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Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and costly to repair, especially if you need emergency dental care. Today’s post in the Your Time Dental Urgent Care blog contains an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong.

1. Don’t chew on hard things. People should steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, popcorn, and beef jerky. Watch out for stone fruits—that peach may be soft but if you bite hard into the stone, you could damage a tooth.
2. Protect your teeth during physical activity where your mouth can be hit. If you enjoy pick-up basketball games, indoor soccer leagues, rec center flag football, and many other activities, you should be using a well-fitting mouth protector.
3. Teeth are not tools. Use scissors to open a string cheese or rip the price tag off a new piece of clothing with your teeth. Use a nutcracker for nuts. A quality dental crown can cost hundreds of dollars.
4. Don’t grind your teeth. Grinding your teeth can lead to a cracked tooth. If you know or suspect that you are a tooth grinder, speak with your dentist so you can address the problem with stress reduction techniques and/or a mouth guard. Frequent headaches or jaw pain can frequently be caused by nighttime teeth grinding.
5. Visit your dentist regularly for check-ups and cleanings. Your dentist can alert you to conditions that might lead to cracked teeth, such as having an uneven chewing surface or brittle teeth. Your dentist may also discover tiny cracks you aren’t aware of. Take care of these cracks before the whole tooth is in danger.

If you already have a cracked tooth, never fear! Treatment is available for cracks small and large. Veneers, cosmetic dental bonding, inlays/onlays, fillings, and dental implants are all used to repair or replace damaged teeth.

For dental emergencies in and around Gibsonton, call  Your Time Dental Urgent Care.

We make patients feel comfortable

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

You are chewing an apple and hear an odd sound, then something in your mouth feels wrong. One of your crowns has popped free. Chances are, the crown (which cost you hundreds of dollars) can be re-cemented. Call us at Your Time Dental Urgent Care in Gibsonton.

You may need emergency dental care.

What Do You Do When Your Dental Crown Comes Off?

Don’t Swallow It!
This may seem like a no-brainer, but we are mentioning it because it is important. Carefully take it out of your mouth. If you accidentally swallow it, you will have some extra issues that aren’t pleasant.

Look Carefully
Inspect the crown and your tooth. If there is damage to either, we will need that information.

Call Your Time Dental Urgent Care.
We will schedule you an appointment ASAP and advise you on whether you should use temporary cement to re-attach the crown until you can get into our office and have it permanently re-cemented.

Clean Gently
Use a toothbrush to cautiously clean the crown and the unprotected partial tooth.

Handle With Care
While waiting for the crown to be re-cemented, abstain from substances that are chewy, sticky, or crunchy.

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

Many Gibsonton residents will experience at least one tooth emergency in their life. You could break a tooth playing a sport, accidentally dislodge a crown, experience sudden pain caused by an abscess or break a wire on your braces. In the case of a dental emergency, call us at Your Time Dental Urgent Care.

Following are some immediate treatments:

Broken Tooth: Save any tooth fragments. Rinse mouth with warm water. If the area is bleeding, apply a piece of gauze. A cold compress held on the cheek can reduce swelling and lessen pain. Visit us as soon as you can.

Lost Filling: Save the filling if you can. It can help your dentist determine why it came out. Do not let food get stuck in the hole left by the filling. Do not chew on the tooth. Brush it gently. Call us to schedule an emergency appointment right away.

Displaced Crowns: If there is pain, you may apply a dab of clove oil with a Q-tip to the affected tooth (a common home remedy that may reduce pain). Save the crown. If you can’t see us immediately, you can apply dental cement (available at drugstores) or denture adhesive to temporarily re-attach the crown until you can get to Your Time Dental Urgent Care. Do not use other types of glue or adhesive.

By visiting us as soon as possible, you avoid pain, infection and possible further tooth damage. If you delay treatment, even for a few days, you risk needing more extensive treatment later.

For dental emergencies in and around Gibsonton, call  Your Time Dental Urgent Care.

We make patients feel comfortable

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

Hopefully, as an adult you’ll never experience a loose tooth. If you do discover that one of your teeth is loose, that’s a problem. Call us at Your Time Dental Urgent Care in Gibsonton. It could be an urgent problem that needs our attention.

