Emergency Dentist Santa Fe
Quick & Gentle Care for Injured & Hurting Smiles
No one can predict when or how they’ll experience an emergency—and dental emergencies have a knack for occurring when we least expect them! That said, Dr. Zhang understands just how alarming these situations can be, which is why he offers dental patients quick, high-quality care for their dental injuries, even on the same day if necessary! If you or someone you know needs emergency dentistry in Santa Fe, contact our office at once for assistance.
Why Choose Juniper Dental for Emergency Dentistry?
- Same-Day Emergency Appointments Available
- Advanced Dental Technology for Streamlined Care
- Wide Variety of Effective Emergency Treatments
How We Treat Dental Emergencies
Our top priority is to quickly treat your dental emergency and relieve any pain you might be feeling. If you find yourself dealing with an urgent dental situation, here’s how we’ll work to get your grin back on track:
- Give Us a Call at Once – Our office is thrilled to offer same-day urgent care for dental patients in Santa Fe, so we encourage you to call us at once if there’s something wrong with your teeth, gums, or other oral structures.
- Attend Your Same-Day Appointment – Once you’re here, we’ll get you seated and examine your smile while also relieving any pain you’re feeling. We might need to capture X-rays to see what’s going on, but we’ll work quickly and with the utmost care.
- Get the Care You Need – After we’ve determined the best course of action, we’ll carry out a customized treatment plan focused on restoring your smile and oral health. This can include a variety of treatments, depending on the circumstances.
The Most Common Dental Emergencies
Even if your symptoms don’t seem very serious or outright painful, it’s unwise to leave anything to chance! Once you’ve called our office and we’ve determined when you need to come in, we’ll also give you some initial first-aid steps to take. Here’s a short list of some of the most common dental emergencies that we see and how they’re treated:
Toothaches
Chipped
Tooth
Cracked
Tooth
Sensitivity to
Hot & Cold
Knocked-Out
Tooth
Lost Filling
or Crown
Broken
Denture
Loose
Tooth
Gums, Lip or
Tongue Injury
Jaw Pain or
Clenching
Something Stuck
Between Teeth
Understanding the Cost of Dental Emergencies
To put it simply, no two dental emergencies are the same, meaning that the cost of care is going to vary depending on the situation. However, once you come in and allow Dr. Zhang and our team to inspect your smile, we’ll begin drawing up a treatment plan that includes associated cost estimates. Emergency dental care is always worthwhile, no matter the cost—but we know it’s helpful to have an idea of what to expect!
Keys to Preventing Dental Emergencies
In short, it’s always best to try to prevent dental emergencies from occurring in the first place. Though this isn’t always possible (after all, accidents sometimes happen), you’d be surprised at how well you can effectively safeguard your smile. Here are a few habits we recommend incorporating into your routine to help keep your teeth and gums healthy:
Visit Your Dentist Every Six Months
Keeping your smile healthy requires both a solid at-home oral hygiene regimen and biannual dental checkups and cleanings at our office. The second part is crucial because – without them – tooth decay, gum disease, and other serious oral health problems can develop and progress under the radar. So, make visiting us every six months a priority so Dr. Zhang can conduct a comprehensive oral exam and determine if there’s anything that requires treatment.
Important note: If you start to experience abnormal dental symptoms, like tender or bleeding gums, don’t wait – contact our emergency dentist in Santa Fe ASAP.
Commit to Good Dental Care Habits At Home
As we mentioned above, committing to good dental care habits at home is equally as important. So, if your oral hygiene routine has fallen to the back burner, there’s no time like the present to make the necessary changes! Start by brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoridated toothpaste and a soft-bristled toothbrush. Then, every morning or evening, floss and rinse with mouthwash as well. Together, these habits will keep your smile healthy and reduce the chances of you experiencing dental damage.
Eat Healthy, Well-Balanced Meals
Hard pretzels, peanut brittle, and lollipops not only lack any nutritional value, but their crunchy consistency also increases the chances of a tooth chipping or cracking. For that reason, we recommend steering clear of extremely crunchy and sticky foods entirely. Instead, do your best to incorporate foods into your diet that benefit both your oral and overall health, including seasonal fruits and vegetables. Make sure to drink lots of water too (it will help prevent dry mouth!).
Wear a Mouthguard to Protect Your Teeth
It goes without saying that you need to wear a mouthguard during contact sports, like football and wrestling. What you may not know, however, is that you should also wear one while running, riding your bike, or participating in any kind of exercise where there’s a risk of you accidentally falling or clenching/grinding your teeth. If you don’t have a mouthguard already, let us know – we can make one that fits comfortably and is the appropriate thickness.
Break Unhealthy Habits
Last, but certainly not least, it’s important that you break unhealthy dental habits. A few examples include smoking, biting your nails, using your teeth to remove plastic wrapping, and chewing on ice cubes. These all increase the risk of your teeth getting chipped, cracked, or fractured, so do your best to opt for healthier habits instead, like chewing on sugar-free gum.