The nature of an emergency is that it will happen when you least expect it. A toothache that wakes you in the wee hours of the morning, an injury chips or dislodges a tooth, or a crown falls out while you’re at work–what do you do? Knowing that you have an emergency dentist in Naperville, IL, will bring you peace of mind in what may be an extremely stressful situation.
In today’s blog, you’ll learn what constitutes a dental emergency, how emergency dentist Dr. Brown can help, and how you can prepare for the unexpected. In the meantime, if you’re looking for a family and cosmetic dentist to care for your family, call Thomas F. Brown, DDS today at (630) 296-4933 or schedule your appointment online.
Do I need an emergency dentist for…
Dental or oral pain?
If a toothache (dental) or sore soft oral tissues (gums, for instance) hurts to the point that you cannot sleep or work, or the pain wakes you from sleep, you’re experiencing a dental emergency and should call the office for an appointment the same day. However, if the pain comes and goes, you’re able to work and sleep, and you can wait a few days to see the dentist, schedule a next-available appointment.
A chipped tooth or dislodged crown?
If you chip or fracture a tooth, or if a dental restoration falls out/off, call us and request an appointment as early as possible. However, if the chip is causing intense pain that keeps you from working or sleeping, ask for an emergency visit the same day.
A tooth that’s knocked out?
This is a true dental emergency. If you can find the dislodged tooth, gently wash the root in clean water while holding the tooth by its crown. Place the tooth in a baggie with the patient’s saliva or some milk, and come to our office immediately with the tooth. In some cases, a tooth that falls out may be replaced into the socket. The nerve could reattach and heal. Even though saving a dislodged tooth isn’t always possible, because there is a chance it may survive, it’s worth a visit to your emergency dentist in Naperville, IL, Dr. Brown.
A large cut in the soft oral tissues?
Cuts on our heads bleed a lot, so grab a clean towel and apply pressure to the laceration. The best place to go for stitches is a minor emergency clinic or the emergency room. Once the cut is treated, if dental damage also occurred, call our office to determine when you need to come in.
What can an emergency dentist do for me?
As a family dentist, Dr. Brown has studied all aspects of dentistry for adults and children. Whether you need a dental restoration, replacement tooth, gum disease treatment, or relief for a dental infection, Dr. Brown and our associate dentists can help. We offer various levels of sedation to ease pain, as well. Furthermore, knowing that you have an emergency dentist in Naperville, IL, on speed dial can give you peace of mind that when trauma strikes, you’ll know who to call and what to do.
Be Prepared for Emergencies
In addition to wearing a mouthguard when playing sports, brushing and flossing daily, and eating a healthy diet, it’s wise to carry a first aid kit in your car and/or bag. You can also save your emergency dentist’s and physician’s phone numbers for quick connection when you experience an urgent need for their help.
So right now, before you keep reading, please put this into your cell phone’s address book:
Dr. Thomas Brown
Naperville Emergency Dentist
(630) 296-4933
Call Thomas F. Brown, DDS Today!
Your family deserves gentle, compassionate dentistry for checkups and cleanings, and for dental emergencies. We invite you to schedule an appointment online or call us at (630) 296-4933 now. All of our dentists, Dr. Thomas Brown, Dr. Marie Huguelet, Dr. Anna Moynihan, Dr. Kevin Santiago, and Dr. Claudia Karwowski, are accepting new patients and look forward to meeting you and your loved ones soon.