What To Do in a Dental Emergency [Video Guide]

When in an emergency, you want someone you can rely on. In a dental emergency, that someone should be an emergency dentist! At Fine Dental Care in Wayne, NJ, we offer urgent dental care for patients in need. If you think you may be experiencing a dental emergency, call us right away to see what we can do for you!

Depending on your needs, we may provide pain relief, effective care, and lasting solutions!

Signs of a Dental Emergency

Sometimes, it’s difficult to know for certain if what you’re experiencing is truly a dental emergency. Signs that you may be dealing with an emergency include:

• Intense or lasting pain
• Significant swelling of the gums or cheek
• Broken or fractured teeth
• Painful, pimple-like bumps on the gums
• Knocked-out teeth

If you’re experiencing any of these issues, it may be a sign of a serious issue that needs attention. Rather than just living with the pain, give Fine Dental Care a call! Over the phone, we will listen to your issue and decide if you’re dealing with an emergency. If so, we will get you in as soon as possible, likely the very same day.

However, it’s important to note that non-dental emergencies will require calling emergency services or visiting the ER. Otherwise, an emergency dentist is the only one equipped to handle a dental issue.

If your issue isn’t an emergency, we will schedule an appointment for a later date to effectively treat the problem.

What To Do in a Dental Emergency

The most important thing to remember about dental emergencies is that prompt action is essential. The longer you leave a problem, the more significant the damage may be. When you visit us, we’ll see you as soon as possible to provide fast pain relief and any necessary treatments. These treatments may include:

• Restoring broken or lost teeth: Broken teeth leave your mouth vulnerable to infection. In one case, we had a patient come in after a cycling accident where her tooth was cracked in several places. She brought the pieces to our office within an hour of her accident, and we repaired her tooth. Now, you can’t even tell which one was cracked! The same goes for a knocked-out tooth. Bring your tooth to us as soon as possible while following these instructions.
• Providing fast pain relief: Tooth pain is typically caused by an infection deep inside the root. With root canal therapy, we effectively relieve pain while saving your tooth from extraction! And if your tooth is too infected to be saved, we perform extractions routinely at our office.
• Treating oral infections: Infections like gum disease or dental abscesses pose a real danger to your oral health without treatment. At our office, we provide periodontal treatment to clear your mouth of infection and stop the spread of bacteria. With gum disease in particular, early intervention is key. If you think you may be experiencing periodontal disease, contact us right away for prompt treatment.

At Fine Dental Care, we are here to provide the assistance you need. We want your smile to be both happy and healthy, so we provide same-day treatment whenever possible. Your well-being is our top priority, so please don’t hesitate to give us a call! We are ready to help.

Making Emergency Care Affordable

Unfortunately, dental emergencies don’t wait until payday. Often, patients try to avoid necessary dental care out of fear of high costs, but your oral health needs to come first. If anything, waiting to take care of your smile may result in even bigger bills down the line!

At Fine Dental Care, we accept several dental insurance programs. Over the phone or during your visit, we will check what your insurance may cover and discuss how to maximize your benefits. And for those without insurance, we partner with third-party financing companies to split your costs into monthly payments!

When you qualify, you’ll have a wide range of flexible payment options to choose from. And during your visit, we can help you choose the plan that best suits your budget.

Don’t Wait! Visit Fine Dental Care ASAP in a Dental Emergency

Dental emergencies need prompt care, and in Wayne, NJ, you know who to call! Fine Dental Care provides same-day services whenever possible. With our comprehensive treatments and compassionate care, we provide fast and effective pain relief to patients in need. If you think you’re experiencing a dental emergency, contact us as soon as possible.

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