We understand that some dental issues and pain need to be dealt with promptly, thats why our emergency care line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Below you will find helpful information regarding a few types of common dental emergencies and ways to help avoid them.
Dental emergencies can strike anyone, but our patients who commit to regular dental care visits present with significantly fewer problems over time. Professional dental exams at our practice allow us to bring a blend of proactive efforts to you.
When you visit our practice we review many aspects of your health before we clean your tooth surfaces. Things like chipped teeth, high sensitivity or sore gums could all be the beginnings of bigger problems down the road.
Regular dental visits prove vital in fixing and preventing decay and gum disease as you keep up your daily home teeth cleaning habits. Together, with a proactive approach, we can prevent many issues from becoming dental emergencies.
Locate and save the tooth or its fragments handling them as little as possible, avoid touching root portions. Briefly rinse the tooth with milk. If the tooth is not broken, try to reinsert it in its socket. If the tooth is broken or you cannot reinsert it, submerge it in milk. Time is critical. Call us immediately!
Take out any easily removed pieces, then cover any remaining sharp pieces with over-the-counter orthodontic wax. Broken appliances are rarely emergencies. However, If metal is stuck in your mouth tissue, do not attempt to remove it. Immediately call our office for emergency assistance.
Clean the affected area thoroughly, dislodging any impacted food or debris. Rinse your mouth with warm salt water or hydrogen peroxide diluted with water (50/50). If there is any visible swelling, apply a cold compress to the area. Next, call our office immediately for emergency assistance.
Dr. Julia grew up in Westfield, Massachusetts. She graduated from UMass Amherst where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. She attended the University of New England College of Dental Medicine for her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. During dental school, Dr. Julia was involved with various school outreach programs where she taught underserved children about oral health care. She also volunteered at head start programs where she taught young kids how to read. As her passion for helping children continued to grow she decided to be a dentist solely for children.
After dental school she went on to receive further specialized training in pediatric dentistry at the Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. During her training she learned many advanced pediatric dental techniques and treatment options such as oral conscious sedation and general anesthesia. Her goal is to provide comprehensive treatment to children of all backgrounds in the safest and most comfortable dental environment.