Your West Des Moines Emergency Dentist
We get it, life happens. Accidents and injuries can cause pain, discomfort, or alter your smile. For patients that need to see a dentist as soon as possible, we at Apex Dental keep room in our daily schedule for just that. If you experience a dental emergency, be sure to call our practice as soon as possible.
What Are Some Common Dental Emergencies?
- Abscesses: Abscesses can be excruciating and occur when the root of a tooth becomes infected, and symptoms include fever, swelling, pain, oozing gums, and other more painful symptoms.
- Cracked or Broken Teeth: If you crack or break your teeth, you may develop an infection. Not seeking prompt emergency dental care can lead to a more serious issue.
- Lost, Loose, or Broken Crowns: If you’ve lost a crown, or if it’s become loose or broken we can provide you with a replacement so that your tooth doesn’t become infected or damaged further.
- Knocked-out Teeth: If one or more of your teeth have been knocked out, try to replace them in their sockets immediately. If you can’t, place it in a glass of milk and call for an emergency dental appointment for treatment.
- Lost or Loose Fillings: A filling covers a hole in your tooth, and if you’ve lost one or they’ve loosened, you could end up in a lot of pain, and you should schedule an appointment for replacement fillings.
- Severe Swelling of the Face or Gums: If your face or your gums are swollen or inflamed you may need immediate dental care.
- Severe Toothaches: Pain and inflammation are the body’s signal that something is very wrong. Don’t suffer longer than you need to when you can make an emergency dental appointment
We’re Here to Help
We will do everything in our power to get you in and treat you as quickly as possible.
With the wide array of skills from our different dentists, there isn’t much that we can’t help you with! Please call our office at 515.224.1618 to book an appointment now.
Dentists who put your comfort, confidence, and whole health first.
725 S 51st St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Monday–Thursday, 8AM–5PM