Although teeth are powerful, they are not invincible. Being hit in the face or mouth, falling, or biting down on something hard can result in tooth injuries. If you have a broken, cracked, or chipped tooth, it is vital to repair it as quickly as possible. If you wait too long, the tooth may get…
If you lose or crack a tooth, do you know what to do to increase your chances of saving the tooth? We have some useful tips to help your odds of success. Tooth Knocked Out? If one (or more) of your teeth are knocked out, follow these five tips to help you cope with the…
Dental problems are something that you don’t want to be dealing with too often over your lifetime. If you’re faced with persistent problems, then you need to address them immediately, just like any other health problems. There are occasions where you might need emergency dental care in Roseville MN, and here are some signs to…
If you lose or crack a tooth, do you know what to do to increase your chances of saving the tooth? We have some useful tips to help your odds of success. Tooth Knocked Out? If one (or more) of your teeth are knocked out, follow these five tips to help you cope with the…
Many things can cause a dental emergency. More often than not, trauma to your mouth is the leading cause. In this scenario, you could end up with severely cracked or chipped teeth that must be treated right away. But, you may also just wake up one day with intense pain in your mouth that won’t…
Reduce Sport-Related Mouth Injuries with One Simple Piece of Equipment Mouth guards, also called mouth protectors, help cushion a blow to the face, minimizing the risk of broken teeth and injuries to your lips, tongue, face or jaw. They typically cover the upper teeth and are a great way to protect the soft tissues of…
If you’ve ever had a tooth knocked loose or knocked out you know what a terrifying and helpless feeling it can be. Will you permanently lose the tooth? Can it be fixed? Will you have to have oral surgery? Those are all questions that will probably be bouncing around in your head. But instead of…
It’s Not All in Your head…But A Lot of It Is A patient comes in with a full sleeve of tattoos on his arm and proceeds to confide his fear of dental needles and instruments. Another patient asks the hygienist to “please be gentle,” as if her name badge proclaims her as “The Butcher.” The…
Dr. Hunt and Staff are Always Friendly, Accommodating, and Technically Skilled – David H. Lost a filling and damaged tooth at 10:00 PM Tuesday evening, called Personal Care Dentistry at 6:30 AM the next day, set up a 10:00 AM appointment with Sue, and had my tooth repaired by 10:30 AM. My experience on this occasion…
What to Do If a Dental Problem Requires Immediate Treatment Accidents happen, and knowing what to do when one occurs can mean the difference between saving and losing a tooth. Knocked-Out Tooth A knocked-out tooth is a dental emergency that requires urgent attention. If the appropriate emergency steps are followed immediately after the tooth has…