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Emergency Dentistry Relieves Pain, Restores Oral Health, and Provides Peace of Mind
Do you need emergency dentistry in Antioch, California? Simarro Brothers Dental Care offers timely care and advice when you need it most. We understand that not all dental problems can wait for the scheduled appointment. When you have an excruciating toothache, knocked tooth, or broken tooth, time is of the essence to relieve pain and restore your oral health. Drs. Nathan and Ryan Simarro offer emergency dentistry to restore your smile on a healthy track.
What counts as a dental emergency?
Any dental issue that needs immediate attention counts as a dental emergency. Although it’s tempting to delay a dental emergency, hoping it will resolve itself, this will only worsen the situation. Untreated dental emergencies cause unnecessary pain, severe infection, and even tooth loss.
Below are the common dental emergencies:
- A painful tooth
- A loose tooth
- A knocked-out (avulsed) tooth
- A cracked, broken, or fractured tooth
- Signs of tooth infection, including swollen gums or tooth discoloration
- A loose or lost filling or crown
- Dental trauma
If you are unsure whether you have a dental emergency and your discomfort isn’t subsiding, call our office for guidance. While some dental problems are obvious, some are subtle but require urgent care. If ignored, these problems can cause other health complications.
How do we handle dental emergencies?
Since dental emergencies come in several sizes and shapes, treatments vary. Although dental emergencies can be painful and anxiety-invoking, it’s good to remain calm and call your emergency dentist. When you get in touch with our team, we’ll advise you over the phone on how to manage your situation as you make your way to our office.
Once you arrive, our team will promptly diagnose you to determine the root cause of your problem. Your treatment may involve:
- Tooth fillings for minor tooth damage
- Periodontal care with dental cleanings
- Dental crowns for significant tooth damage/decay
- Emergency dental extractions for teeth beyond saving
- Antibiotics and pain medications
Depending on your dental problem, we may schedule a follow-up appointment to monitor healing or for restorative treatment. Although we treat numerous dental emergencies, life-threatening injuries to the head, neck, or jaw require a visit to the emergency room (ER) for advanced care. Our office is best suited for non-life-threatening dental emergencies.
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New Patients: (925) 723-9090 | Existing Patients: (925) 754-6020
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Can I prevent dental emergencies?
Dental emergencies are painful and frustrating, so it’s best to prevent them altogether. Although you can’t avert dental emergencies entirely, you can reduce their frequency and severity by observing the following tips:
- Brush and floss your teeth religiously
- Honor bi-annual dental check-ups and cleanings
- Limit intake of sugary foods and consider dental-friendly foods like dairy products, celery, and apples
- Wear a personalized nightguard if you grind your teeth at night
- Protect your smile with a bespoke athletic guard if you play contact sports
Do you need emergency dentistry?
No one should struggle to find pain relief or essential dental care, so we make it easy. If you need urgent dental care in Antioch, CA, text or call (925) 723-9090. Alternatively, you can book a convenient online appointment. The earlier you visit us, the faster, easier, and less costly treatment will be.
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Ryan Simarro, DMD
Dr. Ryan Simarro was raised in Antioch, California. After graduating from Deer Valley High School, he attended the University of California Santa Barbara, where he earned a degree in cell and developmental biology. Following his graduation, Dr. Simarro attended dental school at Western University of Health Science in Pomona, California, graduating with his DMD as part of the inaugural class. He immediately began practicing dentistry in his hometown of Antioch, partnering with Dr. Mark Miller.
Dr. Simarro is a member of the California Dental Association, the American Dental Association®, the Contra Costa Dental Society and the Seattle Study Club®.
Nathan J. Simarro, DDS
With a B.S. in zoology from the University of California Santa Barbara, Dr. Nathan Simarro studied Spanish language and culture at the Universidad de Alcala de Henares in Madrid, Spain. He received his DDS and completed additional training in Implant Dentistry at the USC School of Dentistry and has worked in the dental field since 2005.
A member of the California Dental Association, ADA, and Contra Costa County Dental Society, he has experience in endodontics, implant dentistry and treating pediatric patients. A recipient of the 2014 USC Mobile Clinic Award and J.A. Slaughter Memorial Scholarship Award, he remains active in international outreach programs with underserved communities around the world.