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Here are some steps to take for a dental emergency:

1. Call your nearest Oaks Dental Group Location.
2. Pick up the tooth by the crown and rinse it under warm water. DO NOT touch the root.
3. If possible, place the tooth back into its socket – if not tuck it into the cheek pouch.
4. If the tooth cannot be placed in the mouth, put the tooth into a cup of milk, saliva, or water as a last resort. It is important to keep the tooth from drying out.



We do everything we can to save the tooth and replace it back in its natural socket. In some cases, the tooth will reattach, but if the inner mechanisms of the teeth are seriously damaged, root canal therapy might be necessary. Not to worry, we do everything we can to get you comfortable and find the best solution for you.

If your dental emergency happens after hours, here is what we recommend:

1. Still leave us a message, we do our best to prioritize dental emergencies always.
2. Apply clove oil to the tooth to alleviate pain. This can be purchased at a local pharmacy.
3. Do your best to preserve the tooth or crown as mentioned above.
4. DO NOT use any kind of glue to affix the tooth or crown, this could make your problem worse.

Professional Dental Cleaning:

1. Removing plaque
2. Removing tartar
3. Polishing teeth







Diagnostic X-Rays

Dental X-rays are essential tool used to help diagnose patients. X-rays safely provide the necessary information to conduct the patient's treatment plan.



What X-rays can detect:

1. Abscesses or cysts
2. Decrease in bone density
3. Tumors
4. Decay
5. Developmental abnormalities
6. Poor tooth and root positions
7. Problems inside a tooth
8. Problems underneath the gum line





Oral Cancer Exam

Oral cancer signs may not be noticeable in the early stages, which is why it is crucial to be examined by your dentist. The different types of common oral cancers include carcinoma, teratoma, adenocarcinoma, and melanoma.



Oral cancers can be detected in the:

1. Lips
2. Mouth
3. Tongue
4. Salivary Glands
5. Throat
6. Gums
7. Face



Why Dental Implants?:

• Replace one or more missing teeth
• Joint pain caused by teeth shifting into missing space
• Restore your smile
• Restore chewing and speech
• Support a bridge or denture

What to Expect From a Dental Implant Procedure

Several appointments will be required for the placement of the dental implant. Molds or impressions of your teeth will be taken to ensure placement success. The implant will be surgically placed after the area is numbed. The healing process will take up to six months. A second surgery may be required, depending on the type of implant. This second surgery will be to hold the artificial tooth in place. Several fittings may be required post-surgery.



Reasons Why Invisalign is For You

If you’re looking to enhance your smile, you may be concerned about the aesthetic impact of braces. You want to look and feel yourself without feeling discouraged with metal braces. With Invisalign, you will be given clear custom aligning trays for your treatment. These aligning trays are removable, which makes eating and sustaining good oral health much easier. The dentist will change out the trays every two weeks.

Common Problems Treated with Invisalign:

• Teeth Over Crowding
• Crossbite
• Large Gaps Between Teeth
• Underbite
• Overbite
  

What is Gum Disease?

Gum disease is a common inflammatory condition that happens around the tooth in the soft tissue of the gums. This infection is commonly known as gingivitis. If left untreated, this disease can spread throughout the mouth and into the jawbone. Once the infection has spread throughout the mouth, it becomes harder to treat.

You may have gum disease if you:

• Receding gum line - Chronic periodontitis
• Loss of gum attachment - Aggressive periodontitis
• Suffer from HIV, immunosuppression, and malnutrition - Necrotizing periodontitis
• Have respiratory disease, diabetes, & heart disease at a young age - Periodontitis caused by systemic disease