Frequently Asked Questions Midwest City
Dr. Kendrick is Here to Provide the Answers You Need
Do you want to know what you should do in a dental emergency? Maybe you’re curious as to whether our office provides a certain type of treatment. When looking for the answers to these questions and many more, you don’t have to look far. Apart from finding most of the information on our website, you can also receive professional insight from Dr. Kendrick about other aspects of dentistry below.
Is It Important to Visit the Dentist Even If My Teeth Look and Feel Fine?
Yes! There are often dental problems that only a professional can take note of. Coming to Midwest City Dental Center allows our staff to examine the health of your teeth and gums and take action when necessary. It also gives you the chance to ask whatever dental questions you’d like to have answered. Dr. Kendrick wants to help you improve and retain your oral health — please contact our dental office today to schedule your general dentistry appointment.
I Just Broke a Tooth! What Do I Do?
Yes, Midwest City Dental Center is prepared and practiced in repairing broken teeth. If it’s possible, we’ll fix your tooth with a CEREC one-visit crown. This technology allows us to measure, create, and place a permanent crown during a single appointment. It will also help prevent bacteria from entering the tooth root, which means that you can avoid extraction. It’s important that you schedule your restorative care immediately after experiencing a dental emergency like a broken tooth, so please do not hesitate to call us.
Is There Any Way I Can Replace a Missing Tooth?
If you’ve lost a tooth or multiple teeth, Dr. Kendrick can restore your bite with dental implants. This process involves placing a tiny, titanium screw into your jawbone. This implant will serve as an artificial tooth root. After your gums have healed, we can restore the implant with a natural-looking dental crown. A successful dental implant can replenish the form and function of your bite. Please ask the Midwest City Dental Center staff about dental implants if you need quality tooth replacement.
I Have a Toothache That Won’t Go Away. Is Something Wrong?
We can’t diagnose your problem unless you visit our dental office, but it sounds like you may have a tooth infection. If you’re experiencing a persistent toothache and it’s been going on for more than a day, it’s most likely negatively affected in some way. Contact our dental office immediately for the best results.
When destructive bacteria infiltrate your tooth and reach the nerve, it will start hurting, signaling you that something is wrong. Unfortunately, it’s impossible for your body to naturally fight off bacteria once this has happened because germ-fighting antibodies can’t reach a tooth like they can when facing other problems in your body. You may need a root canal.
During root canal treatment, Dr. Kendrick will go into the tooth and cleanse bacteria from the area. He may even apply an antibiotic solution to eliminate other germs. Then, he’ll cap off the tooth with a crown so that it will be further protected from any contaminants that could reenter the tooth. Please contact Midwest City Dental Center immediately if you’ve been experiencing a toothache.