By Arthur Kezian

If you were facing a dental emergency, you would most likely be calling dentists left and right to try to get an appointment and would not be reading this. But, it is important that you read this now and view it as a precaution. This way, if you ever do have a dental emergency then you would know what to do and who to call. Dr. Arthur A. Kezian is a dentist in Los Angeles who specializes in and is ready for a dental emergency. It is best to contact an emergency dentist who is experienced in emergency treatments to make sure you are taken care of as best as possible. Apart from having a good dentist, it is also good to know what to do during dental emergencies. Here are some useful tips:

• If you have something caught in between your teeth, try to gently remove the substance using dental floss. If you can’t remove it, call your dentist and swing down to the office for a quick appointment.
• If you accidentally bit your lip or your tongue, rinse the area with warm water and apply pressure to the area using gauze to stop the bleeding. If the cut is big and the bleeding doesn’t stop, then call your emergency dentist as soon as you can.
• If you have a broken tooth, clean the area out by rinsing with warm water and call your dentist immediately to make an appointment. Keep an ice pack or use cold compresses to prevent the area from swelling.
• In case of a bigger dental emergency, like a knocked out tooth, hold the tooth from its crown and rinse it off being careful that you do not remove any of the attached tissue. Try to place the tooth back into your mouth. If you can’t, then place the tooth in a cup of milk. The milk serves as a medium to help keep the cells of your tooth alive. Milk contains certain proteins, antibacterial substances, and sugars that help keep cells growing. After you do this, call your dentist and request an emergency appointment.

Now that you know a few tips on how to handle a dental emergency situation, it is important that you know exactly who to call. It is always important to have a dentist who you trust and can call up during emergencies. But, what happens when you don’t necessarily have a dentist you have been going to for years? Maybe you recently moved and have not visited a dentist in your area, or maybe you have not been to your dentist in a while and need someone you can build a stronger relationship with. Whatever the reason, it is important to have a dentist in mind. Always do your research and find your right dentist prior to having an emergency. This way, you can trust that the dentist will be working with you and will care for you in a genuine manner.

One way to find a good emergency dentist is simply by searching online. Many up-to-date dentists have websites that show you exactly what they do. One dentist for example is Dr. Arthur A. Kezian. He has made using his website very simple. The website has photo galleries, articles, patient before and afters, various procedures and information about them as well as pre-op and post-op instructions you can follow. Whether you have a small emergency like a chipped filling or a bigger one involving a knocked out tooth, Dr. Kezian and his staff will be ready to make matters better.

Contact Dr. Kezian and make an appointment for a regular check-up. You will have the opportunity to meet an amazing set of doctors (Dr. Arthur Kezian, Dr. Narine Tashjian) as well as an amazing administrative and clinical staff. You can feel comfortable at the office and build your trust in the team. This way, if you ever have an emergency and need a dentist, you know exactly where to go.

Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777