Injury Treatment

What do you do when you have a dental injury? Where do you go? Call Dr. Keyes at 360-675-4366 for instructions on the next step. Family Dentistry in Oak Harbor, WA, is available to handle emergencies and provide treatment for oral injuries. Even if you are not quite sure if you have an emergency, you should call the office for advice. You should not wait and find out afterward that the condition needed to be attended to immediately.

Some injuries require immediate treatment to prevent serious complications. Minor chips or broken teeth may be okay if left until the next available office visit. However, more severe injuries, such as a large piece of missing tooth, a severe break, an entire tooth knocked out, or possible damage to the tooth nerve all need immediate attention. Our office staff will do their best to work you in on an emergent basis.

Severe tooth pain should be considered an emergency, as it could be caused by an abscess. If there is an infection present, it needs to be addressed as soon as possible.

Not all injuries happen during office hours. Call the office phone number for instructions on after-hours emergencies. The recording will obtain directions

If the injury is severe, an emergency room doctor can determine if the damage can wait until the dentist's office is open, and they can help with any pain you are experiencing