Emergency Dentist in Lafayette

Emergencies can happen at any time. That’s why you need an established emergency dentist on call just in case. Sage Dental Care, your Lafayette CO dentist, can accommodate same-day appointments so you can get attention right away.

What Do I Do If I Have a Dental Emergency?

In a dental emergency, it’s important not to panic. Call our Sage Dental Care office in Lafayette for assistance. Our dentists make every effort to see patients who need urgent care as soon as possible.

Common dental emergencies include:

• Swelling, Bleeding: Blood can be found on floss or toothbrush after use.
• Broken Teeth: Any trauma from an accident can cause neighboring teeth to also suffer and can only be found during a dental exam.
• Gum or Pulpal Abscesses: For gum abscesses, pockets of pus develop in the gums, causing pain and serious complications if left untreated. Pulpal abscesses occur when the innermost part of the tooth becomes inflamed.
• Lost Crown or Filling: Sometimes crowns or fillings separate from their teeth.
• Pain When Biting: Usually caused by an infection or broken tooth.
• Wisdom Tooth Inflammation: When gums surrounding wisdom teeth get infected and swollen.
• Mouth or Tooth Trauma: People can lose teeth from sports, injury, and accidents.

What to Do If You Have a Toothache

If you have a bad toothache, first make sure nothing is stuck in between the teeth by flossing and rinsing your mouth. If the pain continues, contact our office right away as this could be a sign of a severe infection. While you wait for the dentist, keep a cold compress on the aching cheek to minimize swelling. You can also take pain relievers like Aspirin to help.

What to Do If You Have a Broken Tooth?

If a tooth gets broken or chipped, collect all of its parts you can find and bring them to our office as soon as possible to minimize infection. It’s best to keep them in a container filled with milk or water. In the meantime, minimize swelling with a cold compress on the affected cheek.

What to Do If a Tooth Gets Knocked Out?

If one of your teeth has fallen out, make sure to act fast. Be sure to rinse it off and avoid touching its bottom (where the root is). Place it back in the socket immediately and hold firmly. There’s a good chance the tooth will take root again. If you can’t put the tooth back in place, keep it in a clean container filled with milk or water. Call our emergency dentist for an appointment as soon as possible.

What if You Lost a Crown or Filling?

If a crown or filling fell out, put a small dab of petroleum jelly on the inside of the piece and put it back on the tooth as a temporary fix. Make sure you don’t use that tooth and make an appointment with our office right away.

When to Seek Immediate Medical Attention

If you have had a severe blow to the head or jaw area, you should seek immediate emergency care as this can be life threatening. Doctors will be able to provide assistance and recommend care if you’ve fractured the jaw.

For any dental emergency, contact our office right away. Call us at 303-604-6355 and we will try to accommodate a same-day appointment for you. We’ll treat your emergency using the best care and expertise so you can feel better in no time. Our team will make sure you’re comfortable while choosing the right treatment option for you.