The holidays are a time for joy, family gatherings, and festive treats. But what do you do when a dental emergency threatens your holiday cheer? Here are five common holiday dental emergencies and how to handle them until you can see your dentist. The Dentists of Omaha are dedicated to providing comprehensive dental care to the Omaha community. […]
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Dental emergencies are unexpected and alarming, but quickly recognizing them is key to protecting your dental health. Immediate response and treatment can prevent complications and preserve your smile, emphasizing the importance of knowing how to handle these urgent situations. Toothaches A toothache that demands immediate attention often shows itself through severe pain, sensitivity, or swelling. These
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Some people have a love/hate relationship with the dentist, although we don’t get the “hate” part at all! While they love how clean their teeth feel after a check-up, people may hate feeling like they have to go. But there are certain times when you cannot get to a dentist quickly enough. If you’ve ever
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At Hillsborough Family Dentistry of Omaha, NE, our dentists understand that dental issues can arise when we least expect them. This is why our team is committed to offering emergency dentistry for both current and new patients. Emergency dental care is often needed in situations where immediate attention is needed from a dental professional to
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As with any medical emergency, a dental emergency is a situation that may occur when you least expect it–and at an inconvenient time. This is why emergency dentists exist. Emergency dentists are available during off-hours and ready for unexpected problems even during business hours, and can assist when immediate care is necessary. Some common dental
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Many patients who visit us with toothaches are quick to ask our dentists if they will need a root canal. While toothaches can be uncomfortable, inconvenient, and in some cases extremely painful, they do not always indicate the need for root canal therapy. In fact, there are a variety of other conditions that might be
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Facial swelling can happen due to things such as injuries, new medications, or food allergies. It can even occur because of a high-salt diet or too much alcohol. However, facial swelling is also a common reaction to a serious bacterial infection. It goes hand in hand with the dental emergency known as a tooth abscess.
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You want your family to enjoy great oral health year-round. Which is why you might be concerned about the scary tricks that some popular sweets can play on your teeth and gums. Our dentists want you to know that indulging in treats on Halloween night probably won’t do too much damage if you’re brushing and
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Dental trauma is more common than you might think. More than five million teeth are knocked out every year as the result of accidents and sports injuries. If you or your child are dealing with this situation, emergency dental care may help save the tooth so it can last for many years. First Aid for
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Tooth restorations are designed to keep your smile strong and healthy for many years. However, there may come a time when you start to notice problems with your dental work. Here are a few examples of how dental restorations can fail — and the treatments to fix them. Know that we keep several emergency appointments
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