At Hickman Family Dental, we understand that emergencies can’t always wait until your next appointment. That’s why we offer same-day emergency dental care to patients in Urbandale and the Des Moines area. Dr. Erickson is dedicated to quickly and effectively resolving dental emergencies, no matter the circumstances.
When accidents happen, we’re here for you. Read on to learn what qualifies as a dental emergency and how our experienced dental team can help.
A dental emergency is any kind of oral injury or pain that requires immediate attention from a dental professional. Whether it’s caused by physical trauma or an underlying oral health condition, you shouldn’t wait to seek care if an emergency occurs.
Some common problems that require emergency dental services include:
We urge all patients experiencing a dental emergency to immediately contact our Urbandale office at (515) 276-4981. Let us know that your case is an emergency and we’ll do our best to make time for you that same day.
It may be difficult to determine whether emergency care is necessary or if treatment can wait for a normal appointment. In many cases, waiting to address an emergency can mean the difference between keeping and losing a tooth.
If you answer yes to any of these questions, contact our Urbandale office right away:
If your permanent tooth gets knocked out, it’s often possible for a dentist to reimplant it in its socket. There are a few steps you must take to increase your chances of a successful reimplantation treatment.
In the meantime, you can use a cold compress or over-the-counter pain relievers to manage any pain you may be experiencing.
In the event that you damage your teeth, you should contact our Urbandale office at (515) 276-4981 as soon as possible.
Don’t attempt to fix your tooth or reattach pieces on your own, as this may lead to further complications and damage. Instead, store the pieces in a plastic bag to bring to your emergency visit. We’ll do our best to preserve and fix your tooth. You can use cold compresses or over-the-counter pain relievers to manage any pain in the meantime.
If you’re experiencing a toothache, we recommend using over-the-counter pain relievers and cold compresses to manage the pain. In the event that this pain becomes more severe or persists for more than a day, it may be a sign of an underlying oral health problem.
Contact us as soon as possible at (515) 276-4981 to schedule an appointment. Dr. Erickson will be able to determine the cause of your toothache and provide the necessary care to treat it.
If you’re in serious need of dental care, don’t wait to act or assume your condition will improve on its own. Our skilled dental team is equipped to handle any emergency and quickly treat dental emergencies for patients in Urbandale and the Des Moines area. Contact our Urbandale office right away at (515) 276-4981.
