Immediate and Walk-In Dental Care in Rockledge, Florida
May 30, 2015
Finding time to schedule a dental appointment can become a nightmare. That’s why Premier Walk-In Dental in Rockledge, FL offers urgent dental care and so much more. We take care of dental emergencies, but we also perform all kinds of professional dental care procedures, including fillings, extractions, crowns, and root canal therapy. The best part? You don’t need an appointment! When you’re ready for a trip to the dentist, we’re here with walk-in dental care and no appointment necessary.
Same-Day Emergency Dental Care
When it comes to taking care of an emergency, no matter what kind it is, time is always of the essence. Dental emergencies can occur at any time and without any warning. Below are a few examples of tpical dental emergencies:
- Tooth pain
- Broken or chipped teeth
- Knocked-outtooth
- Something caught in your teeth
- Partially dislodged tooth
- Lost or loose filling or crown
- Abscessed tooth
- Swelling
If left untreated, more complicated problems may arise, so it’s important to nip everything in the bud the first time.
Emergency Dental Care for the Kiddos
When it comes to the health of your kids’ smile, corners mustn’t ever be cut. They need a strong foundation for healthy teeth to grow and stay strong. Children often encounter dental emergencies, and we’ll happily see your child when problems arise. Knocked out teeth, broken teeth and even baby teeth deserve attention and the gentle care that we can provide.
It’s important to remember that what your children eat affects their teeth. Sugar is everywhere, especially in cake, cookies, candy, milk and juice. Starches, found in pretzels and potato chips, can cause tooth decay. Add to this fact that it is more difficult to clean babies’ and children’s teeth and you can see why debris tends to remain in children’s teeth, resulting in bacteria growth and, ultimately, tooth decay.
We’ll take care of your kids as if they were our own. Special care demands a dental team that’s flexible and offers the gentlest care for your young one(s).
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Our office in Rockledge, FL, happily provides emergency and urgent dental care to the surrounding areas of Cocoa, Satellite Beach, Merritt Island, Viera, Suntree, Melbourne, Palm Bay and beyond.
Tooth Extractions for Rockledge and Beyond
September 13, 2013
In our last post, we talked about cavities and the service Dr. Jeff Nichols offers to treat them—tooth-colored fillings. But sometimes a tooth is too decayed or damaged to be treated. In those cases, what you might need is a tooth extraction.
With a walk-in tooth extraction from Premier Walk-In Dental, we can relieve you of the painful symptoms of an abscess or infection, or remove a severely damaged or decayed tooth and replace it with a crown.
As intimidating as a tooth extraction might sound, many extractions are simple. Thanks to local anesthetic and Dr. Nichols’ years of experience, you can look forward to a comfortable and quick procedure that gives you the important help you need.
Another case in which a tooth extraction might be necessary is wisdom tooth removal. It’s advisable that patients have their wisdom teeth removed to prevent pain, impaction, misalignment, and infection.
Caring for Your Smile after an Extraction
Following your walk-in tooth extraction, it’s important to keep these tips in mind:
- Change gauze regularly for the first 24 hours following your visit
- Elevate your head to stop bleeding
- Apply an ice pack for the first 24 hours to lessen swelling
- Avoid sucking on a straw or smoking cigarette for a few days
- Don’t rinse your mouth for the first 24 hours
Do you need help with a tooth-extraction? Call or visit Premier Walk-In Dental in Rockledge today. We serve patients from Cocoa, Satellite Beach, Merritt Island, Viera, Suntree, Melbourne, and Palm Bay, Florida.
Health Risks of Gum Disease
December 20, 2012
Gum disease is an important health concern. If left untreated, it can lead to serious health problems such as babies with a low birth weight, heart disease, and impotence.
Periodontitis, or gum disease, is the result of plaque that is not removed and allows bacteria to grow and affect the gums. If untreated, the gums will shrink and eventually teeth will fall out.
Since the early symptoms are relatively mild, it’s very easy for gum disease to go undetected. Symptoms generally include red or swollen gums, bleeding gums, and persistent bad breath. This is another reason why it’s crucial that you visit your dentist every six months for your regular checkup. Your dentist will check for gum disease at each appointment. The earlier it is detected the better.
Gum disease can affect far more than just your gums, however. According to the Mayo Clinic, the bacteria that cause gum disease can enter your bloodstream through your gum tissue. This allows the possibility for other health complications if the gum disease is left untreated.
There has been a link found between pregnant women with gum disease and low birth weight babies. Thus, it’s essential that pregnant women add a dental visit to their pregnancy check list.
The American Academy of Periodontology discusses how there is a link between gum disease and heart disease. Though the connection is still being studied, it is believed that this bacteria enters the blood stream and travels to the heart and the rest of the body.
Also, a recent study has found a link between severe gum disease and impotence in men.
Gum disease can affect more than just the health of your teeth. While easily treatable, this disease could have severe complications for your health if left untreated. Regular checkups at your dentist’s office could have far reaching effects on your overall health.