Accidents

An accident can knock a tooth loose. An injury to the mouth area is always an emergency—whether or not a tooth is loose.

Should I See A Medical Doctor First?

For some injuries to the mouth, you should see a medical doctor first. If you have a wound or cut in your mouth that’s bleeding heavily, head to the E.R. or urgent care clinic.

After the primary injury is treated, we can treat the trauma and any tooth issues. You may need a root canal, filling, and/or protective crown.

We Replace Missing Teeth

If the tooth can’t be saved, you may need an extraction. Also, we can replace a missing tooth following extraction. At Your Time Dental Urgent Care, we provide emergency same day dental care, as well as tooth extractions and CEREC crowns and bridges.

We Treat Oral Infections

A localized infection can trigger or worsen a loose tooth. Either periodontitis (advanced gum disease) or tooth decay can lead to an infection. You should see us as soon as possible if you suspect an infection.

Swelling Jaw/Tooth Abscesses

If your jaw starts swelling, call us immediately. This could indicate a dangerous infection that needs treatment right away

Some infections lead to an abscess. An abscess is a pocket of pus. It can be located inside a tooth, in the gums, or in the jaw bone near the tooth root. An abscess usually causes severe pain. If you suspect an abscess, you need to see us promptly. If ignored, this can destroy the bone and eventually cause even more pain.

We Relieve Tooth Pain

All of the oral issues discussed in this post can cause tooth pain. 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 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

It may sound like a catastrophe to many people, but having a tooth knocked out doesn’t always mean you’ll need cosmetic dentistry to fix your smile. Keep a cool head and remember a few simple instructions, chances are you can salvage your tooth. Your Time Dental Urgent Care in Gibsonton is here to help.

The important thing for Gibsonton dental patients to do if they’ve had a tooth knocked out is to find the tooth, handle it carefully, and keep it in the best condition possible so their dentist can reinsert it properly.

Do not handle the tooth by the root, be careful to only touch the crown. It’s okay to gently rinse the tooth in water, but don’t scrub it or remove any tissue fragments from the tooth.

If it is possible, try and place your tooth back in the socket (placed there gently, of course). You can also try holding the tooth between the lip and gum or under the tongue as well, just be careful not to swallow. If neither of these is an option, place the tooth in a cup of milk.

Next, you’ll want to get to Your Time Dental Urgent Care promptly. If you can get to a dentist within an hour, you have the best chance of saving the tooth.

Call us at 813-519-0128 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

It’s good to know that the hospital emergency department is open on evenings and weekends. If you have a medical emergency, there’s a team at the E.R. ready to help.

It’s also reassuring to know that Your Time Dental Urgent Care is here for you. If you have an urgent dental problem in the evening or on the weekend, the team at Your Time Dental Urgent Care in Gibsonton will take care of you.

What kind of treatment does an urgent care dental practice provide?

Take a look at our service pages to learn more about what Your Time Dental can do for you.

• Emergency Same-Day Dental Care
• Tooth Extractions
• CEREC Dental Crowns and Bridges
• Root Canals
• Sedation Dentistry
• Porcelain Veneers
• Dental Implants

What Mouth Injuries Require a Medical Hospital E.R.?

For some injuries to the mouth, you should see a medical doctor first. When the primary injury is treated, you may need to see your dentist for tooth restoration.

Visit the E.R. for the following:

• swelling in the mouth or throat that is obstructing breathing
• extreme jaw pain when there is a possibility of jaw fracture
• lacerations in the mouth that are causing severe bleeding

If you go to the E.R. for severe tooth pain, a medical doctor can give you pain medication and/or antibiotics if needed.  In the E.R., an MD can’t perform a root canal or place a dental crown. There is some overlap when it comes to the training medical doctors and dentists receive. Either specialist could sew up a laceration in the mouth. But, in general, medical doctors don’t learn dentistry.

Even if you get pain drugs or antibiotics, you will still need to see a dentist to fix the problem with the tooth. You’re just delaying treatment that you will need from a dentist.

If you come to Your Time Dental Urgent Care with extreme tooth pain, you can also get pain meds and antibiotics if needed. Your dentist will also treat the source of the pain or infection, which should resolve your issues. Call us for your dental emergencies.

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 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