Emergency Dentist in Independence, KS: Call 620-331-4499
"Dental emergencies can be unexpected and when there is a dental emergency, there is no time to spare. Please give us a call. We will work with you to get you seen. We do not want you in pain and are so very eager to help."
-Dr. Reynolds
Emergency Dental Scenarios
A dental emergency is an unexpected event that requires immediate attention. It may be a sudden injury or infection, or it could be a long-term condition that has suddenly worsened. Emergency dentists are the ones who provide emergency dental care in the event of a dental emergency. The most common emergencies we see include:
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Toothache
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Cracked or broken teeth
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Knocked Out Tooth
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Lost Filling
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Lost Crown
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Abscess
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Broken Orthodontic Wires
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Broken Dentures
From an abscess to a lost filling, dental emergencies are not to be taken lightly since the situation can worsen. Even without insurance, we are happy to help in any dental emergency. We believe that everyone in the Independence, Kansas community should have access to excellent dental care. Call us to discuss our many payment options, we would be delighted to help.
Toothache
Toothache is a pain in the tooth that can be caused by many different things. The pain usually starts gradually and it can be so bad that it wakes you up at night. Some people will get a dry mouth, while others may have a fever or feel nauseous.
It's best to call our office as soon as possible if you are experiencing toothache as we will be able to tell you what the cause of your toothache is and how to treat it.
Cracked or Broken Teeth
Cracked and broken teeth are a common dental issue. Broken teeth can make it difficult to chew food properly and can make the tongue sore from being in contact with the sharp edges of the broken tooth. Teeth are naturally susceptible to cracks due to their structure, but there are also other factors that can contribute such as large fillings, grinding teeth or biting down too hard on something.
The biggest risks of not treating a broken or cracked tooth is propagation of the crack leading to further treatment and possible tooth loss.
Knocked Out Tooth
When it comes to knocked out teeth timing is everything. usually a tooth is knocked out in some sort of accident.
If the person can make it to our dental office within 30-60 minutes of the accident, the tooth can be put back into place, splinted and most likely be saved!
Lost Filling or Crown
Fillings and crowns sometimes become unbonded or fall out from the tooth that they were protecting. At times, this happens from eating very sticky foods, at other times this happens from a cavity making it's way under the filling or crown. Cavities cause tooth structure to become soft and mushy causing the filling or crown to come out. When this happens, a new filling or crown is placed to protect the tooth again. If you have a lost filling or crown, let us know. We can help.
Dental Abscess
A dental abscess is a pus-filled cavity that forms at the root of a tooth. It usually occurs when an infection in the teeth spreads to the bone and causes an infection in the bone.
Symptoms of a dental abscess are:
Pain, swelling and redness around the tooth or gum line, fever, chills and joint aches. The pain can be mild to severe and might be constant or intermittent. Fever is sometimes present with an abscessed tooth.
An abscessed tooth is a very serious matter as the infection and/or swelling can spread to other parts of the body and create a medical emergency. If you believe you have a dental abscess, please give us a call.