Emergency Dentist Yukon

You Can Count on Us for Immediate Dental Care

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It’s natural to panic when a dental emergency occurs, but the truth is that our team at First Impressions Dentistry of Yukon is here to deliver same-day care when you’re faced with a serious injury. When calling our office to alert us of the problem, we will work quickly to help you out of pain and restore your smile to its natural beauty. From knocked-out teeth to a serious infection, you can count on our Yukon emergency dentists and team to deliver timely care when it comes to repairing and rebuilding your smile.

Why Choose First Impressions Dentistry of Yukon for Emergency Dentistry?

  • Same-Day Emergency Appointments Available
  • Sedation Dentistry for Fearful Patients
  • Your Dental Insurance Benefits Maximized

How We Treat Dental Emergencies

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There are several steps you can expect to take when it comes to dealing with a dental emergency. These include:

  • Same-Day Appointment – The first step is to call our office and schedule an appointment. A member of our team will retrieve your information and provide essential tips to help you handle the situation at home until you can get in to see us.
  • An Emergency Exam – When arriving for your appointment, we will perform an emergency exam so that we can determine the severity of the issue.
  • A Review of Findings – Once we’ve identified the problem, we will build out a treatment plan that details how we will address the issue and ensure you are no longer in pain.
  • Emergency Dental Service – No matter if it’s a chipped or cracked tooth, one that has been knocked out, or a serious infection, we will implement our strategy to help you out of pain while also putting your smile back on track.

The Most Common Dental Emergencies

At First Impressions Dentistry of Yukon, we take care of many different types of dental emergencies. While it might seem as if the ER is the best place to go, you’ll often end up waiting hours only to receive medicine to help with the pain. At our Yukon dental office, we can treat the problem and ensure that it no longer causes issues, so take a look at some of the most common dental injuries our team can address.

Understanding the Cost of Dental Emergencies

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If you’re feeling nervous about the cost of your dental emergency, we understand. The price tag of any kind of procedure is something you must take into consideration. But it shouldn’t keep you from receiving treatment. This is why we will work to maximize your dental insurance benefits while also detailing additional ways to pay should you need help with out-of-pocket expenses.

Keys to Preventing Dental Emergencies

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Although it’s impossible to avoid all dental emergencies, there are ways to reduce your risk of having to see Dr. Cole, Dr. Yeary, or Dr. Weaver for a sudden injury. You can do this by:

  • Wearing appropriate mouth protection should you decide to play sports.
  • Wearing a custom nightguard if you tend to grind your teeth at night.
  • Eating healthy foods that are full of beneficial nutrients and vitamins.
  • Giving up unhealthy habits that can easily damage your teeth and gums (i.e., eating ice)
  • Keeping up with your oral hygiene routine at home.
  • Seeing our team every six months for regular dental checkups and teeth cleanings.
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Toothaches  

Is My Toothache a Dental Emergency? If you think that you can take the “wait and see” approach with toothaches, think again! Remember, your pain receptors are designed to signal that something is wrong. That’s why it’s best to get in touch with our Yukon dental team to schedule an emergency exam sooner rather than later.

How You Should Handle a Toothache Whether you’re coming in for an exam within the hour or before the end of the week, do what you can to protect your tooth from further harm. That includes avoiding extremely crunchy foods and rinsing periodically with warm saltwater.

How We Treat Toothaches That depends on what we find during your exam! For some patients, the answer is a dental crown. For others, it’s root canal treatment and a dental crown. Don’t worry though – we will review both our findings and the available treatment options so you aren’t left in the dark.

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Chipped Teeth  

Is a Chipped Tooth a Dental Emergency? Yes, even if the chip is small enough that only you can notice, you should reach out to us to schedule an exam. That way, Dr. Cole or Dr. Weaver can restore the missing structure before an infection develops or the tooth breaks further.

How You Should Handle a Chipped Tooth There are a few steps we recommend taking, including calling us to schedule an exam, rinsing your mouth thoroughly with clean, room-temperature water, and using sugar-free gum to cover the sharp edge of your tooth.

How We Treat Chipped Teeth At First Impressions Dentistry of Yukon, there’s more than one way to fix a chipped tooth. In fact, we offer direct bonding, Lumineers, and veneers at our conveniently located office! If you’re not sure which one is best for you, our friendly and knowledgeable team will help you make a decision.

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Cracked Tooth  

Is a Cracked Tooth a Dental Emergency? It is! It’s important that we mention here that it’s not always possible to see the damage. So, make sure to keep an eye out for symptoms of a cracked tooth, like pain when biting down or persistent dental sensitivity.

How You Should Handle a Cracked Tooth One of your top priorities should be calling our Yukon dental team so we can provide you with the necessary restorative care ASAP. Outside of that, do what you can to prevent an infection from developing or the tooth from breaking further, like not touching the tooth with your finger and avoiding crunchy, hard, and sticky foods.

How We Treat Cracked Teeth If the crack is so severe that we can’t save your tooth with a dental crown, then we will numb your mouth thoroughly before carefully removing it. Then, we will fill the gap in your smile with a dental bridge or implant.

