If you find yourself or a loved one suffering from an oral injury, broken tooth or severe toothache urgent dental care may be needed. Miami dentist, Dr. Ricardo Castaneda, D.M.D. provides emergency dental appointments for those who require immediate dental care. Patients seeking emergency dental treatment can reach Dr. Castaneda by calling (305)-598-6665. Dr. Castaneda will quickly assess and treat the dental issue in order to relieve pain, stop bleeding, repair an injury or treat an infection. Visit www.drrcdental.com for driving directions to Dr. Castaneda’s Miami dentist office.

How To Treat A Dental Emergency

There are steps that should be taken during a dental emergency to provide comfort and care to ones self or to the injured or ailing person. The first step is to remain calm. When a person is injured and bleeding it can cause panic, by remaining calm you can properly care for the person and ease their anxiety and safely treat the ailment.

Mouth Injury- Assess the situation. If a person is bleeding cleanse the wound by rinsing the mouth with cool water. Apply gauze or a clean cloth and apply pressure to stop the bleeding. A cold compress can be applied to reduce swelling Contact the dentist for immediate treatment.

Knocked Out Tooth- If a tooth has been knocked out rinse the tooth in water, do not scrub the tooth. Hold the tooth by the crown not the roots. Try to gently place the tooth back into the socket and bite down with gentle pressure on clean gauze for stability. If the tooth can not be placed in the socket, put the tooth in a glass of milk or a saline solution ( 1/4 teaspoon salt to 1 Quart of water). The tooth must remain wet to prevent damage and save the tooth. Take the tooth to the emergency dentist or medical facility. Teeth can be saved in most cases if placed back into the socket in a 30 minute period and stabilized by a dentist or emergency professional.

Toothache- Severe pain can occur with a toothache, such as that associated with an abscess or impacted tooth. To treat a toothache apply an oral analgesic such as Orajel, which can be applied as a gel or liquid to quickly provide pain relief. A person can also try rinsing with a mixture of salt and water (3 teaspoons to 6 ounces of warm water) rinse and hold the solution in the mouth for 20 seconds then spit out the solution. Rinsing with Hydrogen Peroxide may also provide pain relief as it can be used as an oral debridement and antiseptic. Do not swallow peroxide as this is hazardous. Taking an over the counter pain reliever such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or Ibuprofen (Motrin) can also help ease pain. Applying a heating pad or cold pack may also help. Contact a dentist for an emergency appointment and be sure to inform him or her about any medications used to treat the pain.

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Dr. Ricardo Castaneda, D.M.D. is available to provide both current and new patients with a variety of dental services that are designed to ensure that each patient has a healthy, beautiful smile. Dr. Castaneda can help design a plan to help patients achieve the smile they have always wanted. Whether it’s a plan to properly align teeth, replace missing teeth or brighten a smile with whitening, Dr. Castaneda can provide the desired service to meet the patients need. He provides a flexible appointment schedule that includes evening, weekend and emergency appointments. Dr. Castaneda understands that dental emergencies arise when least expected. For those who have a dental emergency and require assistance from Dr. Castaneda call (305)-598-6665.

Emergency Dental Health Services

Dr. Castaneda has the knowledge and experience to handle a variety of dental emergencies. He is available for after hour care by dialing (305)-598-6665. Dr. Castaneda can provide emergency tooth repair, treat sever toothache pain or treat an oral injury. If you have experienced any of the following oral conditions call the above number to schedule an immediate emergency dental appointment.

• Loose or knocked out tooth

• Mouth injury to the lip, tongue or cheek.

• Mouth sores or ulcers

• Filling loss

• Severe toothache

Unsure if the dental concern is an emergency? Feel free to contact Dr. Castaneda to ensure that the right action is followed for your health and safety. It is better to call and verify the need then to leave an injury or ailment untreated for a potentially increased dental hazard.

Emergency Miami Dental Services

Dr. Castaneda is available as an emergency Miami dentist for patients no more matter what time of day or night their emergency may arise. Dr. Castaneda’s office is open Monday through Sunday. He provides extended evening hours Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Any appointment required after open hours can be made by calling (305)-598-6665. Appointments needed during regular business hours can be made over the phone or by visiting www.drrcdental.com. Fill out the appointment request form. This option is available for both new and current patients.

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