Is a Dental Emergency Treatment Painful?

If you have experienced trauma or injury, your dental emergency might be painful. However, the treatment itself will be pain-free, as you will be numb for the entirety of it and given anesthesia. Post-treatment, you might feel discomfort, bruising, and swelling, but the dentist can prescribe pain medication and cold compresses to relieve the symptoms.

How Long Until I See the Results?

The time for results will also depend on the cause of the dental emergency. A dental implant might take several months to show its final impact, whereas a root canal or a cavity can be resolved instantaneously. The best way to get this information is to schedule your consultation so that an accurate diagnosis can be made. The diagnosis will help resolve many questions, including the length of time to see results.

Bakersfield, CA

Dental Emergencies

Introduction

Introduction to Dental Emergency

If you sustain an injury or experience pain in your teeth or gums, it can cause serious issues, lead to infection, and might be a dental emergency. If you are experiencing any symptoms, please contact our Bakersfield dental office immediately to determine if you need to be seen right away. Waiting too long can increase the chances of permanent tooth damage and the need for more extensive treatment later. Arthur Huang, DDS, is an experienced emergency dentist in Bakersfield, CA. We understand that a dental emergency happens from time to time. Our office is here to help you through those emergencies promptly. We try our best to see emergency dentistry patients on the same day. When you call our office, we can advise you on how to handle your situation until you can make it into the office.

What is a Dental Emergency?

A wide variety of situations can cause a dental emergency. How do you know if you need to see an emergency dentist in Bakersfield? If you’ve had any of the following, please call our office right away at (661) 243-9629.

Broken or cracked prosthetic appliances (dentures and partials)
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Cracked, fractured, chipped, or broken teeth
Lost restorations (bridges, crowns, veneers, fillings)
Orthodontic emergencies (broken brackets, cracked aligners, loose wires)
Pain, abscesses, and infections

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What’s the first step?

The first step in dealing with a dental emergency is to call our office right away to see a doctor. We have the option of same-day consultations for dental emergencies. During your consultation, Dr. Arthur Huang or the on-site dentist will examine your situation, asking you questions about your medical history, the onset of symptoms, and the context of the emergency.

Depending on your condition, they might ask for X-rays and 3-D scans right away and even ask you to get the procedure done the same day. Either way, the dentist will outline the needed procedure, its associated risks, benefits, and recovery timeline. They will draft a treatment plan, which you can take to the patient concierge for scheduling, pricing, and to receive any pre-treatment instructions.

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What to Expect on the Day of a Dental Emergency Treatment

On the day of your dental emergency treatment in Bakersfield, Dr. Huang or the on-site dentist (in case of a same-day procedure) and the staff will receive you at the practice, make you comfortable in the procedure room, and review the plan with you. They will also prepare you for the procedure and provide the recommended anesthesia.

Once you are sedated, the dentist will use specialized dental instruments to treat the affected site, making incisions if necessary, manipulating the needed dental elements, and stitching you up after the procedure.

Dental Emergency Aftercare Instructions

Your after-care instructions will vary depending on the procedure recommended for your dental emergency treatment. Patients must follow these instructions to ensure the most successful procedure and recovery.

How Much Does a Dental Emergency Treatment Cost in Bakersfield, CA?

The cost of treating a dental emergency in Bakersfield, CA, will depend on the complexity of your case, the dentist’s fees, and the cost of the technique used, among other things. Patients should schedule their consultation as soon as possible to receive a customized treatment plan and price estimate.

Why Choose Valley Grace Dental?

You should choose detailed patient care and expert treatment for your dental emergencies at Valley Grace Dental because the owner, Dr. Arthur Huang, is a dentist with impeccable credentials. Dr. Huang’s genuinely caring nature comes through as a skilled family practice clinician. He has been in private practice for over 16 years, from Arizona to Orange County and Los Angeles County.

Dr. Huang is an active member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Orange County Dental Society, Kern County Dental Society, The Crown Council, and Tops Institute Mastermind.