When a person starts to feel a stabbing pain in their jaw, they should call an Emergency Dentist is South River immediately. The pain could be a sign of a serious infection in the root area of the tooth. If it is not treated promptly, the infection could spread throughout the patient’s body. Dentists at Allied Dental of Old Bridge see patients as soon as possible. They can determine if it is safe to treat the patient immediately or if the patient needs to take antibiotics prior to any treatment. If x-rays show that the root of the tooth is cracked, then the tooth will have to be extracted.
The Emergency Dentist in South River will explain to the patient that powerful anesthetics will prevent them from feeling any pain. Dentists also have been taught how to extract teeth without a lot of tugging and pulling. Therefore patients don’t need to be sedated for this procedure. If they are very nervous, the dentist may prescribe a pill to help them sleep the night before. He may also give them medication to help them relax prior to the procedure. It is important for them to realize that someone has to drive them to the office, if they do take this medicine.
Once the Emergency Dentist in South River has removed the teeth, there are several Cosmetic Dentistry options available to close the gap in the patient’s smile. Traditionally a permanent or removable bridge anchored to teeth on either side of the gap was used. Both of these options required that the patient spend additional time brushing and flossing every night. Today dental implants are the preferred option, if the patient’s jaw is strong enough to support a titanium implant. Special x-rays will provide the dentist with the information to make that determination. It takes from six to eight weeks for a patient’s jaw to heal after implant surgery. A porcelain crown is then fit over it. The patient may be very surprised at how attractive it is. The implant and porcelain crown require no additional maintenance. The patient only has to brush and floss as usual. With proper routine dental care, the implant and crown will last many years.