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Very Sensitive Teeth  

Are Very Sensitive Teeth a Dental Emergency? That depends largely on if the sensation is new or if it seems to be getting worse. If that’s the case, then you shouldn’t hesitate to contact our Yukon dental team to schedule an emergency exam.

How You Should Handle Very Sensitive Teeth Although you can’t address the root of the problem at home, you can alleviate your discomfort in the short-term. We recommend sticking to room-temperature water, avoiding cold and hot foods, and taking OTC pain medication as directed.

How We Treat Very Sensitive Teeth Sometimes, the solution is as simple as switching to a desensitizing toothpaste. More often, something more extensive is needed, like a dental crown to protect a cracked tooth moving forward.

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Knocked-Out Tooth  

Is My Knocked-Out Tooth a Dental Emergency? Absolutely! After all, this dental injury can be quite painful, and there’s only about a 60-minute window of time where Dr. Cole or Dr. Weaver can save your tooth. So, it’s of the utmost importance that you reach out to our Yukon dental team ASAP.

How You Should Handle a Knocked-Out Tooth You have three priorities: calling our office, finding your tooth, and preserving the root. To accomplish the last step, you can place the tooth back in its socket or place it in a clean container filled with milk.

How We Treat Knocked-Out Teeth Fortunately, there are times when we can save a tooth that has been knocked out. If you weren’t able to find your tooth or it was badly damaged during the incident, then we will fill the new gap in your smile with a custom-made dental bridge or implant.

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Lost Filling or Crown  

Is a Lost Filling or Crown a Dental Emergency? Definitely. Remember, your tooth is vulnerable to serious damage without the restoration securely in place, so don’t try the “wait and see” approach. Instead, contact us right away to inform us of what happened.

How You Should Handle a Lost Filling or Crown After calling us to schedule an appointment, manage your discomfort with OTC pain medication (if needed) and take the necessary steps to protect your tooth from harm, like not chewing on that side of your mouth.

How We Treat Lost Fillings or Crowns If you lost one of your fillings, then we can replace it easily. If you lose one of your dental crowns, then we will need to re-cement it back in place or have a new one made. Ultimately, how we recommend proceeding depends largely on the type of restoration, if you still have it, and if it’s in good condition.

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Broken Dentures  

Is My Broken Denture a Dental Emergency? Yes, especially if your denture has a large crack down the middle or has split into multiple pieces.

How You Should Handle a Broken Denture First, give our Yukon dental team a call to let us know what happened and how severe the damage is. After scheduling an appointment, put your denture somewhere for safekeeping and stick to soft foods in the meantime, like plain yogurt and oatmeal.

How We Treat Broken Dentures Fortunately, there are some cases where we can repair your dentures at our office, like if there is a very small crack on the surface. If necessary, we can also have an entirely new traditional or implant denture made.

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Loose Permanent Tooth  

Is a Loose Permanent Tooth a Dental Emergency? A loose permanent tooth is scary on its own, but it can also lead to other complications, like an infection. Simply put, it’s absolutely a dental emergency and warrants an immediate call to our Yukon dental office.

How You Should Handle Loose Permanent Teeth Call us right away to schedule an emergency exam. If you have some time until your appointment, don’t chew on that side of your mouth, and don’t wiggle your tooth.

How We Treat Loose Permanent Teeth First, we will see if your tooth can be saved with a dental splint. If it can’t, then we will numb your mouth, extract the tooth, and determine the best tooth-replacement solution (i.e., dental bridge, denture, dental implant).

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Injury to the Gums, Lips, or Tongue  

Is an Injury to the Gums, Lips, or Tongue a Dental Emergency? Since even minor cuts can produce a lot of blood, you might think that an urgent visit to our office is necessary. However, soft tissue injuries can usually be handled at home.

How You Should Handle an Injury to the Gums, Lips, or Tongue To locate the wound and assess how large it is, we recommend thoroughly rinsing your mouth with clean, cool water. Then, grab some gauze or a damp washcloth and use it to apply pressure to the cut. Within 10 minutes, the bleeding should stop.

How We Treat Injuries to the Gums, Lips, or Tongue If the cut doesn’t stop bleeding after 10 minutes of applying pressure, then you should head to the ER or call 911 for medical attention.

Jaw Pain  

Is Jaw Pain a Dental Emergency? The answer depends on the intensity of your pain and how long you’ve been experiencing it. If it’s been more than 24 hours or your symptoms seem to be getting worse, then don’t hesitate to call us.

How You Should Handle Jaw Pain Until your appointment, use a cold compress for 10 minutes at a time and avoid foods that require extensive chewing, like hard pretzels and tortilla chips. You can also take OTC pain medication as directed.

How We Treat Jaw Pain First, we need to pinpoint if your jaw pain is the result of chronic teeth grinding, impacted wisdom teeth, or TMJ dysfunction. Only then, we can determine the best way to proceed.

Something Stuck Between the Teeth  

Removing the debris is important because, if you don’t, then your gums can get inflamed and your teeth can decay. We recommend rinsing with warm saltwater and flossing gently between your teeth. If that doesn’t work, don’t reach for tweezers, a toothpick, or anything else sharp. Instead, call us.