Hello!
I’m Dr. Fields, a cosmetic dentist in
Van Nuys, California. Welcome to my blog! This is my way of connecting with patients and answering questions. I hope to be able to answer your questions that I get about the dental work we do at my dentist office in
Van Nuys, CA. You can always get in touch with me if you have questions!
Today’s question is…
Q: I have a terrible toothache. How can I figure out what it is? And how can you help me at your dentist office in
Van Nuys, CA?
Dr. Fields: Oh, wow. I hope you are not in too much pain. So many people have experienced painful dental emergencies and wondered what it was. When you come in to our dental office we will do a full exam to see what your problem is and figure out how we can help you in my dentist office here in Van Nuys! I have been practicing for over 33 years and have seen all types of toothaches. We will help you figure out how to get better!
Some causes of dental emergencies
- toothaches
- chipped or broken teeth (save any pieces)!
- Knocked out tooth (try to put the tooth back! And call Dr. Fields ASAP)
- Lost filling of crown
- Food caught between the teeth
- Broken braces
- Abscess (infections)
Things to do to ease the pain:
- If you’ve lost any part of your tooth, save it if you can!
- If your tooth is knocked out—come to Dr. Fields in Van Nuys right away!
- If you have braces or brackets out of place, put something soft like a cotton ball in between, and then come to my office.
- If something is stuck between your teeth, try using floss to remove it. If you can’t you should definitely come in to the office.
- If you lost a filling, put a piece of sugarless gum in place and get to Dr. Fields office!
- Be gentle with your teeth; if it hurts, call Dr. Fields!
What will happen at my appointment?We will do a full examination of your teeth to determine what is causing your problem. We can also take a set of ex-rays if necessary. Depending on what your emergency is, we will take the appropriate action to ease the pain and fix your problem.
Results?The first step is to come in for a consultation. Getting your teeth healthy and in good shape can prevent you from having dental emergencies with your teeth in the future. Dr. Fields will meet with you to assess your teeth and what the best procedure will be for you. You will feel better knowing that you have solved your problem and ended your suffering!
If you are looking for a dentist office in Van Nuys where you can go if you ever have a dental emergency, Dr. Fields dentist office is the place. You will be made to feel comfortable and treated like family, I can promise you that we can offer you the best service and quality care, and help you with your dental emergency!
If you have any questions about Dr. Fields dental office you can always come in for a free consultation. Just call me at 818-787-6400. And visit our website for a free report http://www.vannuysdentist.com/emergency