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TOOTH PAIN
CHIPPED TOOTH
INJURIES TO MOUTH
LOOSE DENTAL WORK
KNOCKED OUT TEETH
TOOTH INFECTIONS
The proper intervention with emergency dental care can save your smile. But it may be difficult to determine if what you are experiencing is an emergency. Persistent pain is a sign that something is wrong, especially if you’re unsure why it’s happening or you know you can’t treat the pain yourself. If you experienced an injury to your mouth or teeth through a specific activity, you may also need to see your dentist immediately. Fallen teeth or dental work, also qualify as emergencies — nothing should be falling out of your mouth. If you’re still unsure, please give us a call and one of our team members can help determine if you need to be seen right away, and guide you through self-care in the meantime.
If you lose a tooth, place it in cold milk while you head to your emergency appointment.
Dr. Corey Truman is a graduate of the University of Louisville’s School of Dentistry, class of 2015. After seeing firsthand the difference dentists make, Dr. Truman founded Drakes Creek Dental and is thrilled to provide exceptional dental care in Hendersonville.
As a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, he has been practicing for over 7 years. He is committed to excellence, honesty, and integrity. He currently serves as Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy Reserve and is honored to serve the Hendersonville community by being a resource in guiding and informing families on the importance of oral health.
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No one plans to have a dental emergency, and that’s why we offer affordable emergency dental exams, so you don’t need to wait to get the care you need to relieve your dental pain.
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Pain is a sign that something is wrong, and there’s no reason why you have to live with it.
Fix any dental issues like cracked, chipped, or missing teeth, and get your smile back.
Emergencies, like tooth infections, can lead to more severe issues, so get treated early and avoid more complex problems.
Pain is a sign that something is wrong, and there’s no reason why you have to live with it.
Fix any dental issues like cracked, chipped, or missing teeth, and get your smile back.
Emergencies, like tooth infections, can lead to more severe issues, so get treated early and avoid more complex problems.
Any dental injury can turn a regular day into a stressful, painful situation. However, it’s important to stay calm, and remember that your dentist is here to help. Just taking a few deep breaths and assessing the situation will make it easier to make the right decisions in an emergency. If your dental injury or accident has caused bleeding of any kind, apply pressure with a sterile strip of gauze to the afflicted area. Keep the gauze in place until the bleeding stops, or until you reach our office.
Over-the-counter pain medication like ibuprofen or acetaminophen can help to temporarily alleviate any pain or swelling you may be experiencing. However, it’s important to avoid blood-thinning medications like aspirin, as they inhibit clotting and make it difficult to control the flow of blood. In addition to medication, you can also relieve pain with a cold compress by applying an ice pack to the cheek or lip near the affected area.
Once you’ve gained control of your dental emergency, give us a call. Even if you’re unsure if your situation counts as an emergency, our team can help assess the severity of the injury, and get you in our office as soon as possible to receive the care you need.