Emergency Dentist Baytown

We Can Treat Dental Injuries, Toothaches, and More

When dental emergencies strike at inopportune times, you need the support of an experienced and dedicated team to help you regain a complete, pain-free smile. Dr. Hutto and the rest of our team at Aesthetic Family Dentistry are here to assist you and your loved ones without delay. We make time in our schedules as soon as possible to accommodate emergencies, relieve pain, and get your oral health back on the right track.

Many patients are tempted to visit their local ER when faced with a dental emergency, and they usually end up having the same experience: they wait. Most ERs are very crowded and will not prioritize dental problems unless a patient is bleeding uncontrollably. That means for most, they get to spend their time in pain and without help. At Aesthetic Family Dentistry, however, emergency patients always come first.

In need of urgent dental care? Please don’t hesitate to contact our emergency dentists in Baytown.

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Why Choose Aesthetic Family Dentistry for Emergency Dentistry?

  • Same-Day Emergency Appointments Available
  • Sedation Dentistry for Anxious Patients
  • Your Dental Insurance is Welcome
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How We Treat Dental Emergencies

There are a few different steps you’ll need to take when experiencing a dental emergency:

  • Call our office – You’ll need to start by calling to schedule an appointment. A member of our dental staff will work quickly to get you in the same day if at all possible.
  • Undergo an examination – Dr. Hutto will conduct a thorough examination of your mouth to pinpoint the problem area using advanced digital imaging.
  • Creation of treatment plan – Once the evaluation is complete, we will craft a treatment plan that details our approach to improving your smile. When ready, we’ll begin to administer appropriate treatment so that your smile will be as good as new.

The Most Common Dental Emergencies

Not all dental emergencies are the same. Some are more time-sensitive than others, and some need only minor forms of treatment. Knowing how serious your situation is may not always be easy. This is why we have some of the most common dental emergencies we see in-house listed below.
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Understanding the Cost of Dental Emergencies

To understand how much your dental emergency will cost, we’ll first need to evaluate your smile. Using digital imaging and a visual examination, we can determine how best to address the problem. This will then give us a clearer idea of how much you can expect your treatment to cost. While the exam itself is unlikely to be as costly, the restorative service(s) needed often require reimbursement from your insurance company – something we will help you achieve.

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Keys to Preventing Dental Emergencies

If you want to reduce your risk of visiting our office for a dental emergency, you’ll need to make sure that you not only practice good oral hygiene each day with twice-daily brushings and daily flossing and rinsing but also continue to see us every six months for regular checkups and cleanings. You’ll also need to wear appropriate mouth protection on and off the field (especially if you grind your teeth), eat healthier foods, and avoid using your teeth as tools.

Dental Emergency FAQs

What if My Toothache Suddenly Disappears?

A toothache vanishing on its own may seem like a good sign, but more often than not it’s actually the opposite. When an infection inside the tooth goes untreated for too long, it can eventually cause the tooth’s nerves to die altogether, thus stopping the pain. The infection will continue to grow more severe and will likely start to spread beyond the roots of the tooth, leading to an even more dire situation. Thus, even if your tooth no longer hurts, it’s imperative that you schedule an appointment with your dentist as soon as you can. Only a trained dental professional will be able to identify the root cause of the problem and determine the right kind of treatment.

Should I Visit the Emergency Room First for Dental Emergencies?

Calling the nearest emergency room may seem like the ideal choice when you have an urgent dental issue. However, the doctors there will typically lack the means to properly address dental emergencies. It’s generally better to visit a dentist first in order to ensure that you’re able to get the treatment that you truly need. That said, there are three examples of severe oral health issues that warrant a call to the emergency room: • A fractured or dislocated jawbone. • A severe oral injury that has resulted in bleeding that won’t stop. • Swelling that has started to interfere with your ability to breathe or swallow. These issues can be life-threatening if not taken care of right away. Once your life is no longer in immediate danger, you can talk to your dentist about treating any dental issues that might still be present.

What Can and Can’t You Eat with a Chipped or Cracked Tooth?

Your goal should be to avoid making the damage to your tooth worse than it already is. Naturally, this means staying away from hard foods that have the potential to further crack or chip your enamel; common culprits include nuts, hard candies, and apples. Sticky foods can also be problematic since they can potentially get inside the cracks. On top of that, damaged teeth tend to be unusually sensitive. Thus, it’s best not to eat anything hot or cold for the time being. Until your tooth can be treated, your diet should consist of soft and liquid foods. Pasta can be a great option, as can soups that aren’t too hot. If you eat anything that requires chewing, keep it away from the damaged tooth.

Should You Put a Knocked-Out Tooth in Water?

You can use water to rinse debris off of a knocked-off tooth. However, immersing said tooth in water is a bad idea since it can end up doing serious damage to the cells on the surface of the tooth roots. This can lower the chances of your dentist being able to save the tooth. The best way to preserve a tooth that has been knocked out of your mouth is to put it back in its socket. You can also place it in saline solution or milk.

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