While working in an emergency room in Dayton Ohio, Dr. Atwood came to the realization that emergency dental care is prevalent and there is a demand for doctors who are willing to care for these patients. These patients, with feelings of desperation and no place to turn, seek out help from hospital emergency rooms. When in reality, most emergency facilities are not equipped nor staffed to care for dental emergencies.
With state of the art technology and a commitment to quality care, Urgent Dental will get you out of pain quickly so you can get on with your life. Our goal at Urgent Dental is to work with the other dental providers in the community. We will take care of your immediate dental needs and then refer you back to your dentist for continued care. If you do not have a dentist we are happy to take you in and care for all you dental needs. We are a full service dental provider and can care for all your restorative, maintenance and cosmetic dental needs. Call today our staff is standing by to assist you.
Dry sockets are common, following extraction of teeth. It is important any time you have a tooth extracted, that you follow the post-op instructions provided by your dentist. Any suction created in your mouth can pull the clot out of the socket, leaving an open socket and bone exposed. This can cause excruciating pain and you should follow up with your dentist.
Most likely your Doctor will use a medicated paste and packing to fill the hole to allow the socket to heal. Medication is also prescribed to help manage pain until proper healing. The pain can last for up to 2 weeks, following the extraction. Sometimes dry sockets occur regardless of proper post-op care. Bottom line is that it takes time to heal.
