Emergency Dentistry in Keller, TX

Are you experiencing a dental emergency? At Gina Biedermann, DDS, we understand sudden dental emergencies can be quite frightening and often painful. Fortunately, patients can contact us for the prompt treatment they need to alleviate pain and ensure the teeth have the best possible chance of survival.

Sometimes, teeth become fractured by trauma, grinding, or biting on hard objects. In other cases, fillings, dental crowns, and other restorative devices can be damaged or fall out of the mouth completely. Contact our office immediately in the case of severe pain or a dental emergency. The pain caused by dental emergencies almost always gets worse without treatment, and dental issues can seriously jeopardize your oral health and complete well-being!

Emergency Dental Care at Gina Biedermann, DDS

At Gina Biedermann, DDS, we offer urgent care for dental emergencies like:

Avulsed (Knocked-Out) Tooth

If you've suffered a knocked-out tooth, fast action is critical to preventing infection! Contact our office right away for your emergency exam.

Pick up the tooth by the crown and rinse it under warm water, without touching the root. If possible, place it back into its socket – if not, tuck it into the cheek pouch. If the tooth cannot be placed in the mouth, put the tooth into a cup of milk, saliva, or water as a last resort. It is important to keep the tooth from drying out. As soon as possible, get to our office for your emergency exam!

Our team will try to replace the tooth in its natural socket. In some cases, the tooth will reattach, but if the inner mechanisms of the teeth are seriously damaged, root canal therapy might be necessary.

Broken or Lost Dental Filling or Crown

If you lose a dental crown or filling, your affected tooth may be left incredibly sensitive to temperature changes and pressure. Crowns generally become loose because the tooth beneath is decaying. 
The decay causes shape changes in the teeth – meaning that the crown no longer fits.

If your dental crown has dropped out of the mouth, make an emergency dental appointment with Dr. Biedermann as soon as possible. Keep the crown in a cool, safe place, for the possibility that our can reinsert it. If a new restoration is needed, our team will craft you a durable new dental crown or filling using the latest materials!

Broken or Cracked Teeth

While the teeth are strong, they can still suffer fractures, cracks, and breaks. Sometimes fractures are fairly painless, but if the crack extends down into the root, it is likely that the pain will be extreme. Fractures, cracks, and breaks can take several different forms, but are generally caused by trauma, grinding, and biting. If a tooth has been fractured or cracked, it's time to schedule an emergency appointment as quickly as possible.

The nature of the break or fracture will limit what our dental team is able to do. If a fracture or crack extends into the root, emergency root canal therapy is often the most effective way to retain the tooth. In the case of a complete break, your dentist may affix the fragment back onto the tooth as a temporary measure.

Loose or Dislodged Teeth

When a tooth has been dislodged or loosened from its socket by trauma or decay, it might be possible to save it. If the tooth remains in the mouth still attached to the blood vessels and nerves, there is a good chance root canal therapy will not be necessary.

Call us immediately to make an appointment. In the meantime, use a cold compress and over-the-counter medications to relieve pain. Your dentist will reposition the tooth and add splints to stabilize it to promote healing. If the tooth fails to heal, root canal therapy might be required.

Schedule Your Fast, Gentle Emergency Exam

To learn more about the best ways to handle your dental emergency or to schedule your same-day emergency exam, contact us right away! Our dentist will relieve your pain and restore your smile as quickly as possible.