Immediate Care for Dental Emergencies
A dental emergency is a situation that requires prompt attention from a dental professional. At our office, we understand that you cannot always plan when you will need our care. If you experience a dental emergency, we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible. Our team will schedule you to meet with our dentist as soon as we are able so you can receive the care you need.
We are happy to care for several types of dental emergencies, including:
- Severe, lasting toothaches or other types of tooth pain.
- Swelling of face or neck
- A lost dental restoration, such as a lost filling or crown.
- Severe damage to the soft tissues of the mouth, including the tongue, cheeks, lips, and gums.
- A cracked or fractured tooth.
- A partially or fully knocked-out tooth.
If you suffer from one of these conditions or other type of dental emergency, please contact our office. Our team will also be able to provide you with instructions on how to take care of your smile until you are able to come to our office to meet with us. If you have experienced trauma to the head or neck, we recommend that you visit the emergency room or your general physician before coming to us, even if your smile is also damaged. To learn more about dental emergency care, we invite you to call or visit us today.
Dental injuries and pain can be very upsetting. Don’t worry, with pain relief options, comforting amenities, and a compassionate team, we go above and beyond to ease your mind. Let’s fix the problem and get you feeling better quickly.
In the case of a dental emergency, you deserve to get relief as soon as possible.
Our team at Dental Solutions of Little Rock, in Little Rock, AR will devise a treatment plan to manage your emergency and get you back to feeling like yourself again.
Frequently Asked Questions
If I’m not a patient of record, can you see me on the same day?
While we can see you on the same day, it’s preferable to have you come in the following day.
Before your appointment, we’ll have you fill out some paperwork first.
My teen is complaining of mouth pain. Could it be their wisdom teeth?
Yes, their wisdom teeth could be erupting. We will refer your teen to an oral surgeon to evaluate their wisdom teeth to determine if they need to be removed.
My face is swollen and I think I have an abscessed tooth. What should I do?
Contact our practice right away. You can text one of our dentists a picture of your face and they may prescribe antibiotics. Or we may say, “Why don’t you meet us at this location in an hour?” We will examine your mouth and determine what needs to be done.
Are there some dental emergencies that can be avoided?
If you have any dental crowns or bridges, these could potentially come off or chip. The lips or cheeks may get cut due to the exposed underlying tooth. Or you may have a removable denture that may break or crack. To help prevent these emergencies, there are certain foods to avoid. These include taffy, hard crusty bread and unpopped popcorn. You also should avoid chewing ice.