Emergency or After Hours Dentistry
What Is An Emergency Dentist?
AN EMERGENCY DENTIST is an oral healthcare professional that treats patients that need immediate care, because accidents and oral injuries don’t always fall neatly in the timeframe of normal practice hours.
What Does Emergency Dentistry Treat?
Some of the reasons why patients seek emergency dentists include:
- Abscessed Teeth
- Broken Dentures
- Broken Teeth
- Chipped Tooth
- Cracked Teeth
- Knocked Out Teeth
- Loose Teeth
- Loose Tooth
- Lost Filling or Crown
- Severe Jaw Pain
- Severe Tooth Pain
- Toothaches
- Trauma to the Mouth
Many of these problems can’t wait, which is why it’s critical to contact an emergency dentist as soon as they happen, day or night, weekday or weekend. Many emergency practices are open 24/7, and if they don’t have a dentist immediately available, they will do their best to see you within 24 hours. They will also give you instructions to maintain your oral health until you can see an emergency dentist.
Progression of Decay
Endodontic Abscess
Vertical Root Fracture
Cracked Tooth
Trauma: Fractured Tooth
Trauma: Horizontal Root Fracture
Trauma: Chipped Tooth
Because every emergency is different, we will need to perform an exam and obtain necessary x-rays to better understand the unique issue you’re having and how to best recommend treatment for you. We make it a priority at Dental Arts on Essex to address your emergency on the same day that you contact us. During your appointment, you can expect us to review all of your treatment options and present you with a financial breakdown. We feel it is important that you feel heard and involved in all of your treatment decisions. On many occasions, we can provide same-day treatment. If you’re having a problem that necessitates treatment from a specialty provider that we do not have in-house, we will provide you with a referral to one of our most-trusted specialists. The cost of your emergency appointment will depend upon any treatment provided, and whether or not you have dental insurance.
Dental Arts on Essex Can Help With Your Dental Emergency
Here at Dental Arts on Essex, we offer emergency services to patients who need urgent dental treatment. Call us at (978) 717-3822 to tell us about your dental emergency or send us an email to learn more about our hours for emergency treatment.