Emergency Dentist — Avon, MA

What to Do in a Dental Emergency

We understand that it’s easy to panic in a dental emergency, but we encourage you to do your best to stay calm! Acting quickly and correctly can make all the difference when trying to save a tooth, so it’s essential that you keep a cool head. In the event of a dental emergency, follow these steps:

• Step 1: Call us right away! As soon as you can, call our office. We’ll do everything we can to schedule you for a same-day emergency appointment and walk you through how to handle your emergency until you can reach us.
• Step 2: See your Avon emergency dentist. When you arrive, Dr. Malaviya or Dr. Sardhara will see you right away for evaluation. Once they’ve gathered enough information and provided any necessary pain relief, they’ll review their findings with you and work with you to make a treatment plan.
• Step 3: Get the fast dental care you need. Once a treatment plan has been made, our experienced team will jump into action to protect your teeth and repair your smile. Whether you need a root canal, dental crown, tooth extraction, or something else entirely, your comfort and well-being will always be our top concerns.

The Most Common Dental Emergencies

Many dental emergencies involve a sudden injury, such as chipping or knocking out a tooth after taking a sudden blow to the mouth. Other emergencies will be the ultimate result of an infection that can worsen over time. Our dentists and team members are trained to deal with many different scenarios and restore your oral health. But before your appointment, you need to be able to manage your condition on your own. Keep this advice in mind for taking control of common emergencies.

Understanding the Cost of Dental Emergencies 

It’s impossible to give a general estimate for a dental emergency without performing an examination first. Some patients will only need a prescription, but others could end up needing crowns, dental implants, extractions, or other procedures. We’ll make sure that you have an accurate idea of the final price before moving forward with the treatment. Our dental office is in-network with many major insurance companies, and we can offer financing options to patients who need them.

How to Prevent Dental Emergencies

You can never completely avoid the risk of an emergency, but the following tips can go a long way towards keeping your teeth and gums safe.

• Treat sticky or hard foods with caution, and avoid chewing on ice.
• Drop bad oral habits such as chewing on fingernails or opening packages with your teeth.
• Get a protective mouthguard if you play any kind of sport or grind your teeth at night.
• Protect yourself from oral infections by brushing twice a day and flossing daily.
• Visit us regularly for checkups and cleanings.

Dental Emergency FAQ’s 

Are you still worried about what you would do if a dental emergency were to strike? Even after reading all of the information laid out above, you might still have a question or two. For your convenience, your emergency dentist has decided to answer some of our most frequently asked questions about emergency dentistry down below.

When Should I Go to the Emergency Room?

For extremely severe dental emergencies, such as a fractured jaw, profuse bleeding that won’t slow down, or swelling that makes it difficult to breathe or swallow, you should visit your nearest emergency room before scheduling an appointment with us. These issues could all be considered life-threatening, and as such, you should seek medical care immediately. Once you’ve received the treatment you need, you can then book a same-day emergency appointment with us so that we can handle all of your oral healthcare needs.

How Can I Prepare a Dental Emergency Kit?

The best way to minimize damage from dental emergencies is to be prepared. You can do so by creating an emergency kit with the following items included:

• Bottle of ibuprofen
• Latex-free gloves
• Gauze pads
• Saline solution
• Small container with a secure lid
• OTC pain relievers

In order to be as prepared as possible, make a few of these kits and store them in places where you spend a lot of time, such as your kitchen drawer, your car, or even your desk at work.