If you suddenly experienced a dental injury or developed a painful toothache, would you know what to do next? Many people in need of urgent dental care head straight to their local ER, where they ultimately spend hours in the waiting room before seeing someone with little to no dental training. Should the need ever arise, you should just call Ultimate Dental to get the professional care you need right away. Rather than make you wait, we’ll relieve your pain as quickly as possible!
Emergency Dentist – Brownstown, MI
Expert Care When You Need It the Most
Why Choose Ultimate Dental for Emergency Dentistry?
- Able to Handle All Kinds of Dental Emergencies In-House
- Latest Technology Means Faster & Comfier Care
- Highly-Trained & Experienced Team
How We Treat Dental Emergencies
In the face of a dental emergency, please don’t worry or stress yourself. You can trust us to handle the matter and manage your oral condition. If you need proof, just look at our treatment process:
- A Speedy Visit – When you call, we’ll book you for the earliest appointment time possible. Our team can then provide first aid tips (over the phone) while you wait.
- Emergency Exam – Our Brownstone dentists will examine your mouth closely when you arrive. Afterward, they’ll use their findings to diagnose you and determine how to relieve your pain.
- Review of Findings – Following the exam, our team will share some thoughts and suggest some suitable treatment options. We’ll then draft and finalize your treatment plan based on your feedback.
- Quality Dental Care – We’ll effectively address your problem once your treatment plan is drafted. At that time, you can rest assured; our team is skilled enough to fix many emergency oral issues.
The Most Common Dental Emergencies
You should always call our office when you have a dental emergency. By doing so, you’ll ensure your smile gets help from our dedicated team and their prompt, expert care. Just know that you can also take measures to handle your condition in the meantime. As for how to do so, simply click one (or more) of the icons below and use the related instructions. Those details will ensure your upcoming treatment goes even more smoothly!
Understanding the Cost of Dental Emergencies
There is no set price for treating a dental emergency as every case has its own unique circumstances. For minor toothaches, we can sometimes take care of them with a small filling, while another patient may require both a root canal and a crown. Our primary goal will be to get you out of pain first, and then we can discuss your options for repairing your smile. And, to help with any out-of-pocket costs, flexible financing is always available as well.
Keys to Preventing Dental Emergencies
There are a few little things you can do that will go a long way in preventing a dental emergency:
- Wear a mouthguard every time you play sports, regardless of whether or not the game involves physical contact.
- Don’t use your teeth to open boxes, bottles, or remove tags from clothing.
- Don’t chew on hard items like ice, pens, pencils, fingernails, etc.
- Practice consistent oral hygiene so your teeth remain strong and resistant to decay.
- Get regular dental checkups and cleanings at Ultimate Dental, as we can treat small issues before they become big problems later.
Dental Emergency FAQs
What Constitutes a Dental Emergency?
Obviously, a broken tooth caused by biting down on something too forcefully is a very different kind of dental emergency than one caused by an infection due to neglected oral hygiene. Because there are so many different kinds of oral health issues, it can be difficult to tell which ones warrant contacting your emergency dentist. The most common signs that you need urgent care are:
- Serious pain and discomfort
- Intense bleeding
- Teeth that are loose, broken, or dislodged altogether
Even if you’re unsure that what you’re going through is a dental emergency, it’s best to err on the side of caution and call us either way. Putting off treatment for a dental issue can result in the problem worsening over time.
Should I Go to the Emergency Room?
In some cases, your first instinct might be to visit the ER instead of your emergency dentist. This is usually the right call if you have a broken or dislocated jaw, profuse bleeding, or are having trouble breathing due to swelling; essentially, if you have a dental problem that could also be considered life-threatening.
However, for regular dental emergencies, your best bet is contacting your dentist’s office. Most emergency rooms aren’t well-equipped to deal with the root cause of dental emergencies, at best being able to write you a prescription for painkillers or antibiotics.
Will My Tooth Need to Be Removed?
You might think that the only way to relieve your pain is to have the problem tooth extracted. However, it’s in your best interest to exhaust all possible treatment options before removing the tooth. When you lose a tooth, your surrounding teeth shift out of place and you’re at a greater risk for further tooth loss. You’ll also have to consider the cost of a replacement. As much as possible, we’ll try to save your tooth with other treatments, but if extraction is necessary, then we’ll make the process as smooth as possible and consider all your options for replacing your tooth.
Do I Still Need Treatment If My Toothache Goes Away?
At first, you might be relieved that your tooth pain has subsided, but if the discomfort was due to an infection, your problem is far from over. A toothache that suddenly disappears might mean that the infection has spread to the center of the tooth and destroyed the nerve, effectively rendering the tooth “dead.” At this point, you’ll need root canal therapy to save your tooth from needing to be extracted and preventing the infection from spreading. Contact us right away so that we can save your tooth.