Emergency Dentist in Alvarado

What Is Emergency or Urgent Dental Care?

Urgent dental care is here to provide relief when major tooth damage happens quickly. However, the role of urgent dental care isn't just to stop pain. A visit is important for preventing additional structural damage to a tooth that has just been injured. Quick intervention can also prevent an infection from spreading or becoming severe. That's why you shouldn't delay if you are experiencing a dental emergency. At our office, Alvarado emergency dental service is used to treat serious issues like:

• Chipped and cracked teeth
• Dental infections
• Severe toothaches
• Teeth that require emergency extractions
• Pain or bleeding from orthodontic appliances

When Should I Call an Emergency Dental Office in Alvarado?

Severe or unexplained pain and visible injury all require a look from a dentist.

It's time to call an urgent dentist in Alvarado for any of the situations below.

Cracked or Broken Teeth

A break or fracture is a serious issue that requires an urgent visit to the dentist. Yes, some fractures can be subtle. They may not even hurt. However, it's so important for a dentist to conduct imaging and create a treatment plan for preventing any further damage. It could be the difference between saving your natural tooth and needing a serious intervention.

Knocked-Out Tooth

If a tooth has been knocked out, time is of the essence. There are some things you can do to increase the likelihood of your dentist being able to save the tooth. Do your best to rinse the tooth and touch it only at the crown. If possible, try to ease it back into the socket. If you aren't able, hold it in your mouth or place it in a glass of milk as you travel to the office.

Throbbing Tooth Ache or Pressure

A very bad toothache can be a sign of infection, extreme decay, or a fractured tooth. Coming into the office to have it looked at is the best way to ensure an early intervention before the problem gets worse.

Sensitive Tooth

If you're experiencing mild tooth sensitivity, this is something you can usually wait to address with your dentist if you already have your six-month appointment coming up. However, sudden and extreme sensitivity could be a sign of infection.

Dental Decay

When a cavity escalates to extreme decay, an emergency dental visit is often needed. This usually happens when decay reaches the pulp of a tooth. In addition to throbbing pain, this puts you at risk for infection. By booking your emergency dental appointment, you're increasing the odds that your dentist will be able to save your tooth.

Abscessed Tooth

Abscessed teeth can cause severe infections that affect surrounding teeth and gums. When you book an emergency dental visit, your dentist will remove the tooth immediately to stop pain and bacterial growth.

Fillings That Pop Out

Losing a filling is actually more serious than many people realize. The void created increases your risks for decay and infection. You are also likely to experience escalating pain as time goes on if you aren't seen by a dentist right away.

Broken Crowns or Lost Restorations

When a crown or restoration pops out, the tooth underneath is very vulnerable. It's easy for the tooth to become more damaged or be exposed to bacteria. While it may not seem like a big deal at the moment, not calling for an emergency dental visit can leave you with extreme tooth sensitivity and pain before long.

Orthodontic Pain

Metal braces or permanent orthodontic appliances digging into your gums because they've shifted out of place or snapped in some way can cause serious harm to your mouth. Don't hesitate to book an urgent appointment to get orthodontic pieces stabilized.

Worn Tooth Enamel

Do you grind your teeth? You may be experiencing the excessive wear and tear of your tooth enamel. Severe erosion of tooth enamel leaves your teeth exposed and bare. This often creates extreme pain and tooth sensitivity. Don't put off coming in for repair for another day. In addition to treating the damage done to your teeth, our dentist can also fit you for a custom guard that can dramatically decrease grinding.

Sinus Pressure

This symptom is often overlooked as a dental emergency. Sinus pressure can actually be a sign that you have an abscessed tooth or impacted wisdom teeth.

What Is My Dental Emergency in Alvarado Is More Serious?

For more serious dental problems, it's important to immediately seek 24-hour dental care at a local hospital or urgent care clinic. If you are unable to access care on your own, call 911. Some cases where emergency care is needed include:

• Severe mouth and facial swelling
• Uncontrolled bleeding from the gums or mouth
• Difficulty breathing
• A broken jaw
• Oral injuries from a traumatic accident

Where Can I Go for Emergency Dental Services in Alvarado?

We're here when pain, discomfort, or a dental injury require urgent attention. Lifeway Dental has local emergency dentists throughout Alvarado ready to provide the care you need. Urgent dental care is provided at our office during our normal business hours. Let us know when you call that this is an emergency situation to allow us to do everything possible to fit you in for a same-day checkup.

What Is the Cost for Emergency Dental in My Town?

The cost for an emergency dentist visit in Alvarado varies by situation. Rest assured that our office works hard to make every visit affordable. If you have insurance, we'll quickly submit your claim as long as we participate with your insurer. Our office also accepts credit cards and financing options.

We also accept the DentRite® dental discount plan that can be purchased by uninsured patients. DentRite® gives patients discounted dental care at hundreds of dental practices. In addition to using it for emergency dental care, you can also save on preventative care, restorative work, and certain cosmetic dental procedures.

Don't wait to get care for a dental emergency. Call our office right away to be seen during office hours.