Las Vegas Dental Emergencies

Dental Emergencies Frequently Asked Questions

What Should You Do If You Have A Dental Emergency? 

There are some steps you should take that apply to specific dental emergencies. For example, if you have a knocked-out tooth, your dentist may be able to replant the tooth. You can either replace the tooth in its socket and hold it there until you can see our emergency dentist or transport your tooth in a cup of cow’s milk. If cow’s milk isn’t available, you can submerge your tooth in a cup of your saliva. 

However, suppose you have a broken dental appliance. In that case, you should promptly collect all the pieces and show them to your emergency dentist. You may also need to take steps to manage the bleeding if there’s damage to your gums or teeth.

If you’re unaware of the cause of your emergency or what to do to deal with your symptoms, you can take the following steps:

• For dental emergencies, call Absolute Dental’s Las Vegas hotline (702) 744-8009) 
• Describe your symptoms or condition and make arrangements for emergency dental services from one of our board-certified dentists
• Follow any instructions given before coming to our office

Our emergency dentist will tell you if you should rinse your mouth, apply ice packs, or take any other steps before coming to our office. 

What Is Considered A Dental Emergency?

You need emergency dental care if you have a fractured or dislodged tooth or any of the other issues listed on our list of dental emergencies. However, you may also need emergency dental services if you have symptoms such as pain or bleeding gums.

Determine if any of the following apply to your situation:

• You have an identifiable emergency on our dental emergency list
• You have a swollen mouth or jaw
• You have worsening pain in your teeth, jaw, or gums
• Your gums or teeth are bleeding
• You’re suffering from severe pain

These symptoms indicate you need emergency dental care. It’s best to contact our office to speak to a dentist immediately rather than delay treatment.

What Is The Most Common Dental Emergency?

Toothaches are the most common dental emergency. One of the reasons you should seek emergency dental care near you is that several root causes could be responsible for your toothache. Your dentist will diagnose the cause and provide appropriate treatment to alleviate your symptoms.

Some causes of this common emergency include:

• Inflammation of the dental pulp
• Abscess
• Cellulitis
• Inflamed gums

Damaged, loose, and dislodged teeth are also common reasons people need emergency dental care. Reasons for damaged, loose, or dislodged teeth include the following:

• Blow to the mouth
• Car accidents
• Falls
• Sports injuries

What Is The Best Painkiller For A Severe Toothache?

You may be able to alleviate your pain with over-the-counter painkillers, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. You can use the oil of cloves for a home remedy that may offer some relief. Purchase oil of cloves from a drugstore, soak a cotton ball in the oil, and bite down on the cotton ball. 

You should floss your teeth, particularly those close to the source of the pain. If something is stuck between your teeth, flossing could remove the source of your discomfort and provide relief.

Other options for alleviating tooth pain include rinsing your mouth with warm salt water. You can also manage pain by applying dental anesthetic gel.

You can reduce your pain by avoiding hot and cold foods and using toothpaste designed to reduce tooth sensitivity. Elevating your head while sleeping may also help. However, these are solutions that may offer little immediate relief. 

How Can I Sleep With A Toothache?

If you’re unable to seek emergency dental care promptly, you may struggle to sleep if you’re suffering from severe pain. The following options can help you manage your pain so that you can sleep:

• Elevate your head: Elevating your head prevents blood from rushing to the tooth, which may intensify the pain.
• Rinse your mouth: Rinse with warm salt water.
• Take painkillers: Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are over-the-counter painkillers that can be obtained without a prescription. These can help to manage the pain.
• Use ice packs: Applying ice packs can reduce your pain. 

Common Procedures Performed For Dental Emergencies 

Some of the most common procedures used to treat dental emergencies include dental crowns, dental repair or restoration, tooth extraction, and wisdom tooth extraction.

Dental Crowns

A crown is something a person wears on their head. A dental crown is something that goes on top of your tooth. Although some people get dental crowns for cosmetic reasons because they conceal damage, they are most commonly used to support and protect damaged teeth. If you have a tooth that’s chipped, worn down, weakened, or decayed, a dental crown may be the best way to protect the tooth, prevent further damage, and improve your smile. 

