Emergency Dental
Access Dental always works to accommodate patients seeking emergency treatment. If you’re a new or existing patient experiencing a dental emergency, don’t hesitate to contact our office. Whether you have dental insurance or are self-pay, don’t delay treatment. Our office is here to help!
What is a dental emergency?
Not certain if your dental concern is an emergency? We’ve listed a few common concerns our patients inquire with us about that are considered dental emergencies. Read below to determine if your dental issue falls under common concerns we treat.
Tooth Pain
If you’re experiencing any tooth or dental pain that is severe or disruptive to your daily life, it’s imperative that you schedule an emergency visit ASAP. Tooth pain can have a plethora of causes and can worsen with delayed treatment. Scheduling an exam is the best step to treat the cause of your dental pain. If you have dental pain or sensitivity that is persistent or worsening — schedule an emergency dental exam today!
Broken or Chipped Tooth
A broken or chipped tooth is not only cosmetically displeasing, it may be considered a dental emergency. When you chip a tooth, you risk exposing important denten, pulp and nerves that are inside of your tooth. Even without the presence of any pain, a chipped or broken tooth may lead to worsening sensitivity, pain and may even compromise the remaining tooth. If you have chipped or broken your teeth recently and noticed any bleeding, tooth sensitivity or looseness — we recommend scheduling an emergency exam ASAP.
Missing or Broken Veneer
A cemented dental veneer can fall off for a variety of reasons. Even when avoiding foods and bad habits that can put this at risk, losing a veneer can still occur. What should you do when your veneer falls off? If you lose your veneer, it’s important to schedule a dental visit ASAP. Losing a veneer can cause your exposed tooth to be vulnerable to decay, sensitivity or tooth loss. Do not attempt to adhere a fallen veneer yourself as it could potentially result in damage to your tooth.
Missing or Broken Crown
Unlike dental veneers, dental crowns are often utilized in dentistry to treat weakened, broken or decayed teeth. As a result, the tooth underneath a dental crown, if left exposed, can result in sensitivity, pain, tooth decay or injury. If you’ve lost a dental crown, even if you have no noticeable pain or damage to your tooth underneath —it’s important to schedule an immediate dental visit to assess your tooth for any underlying injury and to secure your dental crown back
into place.
Other Dental Emergencies
There are a variety of other concerns that may constitute a dental emergency. Scheduling a dental visit to receive a thorough exam with our experienced Doctors will help us to protect your smile against any potential harm.
Do not delay treatment if you are experiencing a dental emergency. Contact our office today to learn more!
