Emergency Dentistry
Emergency Dentistry
When you’re experiencing an urgent dental issue, it’s important to know where to turn for help. Walnut Creek Dental has extensive experience treating dental emergencies of all types. We will act quickly to assess your situation, address pain, bleeding, and discomfort, and find effective solutions. Our goals are to preserve your health, ensure comfort and pain relief, and treat infections so that you don’t experience lasting or serious complications. Call now to make an appointment for emergency dentistry in Millersburg, OH.
Importance of Swift Care for Dental Emergencies
A dental emergency is a severe and/or life-threatening situation. When you call us for treatment, we will perform swift triage to evaluate your symptoms and their severity. We will then direct you to visit us or the closest emergency room. If you come into our office, we will address pain and swelling, stop bleeding, treat infection, and do everything possible to preserve your teeth and health. If you don’t act quickly, you are at risk of major complications, including:
- Tooth loss
- Infection
- Increased pain and discomfort
- Trauma and long-term complications
- Higher risk of overall health problems like organ damage, blood clots, heart problems, and stroke
Common Medical Emergencies in Dentistry
We can handle most serious or urgent dental issues; however, some are best treated at an emergency room. We may direct you to the closest hospital if you have severe swelling of your face or neck, an extremely high fever, severe facial or oral fractures or trauma, uncontrollable bleeding, trouble breathing, or symptoms of a heart attack or stroke. The most common types of dental emergencies we treat are:
- Knocked out or partially dislodged teeth
- Cracked, chipped, or damaged teeth
- Severe tooth or oral pain
- Dental or oral infections
- Oral bleeding
- Soft tissue injuries in the mouth
- Damaged or lost dental restorations
- Damaged or lost dental appliances
What to Do if You’re Experiencing a Dental Emergency
If you are experiencing any sudden or urgent symptoms, contact us right away. We will ask questions to assess your symptoms and health and give you instructions to follow to alleviate pain, swelling, bleeding, and other symptoms. We will then direct you to come into our office or go to the closest emergency room.
Our Comprehensive Emergency & General Dentistry Services
We offer comprehensive emergency dental services, including emergency cosmetic dentistry services. When you visit us for an urgent issue, we may provide any of these services:
- Reimplantation of a knocked-out or partially dislodged tooth
- Stabilizing a loose tooth
- Placement of temporary fillings or dental crowns
- Stitches or other methods to control bleeding
- Administration of antibiotics or other methods to control infection
- Treatment of soft tissue injuries
- Minor oral surgery
- Tooth extraction
- Root canal therapy
- Temporary replacement of lost dental restorations or dental appliances
- Fitting for dental restorations
Call Now for Same-Day Emergency Dental Care
Don’t delay in seeking care when you have an urgent dental issue. Our compassionate, experienced dental professionals at Walnut Creek Dental will ensure you get the treatment, advice, and relief you need. We will quickly triage your situation and give you personalized advice that can relieve pain and discomfort. We will then determine the best method of treatment for you. Call now to schedule same-day emergency dental care in Millersburg, OH.
Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Dentistry
What is a dental emergency?
A dental emergency is a sudden, urgent dental issue that requires immediate attention. Delaying treatment could result in pain, infection, bleeding, loss of a tooth or teeth, and other serious complications.
When should I go to the hospital for emergency dentistry services?
You should go to the hospital if you have severe oral or facial trauma, facial fractures, uncontrollable bleeding, a severe infection or high fever, severe swelling of the face or neck, trouble breathing, facial numbness or weakness, a head injury, loss of consciousness, symptoms of a heart attack or stoke, signs of a spreading infection, or a jaw fracture or dislocation.
What is the difference between emergency & general dentistry services?
Emergency dental services address urgent, serious needs that could have major complications if ignored. Treatment may include surgery, administration of medication and antibiotics, or other invasive or significant procedures. General dentistry is routine and preventive care designed to reduce the risk of a dental emergency. It may include dental exams, dental x-rays, teeth cleaning, preventive treatments, and check-ups, as well as dental fillings and crowns.
What can I expect when I visit you for an urgent dental issue?
We will quickly examine you and take dental x-rays or 3D imaging to identify the root cause of your problem. We will address bleeding, pain, and infection right away and determine the most effective treatment for your issue. We may need to place stitches, extract a tooth, stabilize or re-implant a tooth, or replace a lost filling or dental restoration. We may also prescribe antibiotics or painkillers.