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Holding hands

Compassionate 
Emergency Dentistry

You deserve a dentist who will give you personal care and not exploit you during an emergency.

 

Whether you broke a tooth, knocked a tooth out, experience TMJ or have swelling, I will be honest and provide personal care and try my best to gently guide you through the process.  

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— Dr. Jacquie

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Emergency
Tooth Extractions

I understand that tooth extractions can be daunting and always a last resort. We’re here to make the process as comfortable and stress-free as possible.

 

Extractions may be necessary when a tooth is severely damaged, decayed, or impacted.

 

In these cases, it’s important to prevent further issues and protect your oral health. I’ll explore options like root canal therapy, which can save an infected tooth, or crowns to restore its strength. But if no other options exist, I will guide you through the process. 

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When Tooth Extractions Are Needed:
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Severe Tooth Decay or Damage: When a tooth is beyond repair due to decay or trauma, extraction may be necessary

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Impacted Teeth: Common with wisdom teeth, which may not have enough room to emerge properly

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Orthodontic Treatment: To create space for the realignment of remaining teeth

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Periodontal Disease: Advanced gum disease can cause teeth to loosen, necessitating extraction

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Alternatives to Tooth Extractions:
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Root Canal Therapy: Can save a tooth with severe decay or infection by removing the damaged pulp

Crowns: A cap that covers a damaged tooth to restore its shape, size, and strength

Dental Fillings: To repair minor decay or fractures

Periodontal Treatments: Procedures like scaling and root planing to treat gum disease and possibly prevent tooth loss

TMJ / TMD
Relief

I understand how TMJ disorders can affect not just your mouth, but your overall well-being.

 

These issues, whether caused by arthritis, jaw injury, or teeth grinding, often lead to pain and discomfort, making everyday tasks like chewing difficult.

 

My approach is always personalized, with treatments like oral splints and mouthguards to ease pressure, and physical therapy or TMJ massages to restore balance and flexibility.

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Treatments for TMJ Disorders:

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Medications: Pain relievers, anti-inflammatories, and muscle relaxants to alleviate discomfort and inflammation

Oral Splints or Mouthguards: Often used to prevent teeth grinding and reduce strain on the jaw

Physical Therapy: Exercises to strengthen jaw muscles and improve flexibility

TMJ Massages

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Broken / Chipped
Restoration

I understand how stressful dental emergencies can be. When dealing with chipped or broken teeth, my goal is to not only manage pain but restore both function and beauty to your smile.

 

With my extensive experience in restorative dentistry, I can often fix minor chips with smoothing or fillings, while larger breaks may need a crown for protection.

 

My priority is to provide fast, compassionate care when you need it most.

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Minor Chips: May only require smoothing or filling

Large Breaks: Might need a crown or cap to cover the tooth

Severe Cases: Could require root canal treatment if the nerves are exposed

Lost Tooth: Try to place it back in the socket or keep it moist in milk and seek immediate dental care

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The Heart 
Behind Your Smile

Dr. Jacquie

Engineer, Neurobiologist, Doctor of Dental Surgery

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Kind Words
From Patients

Emergency Dentistry

Dr. Sanders will never take advantage of our patients during emergency.

 

Did your tooth break, got an abscess or are you severe pain? .Call us for an emergency visit.

 

We offer emergency dental tooth extractions, TMJ treatment, abscess drainage and temporary crowns same-day. Our family owned dental practice provides emergency dentistry to Fircrest, Tacoma, Lakewood and University Park. 

Other Dental Services

Fircrest Location

412 Bowes Drive Fircrest, WA 98466

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360-583-4363

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support@flossandfido.com

Hours

Mon - Thur : 8 am - 5 pm

FridayBy appointment

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