Emergency Dentistry

You can’t always plan for dental treatments if sudden problems like tooth pain, injuries, and other oral health issues arise. At Conshohocken Dental Care in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, Neemi Lama-Sherpa, DMD, and the skilled team offer emergency dentistry services when you need prompt and professional treatment for dental issues. Call the office to see if a same-day visit is available or book an appointment online today.

What is emergency dentistry?

Emergency dentistry focuses on addressing urgent dental issues such as tooth pain, lost restorations, and other types of similar concerns. These are issues that often come about suddenly and require prompt treatment to protect your oral health. 

One way to understand whether your dental concern can be treated with emergency dental care is to consider if you can wait for a scheduled appointment or need swift care. An emergency dental visit is the best approach if you can’t wait comfortably. 

The Conshohocken Dental Care team understands how important it is to rely on them in challenging times, and provides the compassion and understanding required to resolve emergency dental problems. 

What kinds of dental issues require emergency dentistry?

Emergency dental care can address a wide range of common concerns. Some of the conditions that bring patients into the Conshohocken Dental Care office include:

• Severe dental pain
• Infected, painful gums
• Abscess
• Lost crowns or fillings
• Cracked or broken tooth
• Knocked-out tooth
• Objects lodged between teeth or in gums
• Lacerations to the tongue

These are just a few of the dental issues that the team at Conshohocken Dental Care can resolve during your emergency dental visit. 

What should I do if I have a knocked-out tooth?

Knocked-out teeth can happen quickly, but it’s important to remain calm and act swiftly to preserve your oral health. Knowing how to react in a stressful situation can make a big difference between losing or saving your tooth. 

You should carefully pick up the tooth, being careful not to touch and disturb the root portion. Your tooth roots must be preserved and protected for reimplantation. If necessary, you might also wash away dirt or debris off the tooth with a slow stream of water. 

Place the tooth back into its socket and gently bite down on a gauze. If this isn’t possible, you might need to store the tooth in a small container or glass covered in room-temperature milk or saliva. 

If you need emergency dentistry, call Conshohocken Dental Care to see if you can come in the same day or book an appointment online for less time-sensitive needs.