Dental Emergencies
What’s a Dental Emergency?
You might be biting down on your favorite food only to find that one of your teeth has broken or a filling has fallen out. You might wake up with severe pain and sensitivity, making it difficult to get through your day without focusing on your teeth. We offer emergency care to each and every one of our patients. We can help both existing and new patients who are dealing with a variety of emergencies.
Why do you need immediate treatment for Dental Emergencies?
If you fail to treat emergencies early on, you will find that the problem gets worse over time. Treatment helps to take care of any pain or discomfort that you might be experiencing. If you have a major problem, like an infection, it will only continue to get worse over time and can cause a variety of other dental complications. We recommend reaching out for help as soon as you notice there’s a problem.
What are some common Dental Emergencies?
Dental emergencies can range from being minor to more complicated. We provide care for emergencies for both new and existing patients. Some common emergencies include:
- Pain and sensitivity
- Infections and abscesses
- Post-operative problems
- Lost fillings, crowns and bridge work
- Broken or fractured teeth
- Orthodontic issues
- Bleeding and swollen gums
What can be expected during your appointment for a Dental Emergency?
We begin by sitting you comfortably in one of our examination rooms. We may take x-rays of the area that’s bothering you. This helps to give us a view underneath and around the tooth that would go missed with a physical exam. The doctor then performs an exam and can determine what the problem actually is. We can offer treatment options at the appointment to help ease your pain and discomfort. If you have an infection, we might suggest that you take antibiotics before treatment is offered.
If you’re ready to come into the office with a dental emergency, call us today and we will help to get you in as soon as possible.