Emergency dentistry is a vital service that provides immediate care for sudden dental issues. Under the expertise of Dr. Maria Garubba at Next Chapter Smiles in Lehigh Valley, we treat severe toothaches, broken or chipped teeth, bleeding gums, abscesses, and more, ensuring prompt relief when you need it most.
Neglecting a dental emergency can lead to severe complications and even put your overall health at risk?
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Ignoring dental emergencies can lead to serious oral health complications, including tooth loss, infection, and gum disease. Seeking prompt dental care can help reduce the risk of these complications
Seeking prompt dental care from a dentist near you can help prevent extensive dental work, saving you time and money in the long run.
Dental emergencies can cause severe pain and discomfort, making it difficult to eat or speak. Seeking emergency dental care can help alleviate the pain and discomfort and allow you to perform these activities.
This is the most common reason for dental emergencies. If this is your current situation, make sure you rinse your mouth with warm water and floss around the affected tooth to remove any debris that may be causing the pain. You can also apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek as it can help with the swelling.
The first thing to do if your tooth is broken or chipped tooth, is to rinse your mouth with lukewarm water and apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek to reduce swelling. At the same time, try to locate the broken or chipped piece of the tooth and bring it with you to your emergency dental appointment with your Lehigh Valley dentist.
For a knocked-out tooth, hold it by the crown and rinse it with water. However, don’t scrub or remove any tissue attached to it. Try to reinsert the tooth into its socket, and hold it in place with a clean cloth or gauze. If you cannot reinsert the tooth, place it in a container of milk or saliva and bring it with you to your emergency dental appointment.
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Emergency care is provided during regular office hours only. If a dental problem occurs after hours, leave a message and the team will return the call as soon as the office reopens to advise on the next steps. For life-threatening symptoms such as facial swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, seek medical attention immediately.
Most patients with urgent concerns are seen the same day, as long as the request is made during office hours. The schedule most days has been built to allow room for unexpected dental emergencies, and the team prioritizes patients with pain, swelling, trauma, or infection. Calling early in the day increases the chances of being seen sooner.
Yes. We treat uninsured patients every week and offer an in-house membership plan that reduces the cost of emergency and ongoing care. Our team will review pricing before any treatment begins.
Common dental emergencies include severe tooth pain, swelling in the gums or face, a cracked or fractured tooth, a knocked-out tooth, broken crowns or fillings, bleeding that doesn’t stop, and infections that cause pressure or fever. Any dental issue causing strong pain or preventing someone from eating, sleeping, or functioning normally should be evaluated right away. When unsure, call the office so the team can help determine whether immediate care is needed.
Same-day emergency visits are often available but we can only treat patients during our regular office hours. Calling as early as possible when we open will ensure our team can prioritize your visit as best we can and will lead to, in most instances, having you seen that very same day.
If you are experiencing sudden tooth pain, swelling, a broken or knocked-out tooth, or another urgent dental problem, call Next Chapter Smiles at (610) 735-8010 as early in the morning as you can so we can see you during our open office hours. Our team keeps time open each day for urgent visits so most emergency patients can be seen the same day. Prompt care can help relieve pain, lower the risk of infection, and protect the tooth, so contacting the office as soon as symptoms begin is the best first step.
Established patients: Please TEXT the office with any concerns at any time and it will notify a team member who can guide you on next steps.
At Next Chapter Smiles, we accept most dental insurance plans, and our team can help you understand your coverage and any out-of-pocket expenses.
While some dental emergencies are unavoidable, you can take steps to reduce your risk, such as wearing a mouthguard during sports, avoiding chewing hard foods, and practicing good oral hygiene.
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