Dental Emergency

At Your Time Dental Urgent Care, we want to raise awareness of the importance of athletic mouth protection. Patients should think of custom mouthguards as a critical part of their protective gear.

Did you know- over 5 million teeth are knocked out per year? Many of these dental traumas happen on the playing field or court. Each dislodged tooth involves several trips to the dentist and hundreds of dollars in restoration amounts. Not to mention pain!

Most parents require their children and teens to wear helmets when biking and shinguards while playing soccer. Parent should also emphasize the importance of mouth protection from your child’s very first 5-year-old T-ball game. And we all need to practice what we preach.

There are three main types of mouthguards:

• ready-to-wear.  The stock mouth protectors are pre-formed and ready to wear. Unfortunately, they rarely fit well.
• boil and bite. They are to be softened in water and then formed to the mouth (follow the manufacturer’s instructions).
• custom-fitted.

You can find boil and bite mouth protectors at Gibsonton sporting goods stores. They are to be softened in water and then formed to the mouth (follow the manufacturer’s directions).

Some Gibsonton dentists offer custom sports mouthguards that provide the highest level of protection and comfort. Mouth protectors that are comfortable are more likely to be worn by kids who complain about wearing a mouthguard. Ask your dentist about custom mouthguards.

Mouth protection is extremely important for Gibsonton patients with braces or fixed bridge work. Some Gibsonton orthodontists recommend mouth protectors for lower teeth as well.

For more information about mouth protection, call us today.

Call us at 813-519-0903 immediately if you have a dental emergency!

Your Time Dental Urgent Care is more than just an emergency dentist. We offer a number of great dental services. If your dental needs are urgent but not emergencies, that’s no reason to avoid calling us. We have late and weekend hours specifically so that you CAN call us when you need to.

Contact Your Time Dental Urgent Care:

813-519-0128

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

13145 Kings Lake Drive Ste 105B
Gibsonton, Florida
33534

Our practice, Your Time Dental Urgent Care, offers urgent dental care, general dentistry and many cosmetic dental services. If you have a dental emergency, give us a call

A Dentist Close to Home is Best

If you live in the Gibsonton area, it’s a good idea to be familiar with an urgent care practice. Especially if you have children. Most busy parents don’t need the additional headache of a long commute to a dental appointment.

Your Time Dental Urgent Care provides:

• Immediate care for dental emergencies
• Strong, natural-looking restorations
• A clean, comfortable, and friendly dental atmosphere

If you have a toothache, give us a call. Even if you are not sure what is wrong. By listening carefully, asking the right questions, communicating clearly, and counseling with you, our team will determine the problem and deliver a solution.

Because each man, woman, and child has individual dental needs, we develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses each patient’s situation.

At Your Time Dental Urgent Care, our passion is helping patients achieve and maintain a healthy and beautiful smile.

Call us at 813-519-0903 immediately if you have a dental emergency!

Your Time Dental Urgent Care is more than just an emergency dentist. We offer a number of great dental services. If your dental needs are urgent but not emergencies, that’s no reason to avoid calling us. We have late and weekend hours specifically so that you CAN call us when you need to.

Contact Your Time Dental Urgent Care:

813-519-0128

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

13145 Kings Lake Drive Ste 105B
Gibsonton, Florida
33534

Your Time Dental Urgent Care patients who wait to have a sore tooth checked end up saying “I wish I had come sooner.” Even with all the various causes of mouth issues, a toothache sends a simple, clear message: “See your dentist!” And it seems like toothaches always get worse on Friday night right before the weekend.

If you wait, the cost to treat it may get more costly as the pain gets more severe. Affordable dental care is available at Your Time Dental Urgent Care in Gibsonton. Call us now for a consultation.

Mouth pain is never “normal.” Our team will determine the cause of the pain so proper treatment can begin. Possible causes of pain include decay, gum disease, a broken crown, mouth sores, bite issues, and TMD (temporomandibular disorder). Let us take care of you and you will quickly be back to pain-free eating, grimace-free speaking and better sleeping.

If you come to Your Time Dental Urgent Care with severe tooth pain, we can give you medication.

Call us at Your Time Dental Urgent Care if you have tooth pain. We serve Gibsonton, Riverview and Apollo Beach areas and we’re here to help. Open late as well as weekend hours.

Contact Your Time Dental Urgent Care:

813-519-0128

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

13145 Kings Lake Drive Ste 105B
Gibsonton, Florida
33534

If you have a severe toothache that’s a problem. Call us at Your Time Dental Urgent Care in Gibsonton. It could be an urgent problem that needs our attention. Throbbing toothache pain for anyone can be agonizing. At the very least, milder toothache pain can cause you to stop eating certain foods.

