Urgent care for damaged teeth
Failing, Missing, or Knocked Out Teeth
A failing, missing, or knocked out tooth can affect your comfort, confidence, and ability to chew properly. These concerns may happen because of injury, infection, severe decay, gum disease, or damage that weakens the tooth over time.
A failing tooth may feel loose, painful, infected, or structurally weak. A missing tooth may leave a gap that affects nearby teeth and bite function. A knocked out tooth is a dental emergency that should be addressed as quickly as possible, especially when there may be a chance to save the tooth.
At Wentworth Dental, our team can assess the tooth, surrounding gums, and bite to determine the next step. Depending on your situation, treatment may involve emergency care, restoration, tooth replacement, or a plan to protect your long-term oral health.
Help for Failing or Missing Teeth in Nanaimo
If a tooth has been knocked out, act quickly. Hold the tooth by the crown, not the root. If it is dirty, rinse it gently with milk or clean water, but do not scrub it or remove attached tissue. If possible, place the tooth back into the socket and hold it there gently. If that is not possible, keep it moist in milk and call Wentworth Dental right away for emergency guidance.
For a failing tooth, avoid chewing on that side and book a dental visit as soon as possible. Delaying care may allow infection, looseness, or structural damage to get worse. If the tooth is missing, a dental visit can help you understand replacement options before nearby teeth shift or bite changes develop.
What to Do if a Tooth Is Knocked Out
Signs you should book promptly
Pain, swelling, looseness, bleeding, a missing tooth, a knocked out tooth, trouble chewing, or signs of infection should be checked quickly. Even if discomfort comes and goes, the tooth may still need care before the concern becomes more serious.
Treatment depends on whether the tooth is failing, missing, or knocked out, as well as the condition of the surrounding bone and gums. If a tooth can be saved, our team may recommend restorative treatment to protect it. If the tooth cannot be restored, replacement options can be discussed.
Treatment options may include dental crowns, root canal therapy, dental bridges, dental implants, emergency treatment, or tooth extraction when needed. For missing teeth, Wentworth Dental can explain options that help restore appearance, chewing function, and smile confidence. Common options may include-
Treatment and Tooth Replacement Options
Emergency Dental Care
Dental Crowns
Root Canal Therapy
Dental Bridges
Dental Implants
Tooth Extraction if Needed
