Truly responsive and quality emergency dental care when you need it the most and when moments matter
Our “tooth tribe” never sleeps when it comes to promoting preventative dentistry and protecting rather than treating the teeth, gums, jaws, and mouth. However, we understand that accidents and unforeseen circumstances can still happen even with the best of planning and intentions. For this reason, our fantastic dentist duo, Drs. Alex Semidey and Sara Tarte, are proud to provide peace of mind to patients from across Davie, Florida, with truly responsive emergency dentistry services.
What is a “dental emergency”?
There is no single answer to what constitutes a dental emergency. With other services, like tooth replacement, we can provide a short list of options – from bridges and dentures to implant-supported teeth. Emergency dental care is more of a gray area. The ADA reports that over two million people visit hospital ERs each year for care caused by oral conditions. Frequently, severe decay and infections are to blame for intense and unrelenting toothaches.
In such cases, the emergency dentist’s office is the best place to seek treatment. Unlike ERs, which typically provide temporary relief through antibiotics and painkillers, our office is specifically trained to resolve conditions affecting the teeth, gums, and mouth. We have the capabilities to address these problems effectively, ensuring the best outcome for your smile and overall health in the long term.
At Semidey Dental, we’re equipped to handle dental emergencies promptly and provide the comprehensive care you need to get back to optimal health.
What are some of the common emergencies that you see?
In addition to toothaches, usually associated with untreated decay, we care for trauma to the teeth, jaws, and other supportive soft and hard tissues. Trauma may arise due to sports-related injuries, falls, and other accidents and misadventures. The trauma may “show up” on the teeth or in the mouth as a broken tooth, dislodged tooth, or even as an “avulsed” or “knocked-out” tooth. Additionally, the lips and other tissues around your teeth can be damaged, and we can advise on ways to resolve bleeding and other potentially distressing symptoms.
How might you treat my tooth?
This really depends on what we find when evaluating the troublesome tooth or area. Depending on the nature and extent of the damage or injury, restorations like fillings or crowns may be recommended. Root canal therapy is appropriate for more extensive damage. If a tooth can’t be “saved,” we will discuss options to replace it right away. Prompt tooth replacement is necessary to avoid additional complications, such as teeth shifting toward the gap or jawbone loss.
What should I do if I’m worried about a tooth?
Give Semidey Dental a call! Our friendly and knowledgeable tooth tribe in Davie, FL, can be reached at (954) 939-0996. Simply share your concerns with us. We will ask you a few questions and advise on ways to quickly ease pain, bleeding, and swelling in the interim. Of course, we will also schedule a visit with you, as the measures we provide over the phone are temporary fixes. You will still need to see us to resolve the underlying problem and avoid complications such as severe infections like dental abscesses.
Depending on what you tell us, we may need to see you ASAP. For example, when teeth are knocked out of the mouth, we must re-implant them quickly. When these teeth are treated within 30 to 60 minutes of the injury, they stand the best chance of being successfully preserved.
