Emergency Dentistry – Dedham, MA 

Putting a Quick Stop to Dental Pain

Man in pain holding his cheek

Dental emergencies can come in many different forms. Sometimes you might have a toothache as a result of decay that occurred due to a lack of oral hygiene. In other cases, your tooth might have been broken or knocked out in an accident. Dr. Patil has seen many different kinds of emergency cases in the past and can quickly narrow down the cause of your pain and figure out the best path toward relief. Give us a call right away if urgent care is needed!

 

Why Choose Dr. Gauri Patil Family Dentistry for Emergency Dentistry?

  • Same-Day and Weekend Emergency Dental Appointments
  • Team That Prioritizes Comfortable, Quality Care
  • Comprehensive Dental Care for All Ages

 

How We Treat Dental Emergencies

Woman in pain holding her cheek
  • Same-Day Appointment: We will schedule an emergency appointment on the same day as your call. Our team will give you advice on managing your pain and other symptoms at home. We offer weekend emergency appointments, so don’t hesitate to call no matter when an emergency strikes!
  • Comprehensive Exam: Once you arrive at our dental office, Dr. Patil will take steps to put a stop to your pain and narrow down the cause of your emergency. X-rays may be taken to determine what the source of the problem is as well as the severity of the damage.
  • Review Findings: We’ll explain our findings and the nature of your emergency. Then we’ll work with you to create a treatment plan based on what your smile needs to return to normal health. Any costs will be explained along with the expected treatment timeline.
  • Get the Care You Need: Our team will work efficiently to get you out of pain, restore your oral health, and stop the situation from getting worse. The kind of treatment you receive depends on the situation.

 

The Most Common Dental Emergencies

Some people aren’t sure what kind of dental situations need urgent care. Below are some key examples of common dental emergencies; you should call us immediately if you notice these kinds of symptoms. Even if you’re not sure if your situation counts as an emergency, you can reach out to describe your symptoms to our team so that we can advise you on your next steps.

Understanding the Cost of Dental Emergencies

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The cost of a dental emergency may vary depending on the cost of your issue. Patients who only go home with a prescription for an infection won’t have the same costs as patients who need to have damaged teeth restored. We don’t recommend treatments without a reason, and we’ll make sure you’re fully aware of what those reasons are so that you can be confident in paying for your care. We can also outline your payment options and what you can do to make it as affordable as possible.

 

Keys to Preventing Dental Emergencies

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The best kind of emergency is one that you can avoid. You can’t foresee every accident, but you can make your smile a little safer by:

  • Always brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day.
  • Adding mouthwash to your oral hygiene routine.
  • Protecting your teeth from bad habits (i.e., not opening packages with your teeth, not chewing your fingernails, and so on).
  • Wearing a mouthguard if you play sports or grind your teeth while sleeping.
  • Scheduling two dental checkups and cleanings every year.

 

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Toothaches

Is My Toothache a Dental Emergency? Although toothaches are common, they shouldn’t be ignored. On the contrary, you should contact our dental office if your discomfort persists for more than 24 hours or you’re experiencing other abnormal symptoms (such as a sharp pain when biting down or a pimple-like bump on your gums near the tooth).

How You Should Handle a Toothache One of the worst things you can do is attempt to ignore your symptoms. Instead, take proactive measures to alleviate your toothache, including calling our team, taking an OTC pain reliever, and not eating crunchy or hard foods.

How We Treat Toothaches Tooth-colored fillings, dental crowns, and root canal therapy are three of the most common treatments for toothaches that are the result of untreated decay. Before creating your treatment plan, we will review all of the options available to you (as well as our recommendations) so you can decide what’s best for your oral health.

Chipped Tooth

Is a Chipped Tooth a Dental Emergency? Although it may not seem like it, even a small chip warrants a call to our emergency dentist’s office. Remember, the tooth is now vulnerable to developing an infection and can split further under pressure. We want to intervene before that happens.

How You Should Handle a Chipped Tooth In addition to scheduling an appointment with our team, you should rinse your mouth thoroughly with water and place a piece of sugar-free gum over your tooth. This will serve multiple purposes, including protecting you from a serious soft tissue injury.

How We Treat Chipped Teeth Again, we will need to consider multiple factors before recommending a treatment, such as the size of the chip. Typically, cosmetic dental bonding or veneers can be used. In addition to being quick and painless, these cosmetic dental services are lifelike, durable, and can last for years at a time!

Cracked Tooth

Is a Cracked Tooth a Dental Emergency? It absolutely is! First, a cracked tooth can result in a lot of discomfort, making it difficult to chew, concentrate, and sleep. Second, a cracked tooth can split further or develop an infection if left untreated.

How You Should Handle a Cracked Tooth One of the first steps we recommend taking is gently rinsing your mouth with clean water (this will help prevent an infection from forming). Additionally, you shouldn’t chew anything crunchy, especially with the damaged tooth. Lastly, take an OTC pain reliever to alleviate your discomfort until you arrive at our office for your appointment.

How We Treat Cracked Teeth Simply put, the treatment we recommend will depend largely on the severity of the crack. In some cases, we can place a dental crown over the weakened tooth to restore it. Other times, that’s not an option, and the tooth needs to be extracted. If that’s the case, then we will use a dental bridge or dental implant to fill the open space.

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Very Sensitive Teeth

Knocked-Out Tooth

Lost Filling or Crown

Broken Denture

Loose Permanent Tooth

Injury to the Gums, Lips, or Tongue

Jaw Pain

Something Stuck Between the Teeth