Emergency Dentistry
Emergency Dentistry Procedures in Lincoln
Maybe that cavity you've been ignoring has finally caught up with you; maybe that clicking in your jaw has become too much to bear; or maybe you slipped on your kitchen floor and one or more teeth didn't survive the fall. Whatever the case, Gregory E Utecht DDS can make the pain go away. Call our office or just walk in anytime you need emergency dentistry procedures in Lincoln.
Post-injury treatments
Participating in sports is fun and healthy, until someone gets hit in the mouth with a soccer ball. If this happens to you or a member of your family, a call to the office of Gregory E Utecht DDS can relieve the pain, and maybe even save the teeth. We accept most insurance plans, and offer affordable solutions for those who are uninsured. Come and see us in Lincoln, NE, we'll get your smile back in the game!
Root canals
It can't be stressed enough: regular cleanings and dental check-ups can detect most tooth problems early, eliminating the need for most emergency dentistry procedures.
When a cavity is allowed, through neglect, to reach all the way to the pulp of a tooth and eat away at the surrounding bone, the result is excruciating pain, and infection that can weaken the entire immune system. This is when root canal treatment becomes necessary.
In root canal treatment (also referred to as root canal therapy or endodontic therapy), your dentist cleans out the infected tooth pulp, and disinfects the canals of the tooth. Once the infection is resolved, the canal(s) are filled in to prevent any further infection. Usually a core build-up and crown are recommended for restoring the tooth.
By the time the pulp is infected, it will not heal on its own! If not treated immediately with a root canal, your only other alternative may be to extract the tooth. Waiting, hoping, and praying is not an option here. If you have a severe toothache, sensitivity to hot/cold food or drinks or sweets, swelling, pain or pressure when biting, or a bad taste in your mouth, call Gregory E Utecht DDS in Lincoln, NE, ASAP.
