Get Emergency Dental Care At LifeTime Smiles
When a dental emergency happens, you need to address it as soon as possible. Drs. Sina Reangber, Scott Koo, and the team at LifeTime Smiles are pleased to offer emergency dental services and dentistry solutions for Gainesville and Haymarket, Virginia area patients. They are dedicated to helping patients determine a dental emergency and provide same-day solutions whenever possible.
Some dental emergencies can include a broken tooth, pain, swelling in the head and neck, a crown coming off, a filling coming out of your mouth, bleeding in your mouth, or falling and getting a cut on your lip or tongue. The best course of action is to give us a call so we can ask you some questions over the phone, assess the situation, and most likely get you in for a visit.
When should I see a dentist for an emergency?
You should see a dentist if you have a broken tooth, your crown comes off, or a temporary crown comes off. If you fall and have lacerations, cuts, a broken jaw, or if you can't open your mouth, these are reasons to call a dentist. If you have a cut on your face or lip that is open, we typically advise you to go to the emergency department. Swelling that affects your breathing also requires a visit to the emergency department. However, for issues related to a single tooth, a cracked tooth, a filling coming out, a crown coming off, or sharp pain when chewing, you should contact your dentist.
What are common dental emergencies?
Common dental emergencies we see include patients breaking teeth. Often, if a front tooth chips or breaks, they call us. Other issues include crowns or temporary crowns coming off, and pain from chewing or sensitivity to hot or cold. We also frequently see children's dental emergencies, such as when a child falls and a tooth is pushed inward. These are some of the common situations we address.
If you are experiencing any of the following signs or symptoms, you may need to call LifeTime Smiles for emergency dental care:
- Mouth injury/trauma
- Symptoms of an abscess
- Loose or lost dental restoration (crowns, bridges, etc.)
- Bleeding or tender gums
- Knocked out, loose, or dislodged tooth
- Broken or chipped teeth
- Jaw injury
- Severe toothache/pain
- A fever with a toothache
Emergency dental extractions
Emergency dental extractions are typically needed when there's swelling that can affect your airway, infection, or pus. If you can't open your mouth or have broken teeth causing infections, these are times when you may need an emergency extraction.
Emergency root canals
Emergency root canals are usually necessary when an infection occurs in the tooth, often due to a large, untreated cavity. Bacteria enter the tooth and create a bacteria factory inside, producing more bacteria. The bacteria can become trapped inside the jawbone, causing gases that lead to severe pain, discomfort, or significant swelling. In such cases, we need to see you for emergency root canal treatment.
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What are the scheduling and hours for LifeTime Smiles?
We typically schedule time in our calendar to see patients right away, especially if they are in pain or discomfort, aiming to at least alleviate their pain. We offer extended hours, seeing patients twice a week until 6:30 PM, and our scheduled hours are from 7 AM to 7 PM, depending on patient requests.
LifeTime Smiles Understands Dental Emergencies Need Prompt Care
If you are experiencing what you believe to be a dental emergency, it is always a smart idea to contact your Haymarket and Gainesville, Virginia, area dentist immediately to discuss the issue. Drs. Sina Reangber and Scott Koo of LifeTime Smiles can recommend how to proceed.
Knowing the type of dental emergency can help patients decide their next steps. A dental emergency is often a procedure that needs immediate care. A chipped porcelain veneer or a bleeding gum when brushing your teeth is often not a sign that a dentist needs to be seen the same day. However, patients can call the practice to make a future appointment for these concerns. We often look for issues that need to be addressed as soon as possible, such as severe toothaches and knocked-out teeth as dental emergencies.
Always call your Haymarket and Gainesville, VA area dentist for emergency dental care.