Category Archives: Emergency Care
If you have a dental emergency and crack a tooth, it’s important to repair your smile, and not just for aesthetic reasons. A cracked tooth can allow bacteria to access the sensitive nerve tissue inside your tooth, which can cause pain, inflammation, and even infection [1]. When dealing with a cracked tooth that visibly impacts… READ MORE
Having fractured her two front teeth after falling down, this patient was desperately seeking an immediate esthetic correction. Our in-house laboratory quickly fabricated two custom temporary crowns, which we placed two days later. Prior to fabricating her final crowns, we whitened her other teeth, which were too yellow for her age bracket. Once the whitening… READ MORE
This practice, being one of the first offices in Washington, DC to have autoclavable (sterilized) hand pieces (drills) (1985), maintains a strict regimen of infection control. We are always available to discuss any aspect of our infection control regimen. We follow procedures recommended by several federal agencies: the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental… READ MORE
1. Get Plenty of Rest A key to helping your body recover is to rest as much as you can. Find things to keep you entertained as you take it easy such as coloring, reading, or a new TV show. Keeping yourself entertained will help the time to pass faster. 2. Stay on a Regular Schedule While resting is… READ MORE
Every day, we have patients visit our office for help with a dental emergency. A lot of these emergencies are caused by biting into foods that are too hard, resulting in a cracked tooth, loss of a filling or a broken dental crown. To avoid a painful and inconvenient dental emergency, here are some foods… READ MORE
Being that we are entering April, now is the time to be proactive and get yourself checked for oral cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, about 48,330 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer, and an estimated 9,570 people will die from oral cancer in 2016. In the spirit of April’s Oral Cancer Awareness, we urge… READ MORE
Has there ever been a moment in your life where you felt that you should be a part of something bigger than yourself? An organization, a charity, or a non-profit perhaps? Humans are born with the innate desire to help others, so it’s no wonder that we may feel the need to give back to… READ MORE
Never fear, root canals are here to save your teeth! We all know that the best treatment is prevention. Identifying and working against potential problems is always going to be a better case scenario than repairing damage that has already run its course. Thanks to modern technology and the high standard of care the dental… READ MORE
Your dental emergency does not have to be your dental nightmare! Having fractured her two front teeth after falling down, this patient was desperately seeking an immediate esthetic correction. Our in-house laboratory quickly fabricated two custom temporary crowns, which we placed two days later. Having solved her immediate esthetic problems, we then scheduled her with an… READ MORE
There are few things as shocking and overwhelming as a dental emergency. Your mouth is in pain, you are unsure of what to do, and you know that you need prompt assistance. Fortunately, many dental offices keep emergency hours for these situations and are able to provide assistance to patients when they need it most…. READ MORE
