Emergency Dentist Bronx, NY

It’s also comforting to know that at Bronx Dental Spa in Bronx, NY, your family cosmetic and implant dentist is also a restorative dentist, so you’re assured that while your health is the top priority, your appearance also matters. Call for an emergency appointment!

The need for emergency dental care doesn’t always happen during normal office hours. When you experience severe tooth pain, root sensitivity or trauma that results in a broken tooth the stress of finding a dentist willing to treat an emergency just adds anxiety to an already uncomfortable situation.

Dr. Victoria Kushensky, your family dentist at Bronx Dental Spa in Bronx, NY, specializes in emergency dental work. Just knowing he’s there can give you peace of mind and relief when you or a loved one needs urgent dental care. Call the dental emergency dental team in Bronx, NY to learn the steps you need to take as you prepare for your visit.

Common Reasons for Seeking Urgent Dental Care

When you have kids, you’ve collected the phone numbers of health care providers you may need in a hurry. And when your youngsters already know their family dentist, an emergency call won’t be as frightening. Even when you or another adult in your family experiences a fall or accident that leaves you with tooth or jaw pain it’s ideal to visit Dr. Victoria Kushensky, who already knows your medical and dental history and can get right to the treatment you need.

Conditions that commonly create a dental emergency include:

• Broken, fractured, or chipped teeth. Weekend warriors and part-time athletes, young or old, may find themselves dealing with dental injuries in the evening or during a weekend. Even driving puts you at risk when you get behind the wheel. Cold compresses keep the swelling down and reduce the pain until you reach your Bronx dentist’s office. When you call, ask which over-the-counter pain relievers you can take in the meantime, as some contribute to bleeding. Place any tooth fragments you’ve managed to salvage in a container of milk and bring it with you.
• Dislodged or severely damaged teeth. Although your dentist always tries to save your natural tooth, some injuries make this impossible. If an injury causes your tooth to dislodge or come out completely, carefully rinse your mouth in warm salt water and visit your emergency dentist quickly. Bring the tooth in with you, making sure to keep it soaked in milk or saliva. After cleaning the area and removing any remaining chips, your family dentist, who also practices cosmetic dentistry advises you on a course of treatment to either save the tooth or replace it
• Cavities or damage to the root or nerve pulp. If left untreated, cavities work deeper into the tooth until they affect the root of the tooth. When dental decay reaches the pulp that holds the tooth’s nerve, the pain may develop suddenly. Cold compresses, over-the-counter medication, and swabbing the area with clove oil help control the pain until you can see Dr. Kushensky, your emergency dentist in Bronx, NY.

Dental Hardware Accidents Requiring Emergency Dental Care

Hardware issues and damaged dental appliances comprise many emergency dental needs for your family whether it’s for you, your son or your grandmother. These emergencies include:

• Broken or dislodged fillings or crowns. While durable, the material used in crowns and fillings can chip or break in the same way your natural tooth can. Replace the dislodged crown and keep it in place with toothpaste or dental adhesive until you visit your emergency dental practice at Bronx Dental Spa in Bronx, NY.
• Broken dentures. The acrylic material used to make dentures can break or chip, especially if dropped onto a hard surface. Your emergency dentist can often fix the dental appliance or provide a temporary substitute if the dentures need more extensive repairs.
• Orthodontic hardware. Active teens commonly bend or break the wires in their braces. The metal wire pokes or sometimes cuts the inside of your mouth, so it needs to be fixed. Cover any wire ends with gum, dental wax or a pencil eraser to protect your soft mouth tissue. Then get to your family dentist on the double!

Other Conditions Addressed by Urgent Dental Care

Sports accidents and falls often result not only in broken or chipped teeth, but also injury to bones and soft tissue. Dental emergencies may go beyond just tooth damage. Maybe you bit your tongue, cheek or lip. Additionally, an abscess often leads to inflammation and pain in your gums and jaw. Treat the pain with warm water rinses and cold compresses; then call to schedule an emergency dental appointment.

Dental pain is hard to ignore. But you can find quick, effective dental treatment and pain relief at Bronx Dental Spa, serving Bronx, NY. At your next bi-annual checkup and cleaning, ask your Bronx, NY dentist about their emergency dental options. Or contact Dr. Victoria Kushensky today to find out the steps you need to take as you prepare for your emergency visit.