Emergency Dentistry — Newark, DE
Treating Urgent Dental Issues Quickly
As you may know, dental emergencies tend to happen at the worst of times. The good news is that it's much easier to handle them with your emergency dentist in Newark. At White Clay Dental Associates, we quickly accommodate these situations and treat your dental injury with due seriousness. This commitment ensures our patients can return to everyday routines as soon as possible. If you want to learn more, please keep reading or book a same-day appointment soon!
Why Choose White Clay Dental Associates for Emergency Dentistry?
- Same-Day Appointments Available
- Highly Experienced & Skilled Dentists
- Modern, Comfortable Techniques & Technologies
How We Treat Dental Emergencies
While dental emergencies may seem frightening, please don’t panic. We’ll gladly walk you through our team’s process for treating them, making sure you know what to expect. Your own emergency treatment will likely involve the following:
- A Same-Day Visit – When you call us, we’ll set your visit for the earliest time possible. (You may even see us the same day!) If your appointment will involve a wait, we can also provide aid tips over the phone.
- An Emergency Oral Exam – Our dentists will conduct an oral exam (and take dental X-rays as needed) once you reach our office. By doing so, they’ll confirm the source of your problem and how best to relieve your pain.
- A Findings Review – We’ll share the final diagnosis after your exam, as well as suggest some relevant procedures for you. We’ll then use your feedback to draft a treatment plan. (Rest assured, we’ll inform you of the treatment’s estimated time and cost.)
- Necessary Dental Work – After drafting your treatment plan, we’ll fix your grin’s problem. Rest assured that our experienced team will do the job well, whether you need a dental crown, root canal, filling, or something else.
The Most Common Dental Emergencies
It’s always best to call us in a dental emergency, as our team will see and treat you on short notice. That being said, you can take steps to manage your issue before your visit. All you need to do is click one (or more) of the icons below and use the related tips. By applying these guidelines, you’ll be in better shape by your appointment and have a smoother treatment.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Emergencies
No two dental emergencies are the same, so the cost of treating one will always vary. You’ll need to consult our dentists to get a precise estimate for your own. After you’ve done so, we’ll walk you through your treatment’s pricing factors and find ways to make your care more affordable. Our team can even outline some helpful payment options – dental savings plans, flexible financing, etc. – as needed. For further details, please book a visit or call our office.
Keys to Preventing Dental Emergencies
While you can’t always avoid dental emergencies, you can reduce your risk of having one. Just make sure to do the following:
- Brush your teeth twice daily and floss at least once daily.
- Visit your local dentist every six months for dental checkups.
- Don’t use your teeth as tools to open packages, crack nuts, etc.
- Avoid chewing hard objects like ice, nails, or pen caps.
- Wear a mouthguard to protect your teeth from sports injuries and nighttime grinding.
Tooth Extractions
While helping patients maintain a healthy smile with their own natural teeth is a chief goal for our dentists, there are certain circumstances that necessitate tooth extraction. Some patients having orthodontic treatment need to have one or more teeth removed. Others have teeth that have succumbed to severe decay or injury, while others need to have their wisdom teeth removed. At White Clay Dental Associates, we use the latest dental technology to extract teeth painlessly.
Emergency Dentistry FAQs
What Qualifies as a Dental Emergency?
Toothaches don’t generally go away on their own, so it is best to schedule a checkup to ensure that nothing serious is going on. There are many potential causes for a toothache, and you’ll want to rule them out with a professional as soon as possible. Doing this can help you to catch underlying problems before they become more severe.
Do I Need to Go to the Emergency Room?
If you need immediate, life-saving treatment, you should go to your local emergency room right away. This can include oral and facial traumas such as a fractured or dislocated jaw, serious lacerations, and difficulties swallowing and breathing. For emergencies that aren’t immediately life-threatening, such as broken teeth, you should instead call your dentist in Newark. The doctors at the emergency room won’t be able to provide comprehensive dental care (though they might be able to provide antibiotics for temporary relief from toothaches caused by an infection); you’ll need a dentist with the training, expertise and tools necessary to help your tooth.
My Tooth is Broken but Doesn’t Hurt; Is It an Emergency?
Broken teeth don’t always cause immediate pain, but that doesn’t mean you can choose to ignore it. It’ll be easier for bacteria to reach the softer tissues under the enamel and reach the pulp, causing an infection. This can potentially lead to an infected pocket known as an abscess that can eventually spread to other body parts and cause complications. After a certain point, the tooth will be beyond saving and an extraction will be required.
By having a broken tooth treated as soon as possible, you stand a better chance of avoiding a severe infection and preserving the tooth.
Is a Sensitive Tooth an Emergency?
If you’ve suddenly started experiencing pain in your teeth whenever you eat hot or cold foods, it might be a sign of gum disease. When a gum infection is particularly severe, the gum tissue begins to pull away from the teeth, exposing the roots and increasing sensitivity.
Gum disease can ultimately lead to tooth loss if it’s left untreated and might even contribute to heart disease and other life-threatening problems. If you notice signs of gum recession, it could be a sign that the infection has already advanced; you should see your dentist as soon as possible to confirm the diagnosis.
How Can I Prepare for Dental Emergencies?
You can create a dental emergency kit so that you can react quickly. The first thing you should include is a card that says “Address and phone number of a dentist near me”; this information should always be immediately accessible. Other supplies might include saline solution, an empty container, dental wax, floss, pain medication and sterile gauze.
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