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EMERGENCY DENTIST IN SUNNYVALE, CA
Emergency Dental Office
There are many reasons that patients throughout California need an emergency dentist. We have found that a dental emergency can strike at any time. Dr. Jasmine Le, D.D.S. and Dr. Mark H. Vo, D.D.S. and our staff at Unique Dental Care will try to accommodate any last minute appointment requests so that you, our patient, doesn’t have to live with oral pain.
If you have a toothache or a major dental emergency, call (408) 648-2137 right away. We offer extended hours as needed and will do our best to get you treated immediately.
Statistics show that 72% of Americans have some type of restorative dental work. 23% of all dental emergencies are related to the restorations. Fortunately for our Sunnyvale area patients, at Unique Dental Care we have restorative dentistry services.
We don’t want patients of Unique Dental Care to experience oral pain and will do our best to treat you right away so that you can remain comfortable.
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Reasons For Needing Emergency Dentist
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Common Asked Questions
How can I relieve dental pain while waiting for an emergency dental appointment?
If you come into our Unique Dental Care offices in pain, we will identify what is creating the issue and the treatment options available for dealing with it. Often, we will also prescribe medication to help with the pain. This can prevent you from feeling discomfort while your tooth is being treated and at home. You may also want to apply a cold compress or ice pack to the area in order to reduce or prevent swelling.
How can an emergency dentist help me?
At Unique Dental Care we strive to keep our patients comfortable and free from injury or pain. As such, we are cognizant of the fact that most dental emergencies are unplanned and may not happen during normal business hours. If your tooth has been damaged or you are in pain, call (408) 648-2137 right away so that we can schedule your appointment and treat the issue quickly. While many dentists, require you to schedule appointments far in advance – our staff will work with you in each situation to get you treated right away. You can also help to avoid dental emergencies by having your teeth cleaned twice a year and maintaining healthy diet year-round.
What should I do if my child’s permanent tooth is knocked out?
Find the tooth and rinse it gently in cool water. (Do not scrub or clean it with soap — use only water!) If possible, replace the tooth in the socket immediately and hold it there with clean gauze or a wash cloth. If you can’t put the tooth back in the socket, place the tooth in a clean container with cold milk, saliva or water. Get to the Emergency Dentist immediately. (Call the emergency number if it’s after hours.) The faster you act, the better your chances of saving the tooth.
What should I do if my child’s baby tooth is knocked out?
Contact your emergency dental office as soon as possible. The baby tooth should not be replanted because of the potential for subsequent damage to the developing permanent tooth.
What if a tooth is chipped or fractured?
Contact your Dentist immediately. Quick action can save the tooth, prevent infection and reduce the need for extensive dental treatment. Rinse the mouth with water and apply cold compresses to reduce swelling if the lip also was injured. If you can find the broken tooth fragment, place it in cold milk or water and bring it with you to the dental office.
What about a severe blow to the head or jaw fracture?
You need immediate medical attention. Keep in mind that an emergency medical team might be able to reach you faster than you can get to the hospital. A severe head injury can be life-threatening.
What if my child has a toothache?
Call our office immediately. Over-the-counter children’s pain medication, dosed according to your child’s weight and age, might ease the symptoms. You may apply a cold compress or ice wrapped in a cloth to the face in the area of the pain, but do not put heat or aspirin on the sore area.
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Treatment Options
Tooth Fallen Out
● If your tooth has been knocked out, try to find it. Once located, rinse the tooth under warm water without scrubbing it. ● Next, place it in a cup of milk and bring it with you to your dental appointment. ● We will try to save the tooth, if possible. If not, our experienced dentists will discuss options for replacing the tooth. This may include dentures, a dental bridge or dental implants.
Broken Tooth
It is common for people to damage a tooth while playing sports or getting into a car accident. As long as the tooth structure remains in place, it can typically be corrected using cosmetic dentistry. There are multiple ways that we restore teeth including dental veneers and a dental crown. As an emergency dental facility, we can provide you with information on what your options are and the best way to restore your tooth while achieving the goals that you have for your smile.
Infected Tooth
As an emergency dentist, we will assess the situation and inform you of what is infected and the best way to treat it quickly. Our job is to keep you comfortable, healthy and pain-free. Patients throughout Sunnyvale CA trust us to remove infections and keep their teeth and gums in excellent oral health. Whether fixing a general cavity or treating a dental abscess, we make it possible for a tooth to be free from infection and pain. Our team will resolve the issue while keeping patients comfortable.