If you are searching for a dentist who handles emergency dental care in Anchorage, AK, look no further than the office of Dr. Timothy Lethin and Dr. Matthew Backs who can provide urgent dental care.
What Is A Dental Emergency?
Before you come to our office for a dental emergency, it is important to understand what type of dental issues are defined as an emergency. Please avoid coming in for an emergency if the issue is something you should make an appointment for.
Contact your local dentist for emergency dental care in Anchorage, AK, if you experience the following oral problems:
Tooth, face, or mouth trauma
Broken tooth
Gum swelling
Face swelling
Severe and constant pain in the teeth or mouth area
When your teeth are in constant pain, or you have swollen gums, you can possibly have an infection. A tooth infection can spread to your gums. Broken teeth, gum abscesses, or any signs of infection must be handled as soon as possible.
What To Do During A Dental Emergency?
The above issues will need emergency treatment. Don't hesitate to contact our office if you have a dental emergency. If you experience a broken or chipped tooth, you can take some steps to make it easier to save and reattach the tooth.
Find and gently clean your knocked-out tooth. Then place it back in its socket as you gently apply pressure to it. Get to a dental office as soon as you can. If your dental trauma involves a chipped tooth, gather as many pieces as you can find. Bring the chipped pieces to our office for reattachment.
If your gums are profusely bleeding after a traumatic impact, you can apply pressure for about ten minutes. If the gums are still bleeding out after this time, go to the emergency room right away.
As a resident of Anchorage, AK, a local dentist who provides emergency dental care is available for you. Please call Dr. Lethin and Dr. Backs at (907) 337-9474 for your urgent dental care needs and other services.