24 Hour Dental Care

24 Hour Dental Care
At Discovery Dental, we understand that dental emergencies happen at the most inconvenient
times. You have a presentation at work at 8:00 a.m., but you wake up at 2:00 in the morning with
throbbing tooth pain. Your child fractures a tooth at baseball practice when you're scheduled for
a professional family photo in a few days. Dr. Vanama and her entire staff want you to feel
comfortable, no matter what day or time it is. That's why we offer 24 hour dental care in
Issaquah, Washington.
When Might You Need a 24-Hour Dentist?
When it comes to your healthcare, only you can judge whether a situation is an emergency or
not. If you think that you or a family member needs to be seen and it can't wait until regular
office hours, please don't hesitate to call our office at (425) 276-7062 to request immediate
assistance. The following are some of the most common dental emergencies:
Tooth or Facial Pain: A sudden onset of pain anywhere inside of the mouth or the lower
face could indicate an infection or a dental disorder like TMJ. If you notice a tear or
laceration in the cheeks, tongue, or gums, clean the area as best you can and contact us
for additional treatment.
Knocked Out Tooth: If you or a family member knock out a tooth in an accident, try to
gather as much of the tooth as possible and place it in a small container. You should also
place gauze in the tooth socket to try to stop the bleeding. Dr. Vanama may be able to
reattach some or all of your natural tooth if you get to the office promptly.
Loose Tooth: You should seek immediate attention for a tooth that was previously secure
but now feels loose. Do not try to force the tooth back into position as this could cause
additional damage.
Fractured or Cracked Tooth: A minor chip to your tooth doesn't normally require
emergency treatment, but you should call for an appointment as soon as possible.
However, a cracked or fractured tooth could indicate damage to its internal structure. It's
also likely to cause pain. Dr. Vanama will examine the tooth to determine what caused
the crack or fracture, provide pain relief, and develop a long-term treatment strategy.
If you or a family member are bleeding, in pain, or notice any unusual swelling, you're definitely
dealing with a dental emergency. Discovery Dental is here to help you feel better 24 hours a day.
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