Emergency Dental Care

At Gentle Dental, we understand dental emergencies happen. That's why we offer accessible emergency dental care when you can't wait until your next appointment.

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Relieve Pain & Trauma With Emergency Dental Care

Most dental issues can be addressed during a regularly scheduled visit — but some problems simply can't wait. Severe tooth pain, swelling, bleeding, or trauma requires immediate attention, even after hours or on weekends.

Prompt dental treatment can help preserve teeth and function while reducing the risk of serious infections that can have long-term consequences. Emergency dental care can also alleviate severe pain so patients can continue to meet work and family responsibilities. It is also an intelligent alternative to traditional emergency rooms, which can only offer limited care and tend to charge exorbitant fees.

Our Approach To Emergency Dental Care

At Gentle Dental, we understand that dental emergencies don't follow a nine-to-five schedule. That's why our approach to emergency care ensures you can get the urgent treatment you need as soon as possible – day or night.

Same-Day Appointments

During regular office hours, our team will make every effort to accommodate emergency cases with a same-day appointment. When you call our office, one of our caring treatment coordinators will provide guidance on how to temporarily relieve your symptoms until you can be seen promptly by the dentist.

After Hours Care

If your emergency occurs outside our standard office hours, existing patients can use our after-hours on-call service. Simply follow the prompts when calling our main office number to leave a message for the on-call dentist. One of our knowledgeable emergency dentists will return your call as soon as possible to discuss your situation and determine the best course of action.

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When To Seek Emergency Dental Care

Emergency dental care is typically needed to address mouth trauma, broken teeth, and loosened or broken fillings. However, it’s not always easy for patients to determine whether their specific affliction requires emergency dental care.
In most cases, you can identify an emergency dental or oral issue by asking yourself any of the following:

Are you experiencing severe pain or bleeding?
Have you lost a tooth that could be saved with prompt treatment?
Do you have a loose adult tooth?
Are you showing signs of an infection, including fever, a foul smell, or swelling around the gums or face?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should seek prompt care from one of the attentive dental professionals at your nearest Gentle Dental.

Frequently Asked Questions

What qualifies as a dental emergency?

Dental emergencies include severe tooth pain, significant injury to the teeth/mouth, a knocked-out permanent tooth, uncontrolled bleeding, or signs of infection like swelling or fever. If the issue is causing excruciating pain or putting your health at risk, it's an emergency.

When should I seek emergency dental care?

You should seek emergency dental treatment right away for issues like a cracked or broken tooth with sharp edges that are cutting your mouth, a fully dislodged permanent tooth, severe tooth pain/pressure, abscess symptoms, or heavy oral bleeding that won't stop. Don't wait if it's a true emergency.

What if I'm not sure if it's an emergency?

If you're unsure whether your dental situation classifies as an emergency, it's best to err on the side of caution. Call our office, and we can evaluate over the phone if you need emergency care or if it can wait for the next available appointment.

How much does emergency dental treatment cost?

Costs can vary depending on the specific emergency treatment needed, such as re-implanting a tooth or draining an abscess. Many dental insurance plans provide some coverage for emergency services after a co-pay or deductible is met.