In a dental emergency, stay calm. Panicking won’t help, but knowing you have an emergency dentist just a call away will. Contact S Plainfield Family Dental for first aid tips and prompt care based on the severity of the issue.

First aid tips for dental emergencies include:

• Collect and store any larger broken pieces for possible reattachment.
• Rinse (but do not scrub) a knocked-out tooth. Store it in the original socket, a cup of milk, or wrap in plastic wrap until you can make it to our office. Come in within the hour for the best chance of successful reattachment.
• Stop bleeding with a clean gauze or cloth.
• Use an ice pack in 10- to 15-minute intervals to reduce swelling or pain.
• Take an over-the-counter pain medication as directed for an ache or pain.

Every tooth has a small amount of soft tissue inside it called the dental pulp, and this is actually where the delicate nerve of the tooth is located. When this tissue becomes infected or damaged, it can cause quite a bit of pain– the kind that prevents you from concentrating on anything else. Fortunately, we can relieve this kind of discomfort with a root canal, where your dentist will remove this infected tissue and save your tooth. Thanks to modern dental techniques and sedation, you can rest assured that you’ll remain comfortable throughout the entire procedure.

The unexpected can happen anytime, anyplace. Knowing what to do is important when faced with a serious dental injury but what you might not consider until it’s time to check out at the dentist’s office is how much you can expect to pay for treatment. The cost of emergency dentistry in Planview is different for each case. Although it might seem as if you’ll pay the same as someone else suffering from a chipped tooth, you will not. Instead, a thorough consultation with our team will help to determine the actual expenses you will incur so you can better plan for a healthier, more beautiful smile.