What is a dental emergency, and where can I seek immediate care?
When problems arise, they are rarely convenient. This is the case with dental emergencies. By having a dentist who provides emergency dental care in Waterville, Maine, you can relax knowing that you have the care and attention you need just a phone call away! Dr. Jeff Bue and his team at Kennebec Dental Excellence in Winslow offer emergency dentistry for new and current patients.
Emergency Dental Care
Dr. Jeff Bue describes a dental emergency as a dental trauma or incident that requires immediate attention from a dental professional. Emergency dental care is often performed on the same day to alleviate pain, replace loose or lost restorations, address a severe toothache, or reattach a knocked-out tooth. These situations require care as soon as possible to reduce the risk of further damage or infection.
What treatment needs to be done for emergency care?
The treatment needed for an individual’s dental emergency depends heavily on the condition that brings them into our office. For those with a knocked-out tooth from dental trauma, a visit within an hour will allow the doctor to attempt to reattach the tooth to avoid replacement. A severe toothache, normally caused by a deep infection, would require root canal therapy. In situations where a dental restoration is loose or lost, a replacement can be made and bonded in place as soon as possible to protect the tooth’s remaining structure. When you visit Kennebec Dental Excellence for your dental emergency, you will be advised on the treatment recommendations to consider to restore the smile to its original function and health.
Where can I go for emergency dental care?
Regardless of whether you have visited our practice before, Kennebec Dental Excellence can provide immediate care for patients who need it. If you are dealing with a situation in which you need to see a dentist immediately, we encourage you to contact the office of Dr. Jeff Bue in Winslow, Maine.
We are located at 464 Benton Avenue and serve patients in the surrounding communities of Waterville, Bangor, Skowhegan, and Augusta, Maine.
