When you find yourself in need of a Falls Church dentist outside of typical business hours, you will be happy to know that our team at Healthy Smiles Dental is here to help. We truly understand the stress and physical discomfort that comes along with a dental emergency, and not being able to wait until the next available appointment. Since it is impossible to predict when an accident will occur, we offer very convenient hours and emergency services.
Healthy Smiles Dental Emergency Services
If you are suffering from the following condition, we may be able to treat you on an emergency basis:
- Lost Tooth: Replacing your teeth can establish a quality of life your deserve.
- Damaged Teeth: You shouldn't have to endure through pain.
- Nerve Pain: Nerve pain could be the result of issues not yet discovered.
- Sore Jaw: Jaw pain doesn't have last a lifetime, it can be minimized with further examination.
- Bleeding Gums: With further attention, bleeding gums doesn't have to be part of your reality.
Extractions
After a dental extraction you must allow the tooth socket time to heal. You should not drink through a straw or smoke during the healing phase as these habits can dislodge the clot. Rinsing with warm salt water can help the healing process. An ice pack can help reduce any swelling. The area should feel a little better every day. Sometimes, however, the clot may not form or may become dislodged. If this happens, the tooth socket will become very painful. At that point, you must return to the office and have a special dressing placed to help heal the “dry” socket.
Root Canal Therapy
Relieving Your Tooth Pain
If one of your teeth is damaged internally and you ignore the discomfort or symptoms, you may end up needing to have it extracted by a skilled Falls Church dentist. As an alternative, our team at Healthy Smiles Dental can offer you a more conservative treatment, known as a root canal. Our dentist aims to make this procedure a comfortable and positive experience.
You may have nerve damage in your tooth if you are experiencing the following symptoms:
- Severe tooth pain
- Darkened teeth
- Unpleasant taste
- Tender, swollen gums
- Temperature sensitivity