What Counts as a Dental Emergency?

A dental emergency is an urgent situation requiring immediate attention to relieve pain, treat an infection, or save a tooth. Common dental emergencies include the following:

• A severe, persistent toothache
• A chipped, broken, or fractured tooth
• A knocked-out, dislodged, or loose tooth
• An abscessed tooth or localized swelling
• A lost dental filling or crown
• Damage or trauma to the gums, tongue, cheeks, or lips
• Severe bleeding from the mouth or gums

If you are unsure whether what you’re experiencing is a dental emergency, please contact us immediately, and we will walk you through the next steps. We always make room in our schedule for same-day emergency care to get your smile back on track as quickly as possible. If, however, your emergency occurs outside our office hours, please call us for guidance.

For life-threatening emergencies, please dial 911 for immediate assistance or head to your nearest emergency room.

What Can You Expect During Your Emergency Dental Appointment?

When you arrive at our practice, our team will quickly begin with triage to assess your emergency and determine the most conservative solutions to address your unique needs. We may use cutting-edge diagnostic tools, such as digital X-rays or CBCT imaging, to ensure prompt and accurate diagnoses and precise treatment planning.

At JW Dental, our first goal is to provide you with prompt pain relief. Next, we outline a personalized treatment plan to restore the health and function of your smile. We are always happy to answer questions and address your concerns, ensuring you feel confident in the care you receive.

Your personalized treatment plan may include one or a combination of the following treatments to restore your pain-free, functional smile:

• Providing medication for pain and inflammation
• Prescribing antibiotics to treat an infection
• Draining an abscess to relieve swelling and pressure
• Repairing an oral appliance or dental restoration
• Stabilizing or splinting a loose tooth to promote healing
• Recommending root canal therapy to save an infected or severely damaged tooth
• Extracting a tooth that’s damaged beyond repair

At JW Dental, your comfort is our top priority. With our gentle techniques, modern anesthetics, and sedation dentistry options, we strive to ensure your visit is as comfortable and stress-free as possible.