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A dental emergency can occur at virtually any time, regardless of how well you take care of your smile. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for many of these emergencies to leave a patient in severe pain and discomfort. For this reason, you’ll want to consider coming in for treatment as soon as you notice there’s a problem. We offer treatment in a relaxed, highly comfortable setting for patients of all ages.
A dental emergency can get worse in a short period of time without proper treatment. Something that would be considered more minor can escalate to where it is a real issue. In some cases, infections may occur and need treatment alongside the actual emergency that you’re dealing with at the moment. This is why we recommend quick, adequate treatment as soon as possible.
The first thing we’ll do is to ask you about the problem you’re currently experiencing. This allows us to see if an x-ray is necessary and if it is, we will work to take one quickly and easily. We examine the x-ray and your teeth to determine the root cause of the actual problem. You will then have treatment administered while you’re in the office, as this helps to prevent the problem from getting worse. We will prescribe antibiotics if there is an active infection present at the time of your appointment.
Same-day dentistry involves providing the treatment that you need on the same day as your appointment. This is most often beneficial for emergency patients who require immediate care or for those who forgo treatment when the appointments are scattered or too far apart, and this is why we offer convenient same-day care.
You may need same-day care because you are experiencing an emergency. Dental emergencies typically need to be handled right away to prevent them from getting worse. Likewise, you might have had an exam with us and need a filling or other type of restoration. We can work to provide you with this treatment in the same day as your examination.
When you visit our office for your dental exam our staff will insert a sensor or digital scanner into your mouth. This process will take images of your teeth and mouth, and will send the pictures instantly to our computer software. Digital images can be viewed immediately in the exam room. Depending on what type of x-ray is required will determine if we use a scanner or sensor to take the image. Patients can review the images alongside our doctor, and if treatment is required, we will create a customized treatment plan that works for you.
When you come in for your appointment, we can schedule same-day services if additional work is needed. For emergency patients, this means that we can provide you the relief that you need without needing to come back in. Our same-day appointments are convenient to our patients, so you always feel as though you’re receiving the best care possible. Don’t hesitate to ask us about this service and to see if it’s right for you. Our doctor can perform an exam to determine if you need same-day treatment while at the office.