Urgent Dental Care & Same-Day Relief

Emergency Dentist: Patients throughout Washington need an emergency dentist for many reasons. We have found that a dental emergency can strike at any time. The Team at Paul Sioda  Dental will try to accommodate last-minute appointment requests so you don’t have to live with oral pain. If you have a toothache or a major dental emergency, call 253-759-7941 right away. We offer extended hours as needed and will do our best to get you treated immediately.

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Do I need emergency dentistry? Call us if…

• Toothache – Did you brush, rinse, and floss, and it still hurts?

• Tooth Knocked Out

• Gum/Tongue/Cheek Injuries – If bleeding will not stop.

• Broken/Loose Braces – Call your orthodontist immediately.

• Chipped/Broken Teeth – If the chip is significant, or your tooth is cracked, or your tooth is in pieces.

• Lost Filling/Crown

• Tooth Loose

• Abscess

 

Reasons for Needing an Emergency Dental Visit
The American Dental Association reported that the number one cause of adult tooth damage every year is playing sports. This includes all types of athletics and creates the need for emergency appointments throughout Tacoma, WA. Most adults don’t have the time to play for an organized league, even a casual one. That means even a backyard game of basketball can damage or knock out a tooth. The same holds true for kids playing sports throughout the Tacoma area. You can protect yourself by wearing a mouth guard, but if an emergency strikes, call 253-759-7941.

 

Car accidents are another leading cause of tooth injury. While the enamel on your teeth is strong, it may not be strong enough to prevent your tooth from breaking when colliding with the steering wheel. With millions of accidents a year, teeth are a common victim. We recommend that patients of Paul Sioda Dental get examined at a local emergency room after a car accident to make sure they haven’t sustained any physical injuries. Afterward, patients in the Tacoma, WA area should call for a dentist appointment. The emergency room does not treat tooth damage, so you will need to see both types of medical providers.

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HELPFUL RELATED LINKS

• American Dental Association (ADA). Glossary of Dental Terms. 2015

• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry® (AACD). Home Page. 2015

• WebMD. WebMD’s Oral Care Guide. 2015