Your Providence, RI dentist offers emergency dentistry for any patient that experiences a dental emergency. We hold appointment slots in our schedule to accommodate patients that may have an emergency, so you can be sure that we’ll see you as soon as possible when you call us. We will do all we can to make you feel safe, comfortable, and at ease during such a stressful time.
Sometimes a dental issue can wait. However, it’s necessary to see a dentist and receive emergency dental treatment as soon as possible in other situations. How can you tell if you’re experiencing a dental emergency? Here are some of the most common and serious dental issues that immediately warrant a call to your Providence or Central Falls, RI dentist.
It’s essential to take care of a knocked-out tooth within the hour. If we don’t, the tooth might not survive. Call us right away, and we’ll provide you with instructions regarding how to care for the tooth. If, for some reason, you can’t get ahold of us (or if you’re out of town), go to your nearest emergency room.
A broken tooth may or may not be symptomatic. Even if you’re not experiencing pain, it’s important to have your dentist evaluate the tooth as soon as possible. They can check for dental decay, nerve damage, or a deep crack that can lead to further tooth breakdown.
Any restoration that comes off needs to be replaced as quickly as possible. If we don’t replace it, your teeth can start shifting, and the existing restoration might not fit. Additionally, when a restoration comes off, the tooth is exposed, making it susceptible to pain, sensitivity, damage, and decay.
You might think getting a corn kernel stuck in your gums isn’t a big deal – that it’s just irritating. Unfortunately, if an object isn’t removed from the gums, it can cause major problems, such as a bacterial infection.
Facial swelling, a toothache, or bleeding gums are signs of something wrong. Getting a diagnosis right away is imperative to your oral health.
No matter the day or time, we want to hear from you. We want to hear from you even if you aren’t sure if you’re experiencing a true dental emergency.
When you call our office, our team will provide you with instructions, which can include:
If anything truly serious happens – including a knocked-out tooth, jaw damage, or possible concussion – please go to the emergency room immediately.
If you experience a dental emergency, we can offer a variety of palliative and permanent solutions.
First, we’ll diagnose the problem. Then, we can start treatment. Treatment options may include:
Your emergency dentist may also prescribe antibiotics, muscle relaxants, or pain medication if the situation calls for it.
Once we’ve addressed the emergency, our team will schedule an appointment for a permanent solution to the issue and possibly a post-palliative treatment check-up.
If you have pain or aren’t sure if what you’re experiencing is a dental emergency, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Your health is our priority, and we want to help you avoid further pain, discomfort, or distress.
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