Emergency Dentist — Fort Worth, TX

What to Do in a Dental Emergency

Dental emergencies are often alarming and overwhelming, which leaves many patients unprepared for how to handle them. Thankfully, if you keep a few simple steps in mind, you’ll be able to keep calm and act correctly. When it comes to dental emergencies, taking the right action right away can sometimes make all the difference between saving and losing a tooth. Should you or a loved one encounter a dental emergency, here’s what you should do:

• Step 1: Call us right away. As soon as you are able to, give our office a call. We’ll help you assess your situation over the phone, provide first-aid instructions, and schedule you a same-day emergency appointment.
• Step 2: Come in for an emergency exam. As soon as you arrive at our office, your Fort Worth emergency dentist will see you for an exam. While they learn more about the source and extent of your emergency, they’ll relieve any severe pain you may be in.
• Step 3: Make a treatment plan. Next, we’ll review our findings with you and fully explain which treatment options we recommend. Together, you’ll work with your dentist to make a treatment plan to get your oral health back on track.
• Step 4: Get emergency dental care when you need it most. Once a treatment plan has been made, our talented team can get to work right away alleviating your pain, repairing your teeth, and protecting your smile. For particularly anxious or uncomfortable patients, we’re proud to offer complimentary nitrous oxide sedation for the most comfortable treatment possible.

The Most Common Dental Emergencies

While some dental emergencies take months to develop before symptoms can appear, others can happen in an instant, such as a physical injury from a bad fall or sporting accident. No matter the cause, you should start by calling our dental office the moment you notice dental discomfort. This way, we can get you scheduled for an urgent dental appointment and provide first-aid tips over the phone. Our team is ready and well-equipped to help you through whatever type of situation you’re in. Below, you’ll find some of the most common dental emergencies we treat.

Understanding the Cost of Dental Emergencies 

Every dental emergency will have a unique cost. This is because it depends on the patient’s unique situation. However, if one thing is true, it’s that you should seek help as soon as you can. Waiting to treat the problem only allows it to get worse and require even more complex treatment. If you want to end your discomfort and reduce your oral healthcare costs, call us right away.

How to Prevent Dental Emergencies

While dental emergencies can occur at any time, you can reduce your risk by doing the following:

• Always using the right tool for the job, never your teeth
• Avoiding very chewy, hard, or sticky foods
• Never chewing on pens, pencils, fingernails, ice cubes, or popcorn kernels
• Wearing a mouthguard when playing sports
• Visiting our dental office at least once every six months for a checkup
• Practicing daily oral hygiene