The most prevalent causes of a toothache include infection, decay, injury, or loss of a tooth. Tooth pain can occur after a tooth has been extracted or following oral surgery. Our team will identify the source of your toothache, and in most cases can provide nearly immediate relief.

Of course, the best way to avert tooth pain is to visit your dentist frequently, and to care properly for your teeth including a daily regimen of brushing and flossing.

Call us at Your Time Dental Urgent Care if you have any of the symptoms above. We serve Gibsonton, Riverview and Apollo Beach areas and we’re here to help. Open late as well as weekend hours.

Contact Your Time Dental Urgent Care:

813-519-0128

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

13145 Kings Lake Drive Ste 105B
Gibsonton, Florida
33534

Today’s Your Time Dental Urgent Care post addresses one of the most feared dental procedures: the infamous root canal.

If you are told that you need a root canal, don’t panic. Your dentist recommends this procedure when it is better for your tooth than the alternatives.

A successful root canal (or endodontic treatment in dental-speak) can save a tooth and prevent the need for an extraction followed by a dental bridge, dental implant, or gap in your smile.

If, after a thorough evaluation, we determine that a tooth needs a root canal, our team will explain the procedure and costs that are involved.

Root canals are handled to save an infected tooth. If not treated, abscesses and complete tooth loss may occur.

During the procedure, Kernagis will remove the nerve and pulp, and then clean and disinfect the interior of your tooth (the canal). The next step is filling and sealing the cleaned area with a special rubbery material, and then protecting the restored tooth with a crown or filling.

Root canals have the reputation of being painful, but this is not the case anymore. There are several effective pain management methods available today at Your Time Dental Urgent Care. We will make sure you are comfortable during the procedure. Once the infected tissue is removed, we will focus on helping the area heal.

Your Time Dental Urgent Care is more than just an emergency dentist. We offer a number of great dental services. If your dental needs are urgent but not emergencies, that’s no reason to avoid calling us. We have late and weekend hours specifically so that you CAN call us when you need to.

Contact Your Time Dental Urgent Care:

813-519-0128

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

13145 Kings Lake Drive Ste 105B
Gibsonton, Florida
33534

At Your Time Dental Urgent Care, we hope you never go through a serious dental emergency. It’s important, however, to know what to do in such a situation. Call us at Your Time Dental Urgent Care in Gibsonton. It could be an urgent problem that needs our attention.

Here is a quiz on dental emergencies and other oral issues.

One of the wires on your braces breaks. What do you do?

a. Cut off the loose piece.
b. Put a piece of orthodontic wax on the end if it is irritating your tongue or gums. Schedule an appointment immediately with your orthodontist to have it fixed.
c. If the wire has cut your gums, rinse with a solution of salt and water.

Both b and c are correct. If you don’t have a piece of orthodontic wax, you can use a cotton ball to cover the sharp end. If you cut off the loose end of the wire, you risk swallowing it.

Your six-year-old falls on the driveway and knocks out a front tooth. What do you do before driving immediately to the nearest dental office or ER?

a. Put the tooth back in the socket.
b. If the tooth is dirty, scrub it with a brush.
c. Put the tooth in milk.

Your response depends on whether it is a baby tooth or permanent tooth. If a permanent tooth is knocked out, it may be successfully re-implanted if done rapidly. Make sure you only hold the tooth by the crown, never touch the root. If the tooth is dirty, rinse it gently with water being cautious not to brush off any tissue attached. It possible, put the tooth back in the socket. This may not be possible with younger children.

Because it is important to keep the tooth from drying out on your way to your dentist or nearest emergency room, you can put the tooth in a cup of milk. Baby teeth should not be reinserted because it can potentially harm the emerging tooth.

You lose a filling and the tooth starts hurting. After scheduling an appointment with your Gibsonton dentist, what do you do in the meantime?

a. Save the filling.
b. Take OTC pain medication.
c. Put an aspirin on the tooth.

Both a and b are correct. Though your dentist can’t use the same filling to repair the problem, it may reveal useful information about the cause of the separation. Never put an aspirin on a tooth because the acid in it could irritate your gums.

One of your teeth suddenly darkens. What are the possible causes?

a. The nerve inside the tooth is damaged.
b. It is a side effect of a medication you are taking.
c. Gum disease.
d. An infection.

The answer is all of the above.

Call us at 813-519-0903 immediately if you have a dental emergency!

Your Time Dental Urgent Care is more than just an emergency dentist. We offer a number of great dental services. If your dental needs are urgent but not emergencies, that’s no reason to avoid calling us. We have late and weekend hours specifically so that you CAN call us when you need to.

Contact Your Time Dental Urgent Care:

813-519-0128

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

13145 Kings Lake Drive Ste 105B
Gibsonton, Florida
33534