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Suffering From a Dental Emergency in Lubbock?

IF YOU ARE HAVING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, OR IF YOU HAVE SWELLING IN YOUR MOUTH THAT CAUSES TROUBLE BREATHING OR SWALLOWING, PLEASE GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM OR CALL 9-1-1.

Dental emergencies, such as toothaches, abscesses, trauma, or fractures, often come up at the most inopportune or unexpected times. No matter what the problem is, W Dentistry is here to help you in your emergency. We have both the availability and expertise to relieve your pain and get you back to your optimal health. Any kind of emergency can be stressful, painful, and alarming, and dental emergencies are incredibly distressing because patients often don’t know what to do when they occur. At W Dentistry, we pride ourselves on providing emergency dental care to our patients as soon as possible. Whether you are looking for urgent dental care near you or want more information about any procedure, we have the knowledge and experience to assist you with any questions you might have.

Below are some options to help you manage your pain before coming in for your appointment.

Do You Have a Chipped, Cracked, or Avulsed (“Knocked Out”) Tooth?

• Pick up the tooth or fragment off the ground by the crown, not the root.
• If dirty, rinse the tooth with water
• If the tooth was knocked out, reposition the tooth back into the socket immediately, if possible. If not possible, or if only a fragment of the tooth crown fractured off, put the tooth/fragment in a glass of milk.
• Keep the tooth moist as much as possible.
• Schedule an appointment right away and try to bring the tooth with you if possible.

Are You Experiencing Tooth Pain?

Toothaches occur for a variety of reasons. You could need something as simple as a crown or filling, or you could be experiencing an infection in your tooth and need to have a root canal or extraction. Still, it is best to visit our dental office to find the exact reason you’re experiencing a toothache and determine the best course of treatment. To ease the pain before your visit, take over-the-counter pain medication (ibuprofen works best, if you don’t have any medical contraindications to it). When you arrive at our office, we will work as quickly as possible to eliminate any pain or discomfort you may have. Our goal is to have you leaving pain-free.

I Have An Infected Tooth. What Can I Do?

Sometimes when you experience tooth pain, it could be because you have an infected tooth. During your visit to W Dentistry, we will complete a thorough examination to determine the cause of your infection. Dr. Whitney McBrayer and Dr. Greg Johnson will provide a treatment plan that is right for you to find the source of the pain and relieve it right away.

Our dentists can do much more than provide toothache relief. They provide early screening of dental issues as well. The best treatment for a dental emergency is to prevent one in the first place! Identifying and treating dental problems when they are small prevents them from becoming painful emergencies later on. Don’t waste any time and call W Dentistry right now if you’re having an emergency. Get peace of mind and pain relief today.