Emergency Dental Care

Emergency dental services provide immediate care for urgent dental issues that require prompt attention to relieve pain, stop bleeding, or prevent further damage. Common dental emergencies include severe toothaches, knocked-out or broken teeth, dental infections or abscesses, lost fillings or crowns, and injuries to the mouth or jaw. These services are designed to address critical problems quickly, stabilize your condition, and often include follow-up treatment to restore full dental health.

What to Expect

Here are the types of emergency dental services and what you can expect from each:

1. Severe Toothache Relief

What it is: Immediate care to diagnose and treat intense or persistent tooth pain.
What to expect: The dentist will examine the tooth, take X-rays if needed, and may provide medication, perform a root canal, or remove the tooth depending on the cause.

2. Tooth Extraction

What it is: Removal of a severely damaged, infected, or non-restorable tooth.
What to expect: Performed under local anesthesia; you may feel pressure but not pain. Aftercare instructions are provided for healing and pain management.

3. Knocked-Out (Avulsed) Tooth

What it is: Emergency treatment to save a tooth that has been completely dislodged.
What to expect: If seen quickly (within an hour), the dentist may reinsert and stabilize the tooth. Time is critical for success.

4. Chipped or Broken Tooth

What it is: Repair of a fractured tooth using bonding, a crown, or a filling.
What to expect: Treatment depends on the severity—minor chips can be smoothed or bonded, while larger breaks may need a crown or root canal.

5. Dental Abscess or Infection

What it is: Treatment for infections that can cause swelling, severe pain, or fever.
What to expect: May involve drainage, antibiotics, and possibly a root canal or extraction. Prompt care is important to prevent the spread of infection.

6. Lost Filling or Crown

What it is: Replacement or reattachment of a missing restoration to protect the tooth.
What to expect: Temporary or permanent repairs are done to prevent further damage or sensitivity.

7. Soft Tissue Injury (Lips, Gums, Tongue)

What it is: Care for cuts, lacerations, or trauma inside the mouth.
What to expect: Cleaning, stitches (if needed), and pain control. The dentist may also check for damage to nearby teeth or bone.

In all cases, emergency dental visits aim to relieve pain, prevent complications, and stabilize your oral health. Most services are provided same-day or within 24 hours, and follow-up treatment may be scheduled depending on the issue.