Emergency Dental Care

TEXT (916) 520-1717
Book appointement / call us

Protecting Your Enamel. 5 Food To Watch Out For

Posted 13 years ago Health & Wellness, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

dentist-candy

The enamel on your teeth does more than just give you a white, bright smile. The enamel is also important for protecting your teeth and keeping them strong. Teeth that are weak are prone to breaking, leaving you visiting an emergency dentist in Sacramento. However, there are foods you can avoid to help keep your teeth shiny and strong. Here are five foods that you should avoid to keep your teeth healthy so you won’t have to visit the emergency dentist.

Sour Foods
When your parents told you to stop sucking on lemons they were actually thinking about your teeth. Foods that are sour are also highly acidic. That acid can damage the tooth enamel. Enjoying sour foods in Sacramento is fine occasionally, but it should not be done on a regular basis. Continue reading →

What to Do If You Knock Out a Tooth

Posted 13 years ago Dentistry, Tooth Pain, , , , , , , , ,

missing-tooth

Having a tooth knocked out can be a painful and traumatic experience that may leave some feeling incomplete. However, it should be noted that saving a tooth is possible if the proper steps are taken.

Find the tooth or teeth that have been knocked out and put them into a cup of milk for transfer to the dentist. The tooth should be rinsed with water but not scrubbed. Make sure that the cup or container is airtight and is clean of any residue. The calcium in the milk will fortify the tooth and also give additional time for it to be saved. If the tooth dries out or is not put into milk, the chances of the tooth dying is higher and survival is minimized. The drying of the tooth should be avoided at all costs in order to save it. Continue reading →

How to Avoid a Trip to an Emergency Dentist

Posted 13 years ago Dentistry, Health & Wellness, Tooth Pain, , , , , , , , , , , ,

avoid-emergency-dentist

Tooth decay or cavities affect nearly as many people as the common cold. It is a frequent and preventable reason for tooth loss in young adults and children. Tooth decay is also a typical reason for dental pain and visits to an emergency dentist. The best way to avoid a dental emergency is to practice good dental hygiene and eliminate the primary causes for tooth decay.

Saliva, acid and bacteria help you digest your food. These substances coalesce with the bits of food in your mouth and form plaque within about 20 minutes of your meal or snack. Continue reading →

What To Do If You Chip a Tooth

Posted 13 years ago Dentistry, Tooth Restorations, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

chipped-tooth

A chipped tooth can be the result of many things. A simple fall from an active life, such as the one often led by patients in Sacramento, being hit in the face or even biting down too strongly on a hard surface can all result in a chipped tooth. Teeth that have been weakened from decay are particularly prone to chipping, and although enamel is literally the hardest tissue of the body, it can break off. The good news is that there are many options for an emergency dentist to deal with a chipped tooth.

Visiting an emergency dentist in Sacramento or anywhere else as soon as possible is highly recommended since only the dentist can examine the tooth and judge how much loss has occurred and what type of treatment needs to be done. An emergency dentist will be able to see if the chipped tooth is a sign of more extensive internal tooth damage or cracks, or if it is simply a small piece of enamel that has broken off. Continue reading →

What to Do in Case of a Dental Emergency

Posted 13 years ago Dentistry, Tooth Pain, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

dental-emergency-roseville

You wake up in the middle of the night with excruciating tooth pain. Your child is hit in the mouth with a fast ball. You have part of a toothpick stuck between your teeth and lodged in your gum. All of these are dental crisis and you need an emergency dentist fast.

If you need an emergency dentist in Sacramento, you’ve come to the right place. Fast tooth pain relief is very important for your comfort. But did you know fast treatment is also vital to your overall health and your pocket book? An emergency dentist can help determine what kind of treatment you need to get fast tooth pain relief and to stop the damage from spreading to the rest of your mouth and other parts of your body. Whatever you do, do not ignore a dental emergency. Continue reading →

How Dangerous is an Infected Tooth?

Posted 13 years ago Health & Wellness, Tooth Pain, , , , , ,

danger-of-infected-tooth

If you have an infected tooth, you should contact a Sacramento emergency dentist as soon as possible. Aside from being terribly painful, infected teeth can be dangerous in a number of ways.

Symptoms of infected teeth

  • Pain that can be either
  • low-grade and throbbing, or sharp and immediate
  • A bubble of tissue under the painful tooth
  • Sleep disturbance
  • Swelling of the gums and surrounding tissues
  • Difficulty chewing
  • Sensitivity to heat
  • A bad taste in the mouth Continue reading →

Health Risks Involved in Unhealthy Teeth

Posted 13 years ago Health & Wellness, , , , , , , , , , ,

For most people, the thought of losing teeth is sufficient motivation to take care of their mouths, but poor oral health is also a catalyst for much more serious, and sometimes deadly, health problems.

What is Periodontal Disease?
The word “periodontal” means “around the tooth”, and periodontal disease (“gum disease”) is an oral bacterial infection. The source is the bacteria found in “plaque”, the film that forms between brushing.

Gingivitis
Gingivitis is the mildest form of periodontal disease. Symptoms are red, swollen gums and bleeding during brushing. Patients experience little discomfort at this point; with proper hygiene and professional care, gingivitis can be reversed.
Continue reading →

Tooth Extraction Post-Op Treatment 101

Posted 13 years ago Dentistry, Post-Op Treatments, , , , , ,

A variety of reasons may prompt a dentist to extract a patient’s tooth. For example, an emergency dentist may extract your tooth if it gets seriously damaged in an accident. Tooth extraction is a relatively painless procedure that can help you avoid serious toothache. Depending on the number of teeth to be removed, the dentist may give you either a local or general anesthetic. You will need to take proper post operative care to ensure proper healing.

Soon after tooth extraction, the emergency dentist will place a gauze over the socket to avoid bleeding and encourage clot to form. Of course, you will experience slight bleeding for about two days. Replace the gauze after every 20 minutes or so and apply firm pressure without chewing.

Continue reading →

How To Ease a Toothache Naturally

Posted 13 years ago Dentistry, Tooth Pain, , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Almost everyone has had a toothache at one point in their lives. These seemingly small problems can be an incredible inconvenience to normal daily life and possibly lead to more serious issues. Hot and cold foods will be difficult to eat, one may experience headaches and an inability to concentrate and the pain will be an annoyance all day long. While eventually a visit to the dentist may be the only option, in the meantime there are many natural tooth pain relief methods that can be used to help.
Continue reading →

Do I Need My Wisdom Teeth?

Posted 13 years ago Wisdom Teeth, , , , , , , , ,

Wisdom teeth are called so because we usually don’t get them until we are between the ages of 17 to 25 years old. Often times you will hear that most people end up getting their wisdom teeth pulled out. There can be many reasons for this. These third molars can fail to erupt, they can become impacted and they can be pretty hard to clean and therefore can get cavities easily. They can crowd your other teeth and cause migraines – the list can go on and on. What if you have healthy wisdom teeth? Should you remove them anyways? When should you have your wisdom teeth pulled? Here are some points to consider when you are faced with the choice as to whether or not you should have your wisdom teeth pulled out.

Continue reading →

1 … 10 11 12 13