When we think about dental emergencies, our minds usually go to the slow-burn troubles: that toothache that flares up without warning, the infection that makes your cheek throb, or the chipped tooth that suddenly feels sharp against your tongue. They’re all urgent, of course, but they often leave you with a little time to call the dentist, explain what’s going on, and arrange a visit. A knocked-out tooth, though, plays by a different set of rules. It’s the kind of emergency in dentistry that doesn’t politely wait for you to make plans. Instead, it’s a race against the clock. In those first moments, every decision matters. What you do in that short window can decide if the tooth can be saved. At the Aesthetic Associates Centre, if a tooth can’t be saved, we can provide minimally invasive tooth replacement with mini dental implants.
Emergencies may catch you off guard, but they don’t leave you without solutions. We’re here to make sure you have a reliable way forward, no matter how sudden the problem feels.
Why a Knocked-Out Tooth Calls for Emergency Dentistry
Not all dental emergencies look the same, and some involve sudden pain, while others involve trauma, bleeding, or swelling. If you’re ever unsure whether your situation requires immediate attention, don’t wait to find out. Our office has a 24-hour emergency line to help you get the answers and care you need, fast. When it comes to your oral health, it’s always better to be safe and call.
One situation that absolutely qualifies for emergency dentistry? A knocked-out tooth.
When a tooth is knocked out, time isn’t just important—it’s everything. A lost tooth isn’t like a scraped knee or a chipped nail. It’s a critical dental emergency that demands immediate action. The sooner you seek care, the greater the chance your natural tooth can be saved.
That tooth contains living tissue, ligaments, and a root system that begins to dry out and die almost immediately once it’s out of your mouth. Within 30 minutes, its survival odds begin to drop rapidly. Waiting more than an hour increases the chances of successful reattachment sharply. After two hours, that window is likely closed.
Delaying care also opens the door to complications you don’t want to deal with. The empty socket becomes vulnerable to infection, which can lead to swelling, pain, and even bone damage. And without the natural stimulation a tooth root provides, your jawbone can start to deteriorate in that area. This deterioration leads to long-term bone loss and changes in your bite or facial structure.
How Mini Dental Implants Simplify Tooth Replacement
Not every lost tooth comes from a dramatic injury. While a knocked-out tooth is the most immediate example, there are other urgent situations that can lead to tooth loss, and they often happen quietly over time. For example, an untreated cavity can progress deep into the tooth, causing an infection in the pulp. If that infection spreads or causes significant damage to the surrounding bone or tissue, removing the tooth may be the only way to stop the pain and protect your health.
Severe gum disease, also known as periodontitis, is another common cause. As the condition worsens, it can lead to bone and ligament loss around the teeth. Eventually, teeth may become so loose or unstable that extraction is necessary to preserve your overall oral health. These situations may not initially appear to be obvious emergencies, but when they progress to an advanced stage, they require urgent care.
After a dental emergency, many patients worry about facing a lengthy and uncomfortable recovery process. At the Aesthetic Associates Centre, we offer an advanced solution using mini dental implants. We insert these small titanium posts into the jawbone to support a new, stable tooth. Because they are significantly smaller than traditional implants, the procedure is much quicker and far less invasive.
Dr. Todd Shatkin has developed and patented a unique placement technique that allows for greater precision and minimal trauma to the surrounding tissues. Thanks to this innovative approach, patients experience less discomfort and shorter recovery times. In many cases, a replacement tooth can be placed the same day or within a few days of the procedure.
Emergency Dentistry in Buffalo When You Need It Most
A dental emergency can turn your day upside down. With 24-hour emergency support and advanced treatment options like mini dental implants, we can restore your smile with minimal discomfort and downtime. Dr. Todd Shatkin’s patented technique allows us to restore missing teeth with less discomfort and downtime, so you can return to feeling like yourself again—sooner than you might expect. If you’re facing a dental emergency or experiencing its impact, contact us today. We’re here when you need us most.
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