Emergency dentistry is needed when one of the following situations happen:
- A tooth is damaged or dislodged by trauma, accident or eating,
- Debilitating tooth ache,
- A cracked or loosened dental restoration.
Left untreated, all of these situations can lead to tooth loss and emergency hospital trips for pain. Any medical doctor will inform you, however, that the treatment for dental problems is a dentist! If you are experiencing an emergency dental situation near Clayton, the Yuba City Dentistry Group is ready to assist you.
Come Quickly!
Come to our clinic at 1052 Live Oak Blvd. in Yuba City immediately if you undergo any of the above problems. Call ahead at (530) 803-4977 so we can get ready for your visit. We put you first in line to see one of our Yuba City dentists.
Severe Tooth Ache
A painful tooth is caused by one of numerous different problems. If a visual scan or intraoral photography does not find the immediate problem, x-rays will uncover deeper causes. The source of tooth discomfort may include:
- Severe tooth decay, down to the roots,
- Bacterial infection, forming an abscess,
- Oral cysts, tumors or other abnormalities.
Our examination reveals the source of the problem and we proceed to the resolution. Toothaches do not go away by themselves or by taking painkillers. Fixing the source of the pain is vital.
Broken Teeth and Appliances
If your tooth, crown, bridge, implant or other device has become loose or dislodged, save the pieces, if possible, and come to our Yuba City office quickly. Before you arrive, take the following steps:
- Clean the tooth or restoration carefully using whatever means are available, preferably water, saliva or milk.
- Put back the tooth or part where it normally resides. If that’s not possible for a tooth, put it between your cheek and gum.
- Bite down on a tea bag or wet compress to keep the tooth or restoration in place.
- Hold something cold to your cheek to keep down any swelling.
- Alert our office at (530) 803-4977 and promptly come to our dentist.
Keeping your tooth and your sanity is possible with emergency dental service at our nearby Yuba City office. We are ready to relieve your pain and send you back to your normal life with emergency dentistry from the Yuba City Dentistry Group!
