Questions for Your Fontana Dentist
Making decisions about the right health care providers for your family often involves a lot of questions. We welcome your questions because we know that informed patients make better choices about their care.
We've collected a few questions we hear at our office and invite you to look through them to see if your questions are answered here. If not – or if you'd like more information – don't hesitate to call our Fontana, CA dental office.
Same-Day Emergency Care
Stabbing your gums or the roof of your mouth while eating can send a wave of panic through your body. It’s painful and can make you wonder if you should call your dentist. But is it a true dental emergency, or can it wait?
The difference between a minor issue and a significant concern could make all the difference in protecting your oral health and peace of mind. When your mouth is at risk, knowing who to call is essential.
Should I Call My Dentist?
It certainly hurts when you stab your gums or the roof of your mouth, but this usually isn’t considered a dental emergency. However, our dental team will happily take your call if you’re unsure whether you need emergency treatment.
Treating a Minor Mouth Injury
There are some things you can do to alleviate any discomfort and help your mouth heal. Consider these tips:
- Rinse your mouth with warm salt water several times to keep the area clean.
- Apply pressure to the area with gauze to stop the bleeding.
- Use an ice pack or cold compress on the outside of your cheek to reduce any swelling.
If you are bleeding excessively or experiencing severe pain that doesn’t go away with over-the-counter pain relievers, please contact our dental office immediately.
Need an Emergency Dentist in Fontana, CA?
If you have any questions about emergency dental care in Fontana and the surrounding area, please get in touch with the experienced dental team at Winning Smiles! We can put your mind at ease and get you the help you need.
You can reach our dental office at (909) 822-3003.
There are several steps you can take to manage a dental emergency until you can get to our office for treatment. But the first thing you need to do when you experience anything out of the ordinary with your oral health is to call Winning Smiles at (909) 822-3003.
Here are some of the most common problems our emergency dentist in Fontana, CA treats, and how to handle them until we see you.
- Toothache – Don't ever ignore tooth pain. Take OTC pain relievers, swish salt water around in your mouth, or try a cold compress to reduce pain and swelling until you get to our office.
- Broken tooth – Collect the broken fragments and bring them with you to your dental appointment.
- Lost dental crown or filling – Wrap the lost crown in tissue to keep it safe. If we see you promptly, there's a good chance we can cement it back onto your tooth. Our emergency dentist will need to replace any lost tooth fillings.
- Knocked-out tooth – Hold the tooth by the crown only and do not touch the root. Try to gently place the tooth back in its socket; if this isn't possible, put it in the pocket between your cheek and gums, or in a container of milk or saliva, and bring it with you.
Since we offer same-day emergency care and we'll decide if you need to see our emergency dentist in Fontana, CA right away or if it's safe for you to wait until our next available appointment.
We are available to take your emergency call 24/7. Call our main office number at (909) 822-3003 to speak to a member of our team.