needs as fast as we’re able. We offer same-day appointments to help you deal with your painful situation. Our caring and professional staff loves going out of their way to take care of you when you need us most. Whatever procedure you may need, you can find solace in our office. Call ahead or come into our care today. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency or have other, more serious injuries other than your mouth, please visit an emergency medical center.
Fast and Reliable Treatment
Just simply eating a meal or tripping on the sidewalk can put you in immense oral pain. No matter what happened or how embarrassed you may be, we’ll take care of you. You or your loved ones deserve fast and effective attention to ease your pain and begin the repair process. It’s essential to treat emergency dental problems as quickly as possible to both dissipate the pain and prevent further complications. If left untreated, oral issues can cause a litany of problems down the line. They can cause permanent damage to your mouth, teeth, and overall health. A few examples of dental emergencies we attend to include:
- Broken tooth
- Exposed tooth
- Throbbing pain
- Severe swelling
- Excessive bleeding
Root Canal Therapy
Cracks, decay, and other damage to your teeth can expose the roots and soft tissue to bacteria and lead to an infection. Our caring team removes the infected tissue, cleans out the canals and chamber, and seals the tooth to prevent further infection. It’s essential to treat an infected tooth with root canal therapy as soon as possible to avoid additional dental damage, including developing an abscess and tooth loss.
Extractions
If you have a tooth that’s incurred decay or damage too substantial to repair, our dental staff may have to extract it. The process of extracting a tooth helps to protect the rest of your mouth from experiencing issues, as well, and it relieves the discomfort of a severely damaged tooth. At our practice, we only perform a tooth extraction when repair is not an option. During the procedure, our team will make sure you’re as comfortable as possible. We will also help you choose a replacement solution that suits your needs.
Other Causes for Dental Emergencies
Spontaneous accidents aren’t the only things that cause dental emergencies. We operate on a wide range of causes for action, including lingering oral problems, growing infections, nerve damage, and others. If you haven’t been properly taking care of your oral health, small issues can evolve into painful and dangerous infections that culminate in a need for us to intervene. A toothache isn’t a sign of your mouth being fine and healthy. If you’ve been noticing soreness, pain, or anything else making your teeth and mouth uncomfortable, don’t hesitate to give us a call and schedule an appointment. Please contact one of our offices in South St. Louis County, MO!