Find an Emergency Dentist in Gainesville

How Is Urgent Dental Care Different?

Our on-call emergency dental professionals provide the same high-quality care that you depend on from Atlas Walk Dental & Orthodontics. The difference is when they take patients. Any time you have a critical oral issue that cannot wait, our emergency dental services in Gainesville will see you as soon as possible to evaluate and treat you.

If you have fallen and chipped or cracked a tooth, call us right away. Immediate treatment of your injury is essential in minimizing any pain.

When pain flairs at the site of tooth decay, emergency dentists will work to identify the source. Then, they will recommend pain medication.

When a facial impact or advanced decay damages a tooth beyond repair, call for an emergency dental appointment. Your dentist will extract the problematic tooth as necessary.

In addition, if your braces cause serious damage to the soft tissues in your mouth, an emergency dentist can treat you immediately, soothing inflammation and preventing infection.

How Do I Know If I Need Gainesville Emergency Dental Service?

When accidental damage to your mouth is serious and uncomfortable, you need emergency dental care. If you have mouth pain that is severe, you should see a dentist, even if your dentist’s office in Gainesville is closed. In fact, in any of the situations below, you have a good reason to call for urgent oral care.

• You have chipped or cracked your tooth.
• You have lost a tooth due to an accident.
• The pain and/or pressure in your mouth is severe.
• Your teeth have become extremely sensitive.
• Dental decay is causing significant pain.
• You have an abscess, a painful pocket of pus near the root of a tooth.
• An existing filling has cracked or come loose.
• A crown has broken or come off your tooth.
• Your braces have broken.
• You feel pressure in your sinuses and suspect an impacted tooth or an oral abscess.

What Should I Do Before My Appointment?

If your mouth is bleeding, apply direct pressure to your face above the affected places. If you have an injury or abscess that is swelling, use a cold compress to help reduce the inflammation.

If an impact has knocked out a tooth, keep the tooth moist and clean so the dentist can replace it in your mouth. Holding your lost tooth by the crown, rinse it off with water. If possible, put it back in place and keep it there until you get to the office. Alternatively, put the tooth in a small container of milk and bring it with you to your appointment. In many cases, the dentist will be able to restore the tooth into its socket.

When Should I Go Straight to the ER?

If an accident causes injuries to other parts of your body in addition to your teeth, you should go to the hospital for assessment and treatment. Should you have trouble breathing, you should call 911 or have someone take you to the nearest ER. Do the same if you have uncontrollable bleeding. For broken facial bones, a broken jaw or a neck injury, call 911, or go to ER.

Are Emergency Dental Services Available Near Me?

At Atlas Walk Dental & Orthodontics, we have you covered in case of a dental emergency. Our Gainesville urgent oral care professionals can assess your situation quickly and treat your dental emergency efficiently. You will not need to wait until Monday morning when your issue calls for immediate attention.

Is Emergency Dental Care Expensive?

As with any individualized treatment, the cost of emergency dental services varies according to your specific situation. We understand that emergencies catch you unaware and do all we can to provide affordable care. As a convenience for you, we will bill your major dental insurance provider. We accept payment by credit card, and we also offer payment plans to make your cost more manageable.

Get in touch with us today or visit our website to make an appointment.