Colorado Springs Dental Emergency

Emergency Dental: Immediate Care When You Need It

In pain? Need to be seen today? Call our office. We offer same-day appointments for our patients needing emergency dental services. Dental emergencies or toothaches can occur at any time, so it is important to call at the onset of any dental emergency. Seeking treatment quickly can save you time, pain, and money. At our Downtown, Colorado Springs dental office, tackling a dental issue in the early stages will prevent permanent damages in the future.

At your first appointment, we will evaluate your situation and give you all options for repairing the damages and preventing potential complications. So, at the first sign something is not right, please contact our office right away!

Colorado Springs Emergency Dentistry

Toothache

Pain in a tooth will come from problems either inside the tooth or the adjacent tissues, such as:

• Dental cavities or lost fillings
• Wisdom teeth
• Injuries or trauma causing broken, fractured, or cracked teeth
• Periodontal disease, an infection or inflammation of the gum tissues that surround the tooth
• Pulpitis, an infection or inflammation of the inside of the tooth
• Grinding or Bruxism

Steps to Take:

• Call our office to get an appointment with Dr. Kimmelman ASAP!
• Take pain relievers until you can get into our office like Advil or Tylenol, avoiding Aspirin

Fractured, Cracked, or Broken Tooth

Dr. Kimmelman will need to evaluate a broken or fractured tooth to best determine the severity and extent of the damage.

Steps to Take:

• Call our office to get an appointment with Dr. Kimmelman ASAP!
• Take pain relievers until you can get into our office like Advil or Tylenol, avoiding Aspirin
• If there is any bleeding or swelling, apply pressure to the site and a cold compress outside the mouth

Soft Tissue Injuries

Depending on the severity, injuries to the cheeks, tongue, lips, and gums might require stitches to advance healing.

Steps to Take:

• Call our office to get an appointment with Dr. Kimmelman ASAP!
• Take pain relievers until you can get into our office like Advil or Tylenol, avoiding Aspirin
• Apply pressure to the bleeding site
• Apply a cold compress outside of the mouth in the affected area

Simple Precautions to Avoid Dental Emergencies

• If you have a cavity – get it filled BEFORE you “feel” it – once you “feel” it the decay might have affected the nerve of the tooth
• Regular check-ups will catch dental issues when they are small and prevent future complications
• Wear a night guard at night. The custom-made appliance will take the wear and tear from clenching and/or grinding preventing fractures and sore jaws
• Avoid chewing on hard candy, ice, and popcorn kernels, which can fracture a tooth