Tooth Trauma
Who's at Risk for Tooth Trauma? Accidents can happen at any time, but being aware of especially high-risk activities can encourage us to take the proper precautions and help avoid tooth trauma. The greatest number of injuries to [...]
Uh-oh! A Dental Emergency
A child learning to ride a bike loses their balance and falls, or perhaps even an adult on a "misadventure" gets in an accident and knocks out a tooth. What do you do? If the tooth is replaced [...]
Have You Knocked Out a Tooth?
Cheat The Tooth Fairy We sure can try, but your help is needed, and the most important word is TIME. When a permanent tooth is knocked out, the less time it is out of the mouth the better. [...]
EMERGENCY! Save that Tooth!
Dental emergencies happen. If a permanent tooth is knocked out, don't delay. Call us immediately for an emergency visit. Re-implanting a tooth works best when done within 30 minutes. After two hours, the procedure is unlikely to be [...]
In Case Of A Dental Emergency!
Do You Have A Dental Emergency? During any emergency, it's important to remain calm as you arrange for treatment, and be sure to follow these instructions in the meantime. Emergency Toothache Rinse the mouth vigorously with cool water. [...]