Dental Repair

Dental repairs involve treating the root source of your dental issue and preventing it from worsening. Getting a filling is a dental repair because fillings protect teeth from weakening, prevent further decay, and enable you to use your teeth without fear of further damage. Dental bridges are another option for dental repair. Bridges compensate for missing teeth if you’ve lost teeth in a dental emergency or have to have teeth extracted.

Dental Restoration

Dental restoration aims to make your teeth like they were before your dental emergency. Emergency dental restoration services address the reason for the emergency and restore the appearance of your teeth. Inlays and onlays are options when you want to restore your teeth. Inlays are comparable to fillings and are used to treat cavities, but inlays are used for larger holes. Like fillings, they strengthen your tooth and prevent cavities from spreading. Onlays lay over the bottom of your teeth. They’re designed to cover the part of your tooth you use to bite with to repair damage to that part of the tooth, restore your tooth’s functions, and restore the appearance of your tooth.

Other procedures used for dental restoration include the following:

• Dental implants
• Porcelain veneers

Tooth Extraction

Losing teeth can weaken your jaw and cause various issues. You may have difficulty chewing and speaking if you have missing teeth. However, if you have a decayed tooth or severely damaged tooth, you may need an emergency tooth extraction. Your emergency dentist can assess chipped, broken, fractured, and decayed teeth to determine if you need the tooth removed. Leaving a broken tooth untreated can cause bone loss. Failing to treat a decayed tooth promptly can cause the infection to spread to your pulp and gums. 

Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Many people lack the space needed for their wisdom teeth to erupt, leading to impacted wisdom teeth. When these teeth fail to break through your gums, you can suffer from several symptoms, including the following:

• Bleeding gums
• Jaw pain
• Pain when opening your mouth
• Swollen gums
• Swollen jaw

In some cases, impacted wisdom teeth push against neighboring teeth, affecting their alignment or causing tooth damage. You also risk developing cysts, cavities, and gum disease. You may need your wisdom teeth extracted to alleviate your symptoms and eliminate the oral health risks caused by impacted wisdom teeth. 

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Absolute Dental’s Emergency Services FAQ

Do You Offer Virtual Exams?

At Absolute Dental, we recognize the challenges facing patients who need dental care. In some cases, what seems like an emergency may lead to an unnecessary trip to our offices, while other patients may have health concerns or mobility issues that make virtual exams preferable.

Absolute Dental offers virtual screenings to get the dental care you need from the comfort of your home. Our dentists will assess your condition, prescribe medication if necessary, and advise you if you need to come to our offices for further care. 

What Insurances Do You Accept?

Absolute Dental accepts dental insurance from several reputable insurance companies. In addition to the dental insurance providers listed on our site, we have special offers that help make dental care affordable for those without insurance. We also offer a Smile Saver program that delivers expert dental care at affordable prices.

Do You Offer Same-Day Appointments And Walk-Ins?

Absolute Dental offers same-day appointments and welcomes walk-in patients. Our emergency dental team is available to treat those with unexpected dental needs, and our general dentistry team is available to provide checkups, teeth cleanings, and other dental care.

How Do I Make An Emergency Dental Appointment? 

You do not need to make an appointment for emergency dental care. However, you should call our emergency hotline before heading to one of our locations to find out which location can provide the fastest treatment. You can come in during business hours to seek emergency care if you’re near one of our locations. 

Same Day Appointments Are Available At

• Paradise
• Spring Valley
• Summerlin
• Winchester
• North Las Vegas
• West Las Vegas
• Sunrise Manor
• Green Valley North
• Gibson Springs
• Enterprise
• Seven Hills
• Anthem
• Los Prados
• Tule Springs
• Centennial Hills
• La Madre Foothills
• Providence
• Kyle Canyon
• Sun City Summerlin
• Downtown South
• Other Las Vegas Regions

Las Vegas Emergency Dental Near You

Absolute Dental has several offices in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada. Our emergency dentists and dental health professionals are available to provide prompt, expert dental care. Call us to find out where you can receive the fastest emergency care available, or visit one of our offices for emergency dental care now.

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