Visit Bridgeport, Trumbull Dentist Dr. Curtis for Fast Relief of Dental Issues
There are many small ways you can keep from developing a dental emergency. In fact, the ADA provides excellent precautionary guidelines to avoid dental discomfort and trauma. For
example:
- Wearing a mouthguard greatly reduces your chance of an oral injury on the playing field,
- Avoid risky habits like chewing ice or hard candy that can cause your teeth to chip or crack
- Don’t use your teeth to help open stubborn plastic packaging or cut tape
- Visit Dr. Curtis for preventive maintenance visits at regular intervals, so he can spot any problem areas as they develop.
Sometimes, though, even your best efforts can be thwarted by an unexpected problem or injury. If this happens to you, call our office for a same-day emergency appointment. Dr. Curtis can assess your condition and provide on-the-spot care to relieve the issue. It’s important to remember that pain is like a signal flare from your body, warning you that something’s wrong. Even if your tooth pain subsides for a while, it doesn’t mean that the underlying problem has disappeared.
Restoring your health and protecting your smile is always our focus, so the sooner Dr. Curtis sees you, the better the outcome will be for your smile. (more…)
We hope that you never experience a dental emergency, but if you do, Dr. Michael Curtis is a caring and compassionate emergency dentist who will see you as soon as possible. Every minute counts when it comes to dental emergencies, and waiting too long can mean the difference between saving your natural tooth and having to replace it with a prosthetic. Conveniently located for Bridgeport and Trumbull residents, Dr. Curtis’ dental office is fully equipped to handle your dental needs. (more…)
Tooth pain can range from mild sensitivity to severe aching that spreads to the jaw and face. Because nerve fibers of your teeth work differently than nerves in the rest of the body, it can be difficult to determine the source of the pain. Dr. Michael Curtis has 30 years of experience diagnosing tooth pain and can often provide solutions that will eliminate your discomfort easily and comfortably.
The Root of the Problem
Nerve fibers that connect to the teeth send pain signals to the brain, but they do not specify the location. A damaged back molar, for example, may cause the entire jaw to hurt, making it difficult to determine the source of tooth pain. A gentle dental professional with years of experience can help. (more…)
What should you do if you have a dental emergency? Please call us immediately. A few days or even hours can make the difference between saving a tooth, or suffering with a difficult or even dangerous infection. Here are some helpful tips for dental emergencies.
What do I do if. . .
I have tooth pain? Causes of tooth pain vary, ranging from decay, infection, gum disease, teeth grinding, trauma, and bite problems. If severe headaches accompany your tooth pain, this may be a sign of TMJ disorder or even heart disease. If your tooth is sensitive to temperature or sweets, you may have a cavity. You should see Dr. Curtis immediately before your decay penetrates the pulp and creates the need for a root canal.
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