Emergency Dentist Athens
Urgent Dental Care for Your Family
Whether it’s a child, an adult, or a senior, there’s always a chance someone will suffer an urgent oral issue. That’s why Dr. Hill Lindsey and our dental team stay prepared and offer emergency dentistry in Athens to our patients. By doing so, we’re always ready to give you much-needed pain relief and repair your grin. Learn more by reading below or by booking a same-day visit!
Why Choose Athens Dental Associates for Emergency Dentistry?
- Same-Day Emergency Appointments Available
- Sedation Dentistry for Comfort
- Attentive & Skilled Dental Team
How We Treat Dental Emergencies
Maybe you’re dealing with a dental emergency for the first time. If so, you don’t need to worry or panic. Our dental team will gladly walk you through the treatment process. So, expect these four things from an emergency dental visit:
- A Same-Day Visit – When you call, we’ll book you for the earliest possible visit. (You’ll likely see us the same day!) Our staff can also give you first-aid tips over the phone.
- An Emergency Exam – Dr. Hill Lindsey will conduct an emergency oral exam as the visit begins. This step lets her learn the extent and source of your problem. (It also confirms how we can relieve your pain.)
- A Review of Findings – Following the exam, Dr. Hill Lindsey will share her findings with you. She’ll then suggest suitable procedures and draft a treatment plan.
- Needed Dental Care – Our office will solve your oral issue according to your treatment plan. We’ll be ready no matter what, whether you need a filling, crown, root canal treatment, or something else.
The Most Common Dental Emergencies
It’s always best to visit us when these typical (yet urgent) oral issues occur. Our dental team is trained and equipped to handle such problems. In particular, give us a call if you suffer any of the following (click the icons to learn more about how we can help with each problem):
Keys to Preventing Dental Emergencies
Rest assured, our team at Athens Dental Associates is here to help when you need us – whether it’s because your gums are bleeding when you floss or you completely knocked out a tooth. That said, we want to help you avoid common dental injuries like these as well. That’s why we’re sharing some habits we recommend adopting to keep your smile happy and healthy. Read on to learn what they are!
Visit Your Dentist Every Six Months
The first habit we recommend adopting is coming to our Athens dental office every six months for a dental checkup and teeth cleaning. This is crucial because tooth decay, gum disease, and other common oral health problems can develop and progress without any symptoms at all. So, to catch and treat them quickly, we need to take X-rays and conduct an oral exam periodically. The cleaning portion of your visit is also crucial because it allows us to remove harmful substances, like plaque.
Maintain Good Oral Hygiene At Home
Maintaining a solid oral hygiene regimen at home is important for numerous reasons – from keeping your breath fresh to preventing plaque buildup. The key is incorporating the right steps, with the right tools, and for the right amount of time. For example, you should use a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoridated toothpaste to brush your teeth for two full minutes each morning and evening. Similarly, you should use an ADA-approved mouthwash for 30-60 seconds each day.
Avoid Extremely Crunchy Foods
Unfortunately, extremely crunchy foods can cause your enamel to chip or crack. So, it’s best to avoid candy canes, lollipops, hard pretzels, peanut brittle, and the like. Instead, incorporate foods into your diet that are nutrient-dense, softer in consistency, and delicious. A few examples include oatmeal, plain yogurt, and bananas. This will dramatically reduce the chance of dental damage while also keeping your teeth and gums healthy from the inside out.
Wear a Mouthguard During Sports
Whether you play football, you like rollerblading, or you enjoy lifting weights, you should have a custom mouthguard made. That way, your teeth are protected from things like unforeseen impact, a bad fall, or chronic clenching.
Speaking of chronic clenching… you should visit us if you clench or grind your teeth at night. That way, we can take impressions of your mouth and use those to create a custom nightguard.
Don’t Use Your Teeth as Tools
Although your teeth are strong, they aren’t meant to be used as tools. So, don’t use them to open bottle caps, remove plastic wrapping, bite your nails, or chew on ice cubes. We also recommend avoiding tobacco products, not chewing gum that is loaded with added sugar, and steering clear of anything else that has the potential to negatively impact your smile.
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