When you think of a dental emergency, you may imagine a broken or dislodged tooth that pierces through the gums and into the mouth — a situation that requires immediate attention to prevent infection. But there are other emergencies that may arise, such as fractures of the jaw or trauma caused by an accident or…
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How To Avoid Tooth Trauma
At Vanguard OnCall Dental Urgent Care in Derry NH, we know that emergencies related to dental trauma can be especially stressful. Maybe you’ve suffered a traumatic sports injury, or simply taken a fall. Whatever the case, it can be quite alarming when a tooth becomes loose or falls out entirely due to an unexpected accident.…
Fix A Broken Tooth Quickly
At Vanguard OnCall Dental Urgent Care in Derry NH, we know that a broken or chipped tooth can be stressful; especially if it’s near the front of your mouth. Our team considers a broken tooth a dental emergency and we will not rest until you can smile proudly again. We encourage you to come in…
Why Does My Tooth Hurt?
The team at Vanguard OnCall Dental Urgent Care in Derry NH has a saying: if it hurts, err on the side of caution! But we know that tooth pain is a part of every day life. In order to keep our patients informed, we have put together a list of possible reasons why your tooth…
Chipped Tooth, Cracked Tooth: What’s The Difference?
Our patients at Vanguard OnCall Dental Urgent Care in Derry NH present us with different types of tooth damage. Any kind of tooth trauma can be scary, and we take even minor damage seriously, and repair it. Healthy teeth are really strong, but are as vulnerable to injury as any other part of the body.…
Chipped Tooth: No Big Deal?
That chipped tooth you have may not seem like a big deal. It doesn’t hurt, so it certainly doesn’t merit rushing to Vanguard OnCall Dental Urgent Care in Derry NH for emergency treatment. Or does it? It’s true that on the grand list of dental emergencies, a chipped tooth isn’t in the top two or…
Ignoring a Chipped Tooth
A chipped tooth may be painful – but maybe not. If it doesn’t hurt you may be tempted to ignore it, at least for a little while. But at Vanguard OnCall Dental Urgent Care in Derry NH we can assure you that ignoring a chipped tooth is a bad idea. A chipped tooth is when…
Chipped Teeth and Bonding
At Vanguard OnCall Dental Urgent Care in Derry NH one of the dental emergencies we see most often are chipped teeth. In most cases treating them is a straightforward procedure. And half the time, they’re a reminder to always wear a mouthguard when playing sports. It can be frightening to have a piece of a…
My Tooth is Bleeding or Chipped! What Do I Do?
Unlike just about all other body parts, teeth do not heal on their own. If you notice a broken tooth, call Vanguard Oncall Urgent Dental Care in Derry NH right way, and we’ll get you fixed up. Things you can do at home for a broken tooth There are a couple of things you can…
Repairing a Damaged Tooth
If you have a cracked or broken tooth, or even if you think you do, you should see us for emergency treatment right away, at Vanguard OnCall Dental Urgent Care in Derry NH. A cracked or broken tooth will not necessarily cause you a lot of pain. But if you have the slightest suspicion, don’t…
