Broken or Knocked-Out Tooth in West Edmonton, AB
Broken or Knocked-Out Tooth Near You
Have you ever found yourself facing a dental emergency where your tooth gets fractured or knocked out entirely? Lost a tooth from trauma or decay? It can be scary and painful, but with the right information, you can save your tooth and avoid further injury. Accidents such as injuries while playing sports or eating, and even falling, can cause dental emergencies. We know that tooth pain can be stressful and painful at West Edmonton Dental Choice. Our dental team is ready to provide quick and gentle care for a broken or knocked-out tooth in West Edmonton, AB, helping to save your tooth and ease your pain.
What is a Broken or Knocked-Out Tooth?
A broken tooth is any injury to the tooth structure. For instance, it may be a chip or a crack. When a tooth is knocked out, it means the full tooth has come out of its socket. Both cases need emergency dental treatment, not only to prevent infection but to save a tooth from
Our Emergency Tooth Treatment Process
Our dentist in West Edmonton, AB, will first examine the damage and take digital X-rays to see the condition of your tooth and surrounding bone
Also, we use a local anesthetic or sedate the patient if necessary for comfort during the procedure.
Tooth Repositioning or Repair
If a tooth is knocked out, the dentist may then gently reposition the tooth back in its socket.
If a tooth is broken, the dentist may use methods such as bonding, a crown or other methods to fix the tooth.
Our dentist will book routine appointments to assess the patient’s healing and how their tooth is doing.
Advantages of Our Emergency Dental Service
Same-day appointments are available for urgent dental needs, increasing the chance of saving a tooth.
Access to an experienced dentist near you equipped with advanced technology for gentle, effective emergency care.
Immediate emergency assistance and aftercare provided in one convenient location
Strong focus on patient comfort during all emergencies.
Don't Wait If You Have A Broken Or Knocked-Out Tooth.
Contact West Edmonton Dental Choice at (780) 444-8925, and we’ll help restore your smile. Our team is always ready to provide fast and gentle care if you’re dealing with a broken or knocked-out tooth near you.
FAQ
What should I do immediately after knocking out a tooth?
Take the tooth by the top part (crown), rinse it in water and try placing it in the socket. If you can’t do that, keep it in milk or even in your saliva. Come into our dental clinic within 30 minutes.
Can a broken tooth be fixed?
Yes, most of the broken teeth can be fixed using dental bonding, crowns, or veneers, depending on how bad the damage is. Our dentist will suggest the best treatment for your situation.
Is emergency dental treatment painful?
No, we use local anesthetics to numb the area before we start the treatment. You might feel pressure but not pain during the procedure.
Can you save a tooth that has been knocked out for several hours?
The chances decrease after 30 minutes, but it’s still worth coming in. Even if we can’t replant the tooth, we have other options like dental implants or bridges to replace it.