Dental Emergencies

Accidents happen, no matter how careful you are. That’s why the best thing to do is be prepared! This applies to dental emergencies too. Maybe you got hurt playing sports, got into an accident, or tripped and fell. All Coast Dental in Pacific Beach, CA, provides you with quick and efficient treatment. Drs. Joseph and Julie Boulos will try to see you as soon as possible. Contact us right away for faster treatment.

 

You need to see the dentist right away during an emergency. Call us to get in quickly. If you can’t get ahold of our Pacific Beach, CA, office, consider going to your local emergency room. Follow this brief guide in the meantime.

 

-Missing filling: fillings keep your teeth clean and safe. Try your best to locate the filling. While you wait, you need something to protect the exposed area. Covering it with sugarless gum is a great choice.

 

-Loose crowns: find the crown and see if it fits back on. Use an over-the-counter denture cream if necessary. This keeps it secure until your appointment.

 

-Severe toothaches: the first thing you need to do is thoroughly clean the area. Trapped food or debris can cause your discomfort. If the pain still resides after that, schedule an appointment with our Pacific Beach, CA, office.

 

-Broken or chipped tooth: locate and gather as much of the tooth shards as possible. Rinse your mouth to find any other pieces. Get an icepack and keep it on your face. Rotate it on and off every fifteen minutes. This keeps the swelling down.

 

-Partially knocked-out tooth: Do not touch the tooth or its surrounding area. This could dislodge it permanently. You want to try to keep the tissue alive. Keep the tooth clean and the swelling down. This makes it easier for Drs. Joseph or Julie Boulos to work on.

 

-Knocked-out tooth: find the tooth right away. You need to clean it and see if it fits back in its spot. If it doesn’t, keep the tooth alive by placing it in a cup of cold milk or saltwater. This is the highest level of a dental emergency. You need quick and fast care.

 

A proactive stance on dental emergencies saves you time and money. Make sure that your entire family knows how to contact your dentist.

 

All Coast Dental is located in Pacific Beach, CA. If you are experiencing a dental emergency, contact Drs. Julie and Joseph Boulos right away. Call 858-270-4904 or visit https://www.allcoastdental.net/.

Bondings and Fillings

Chipping or breaking a tooth can be very painful. It can also leave the tooth misshapen or with a sharpened edge that could hurt the inside of your mouth. Dental bonding and fillings assist in rebuilding the affected tooth with special materials. We at All Coast Dental are proud to offer both of these procedures to our patients. We are committed to helping fix your smile when unexpected chips and breaks occur!

 

Dental bonding restores the natural shape of your tooth by using composite resin matched to your specific tooth color. In cases of accidental damage or minor decay, it is an inexpensive way to restore the look of the tooth to its normal healthy self. Dental bonding can also be used for protecting the roots of your teeth. Receding gums exposing the tooth root allow bacteria in easily, making them more susceptible to infection.

 

Dental fillings focus more on restorative efforts rather than cosmetic ones since they are stronger and more durable than dental bonding. This method also has a low cost, but is the better option over dental bonding in the long run. Whereas dental bonding fixes the outside of the tooth, dental fillings fix the inside of a tooth damaged from decay or breakage. For back teeth, it’s better to use metal fillings so that it can better withstand the force of chewing. 

 

All Coast Dental is located at 2180 Garnet Ave., Suite 1-K, in Pacific, CA 92109. For more information about bonding and fillings or to schedule an appointment, please visit allcoastdental.net or call 858-270-4904.