Emergency Dental Care
Emergency Dentistry Q & A
What constitutes a dental emergency?
Dr. Sethi is trained to perform some tooth restoration and repair services, and in many cases, he can repair a cracked or broken tooth right away. The team at Esthetic Dentistry of Fairfax encourages you to call or visit as soon as possible if you’re experiencing severe tooth pain, as this can be a sign of an infection.
Other common dental emergencies include:
- Broken teeth
- A severe toothache
- Chipped or cracked teeth
- Avulsed (knocked-out) teeth
- Damaged partial or full dentures
Soft tissue infections or lacerations
What should I do in a dental emergency?
Dr. Sethi encourages patients dealing with a dental emergency to call Esthetic Dentistry of Fairfax as soon as possible to schedule a visit. He will do everything he can to fit you in right away, and his staff has experience in accommodating emergency dental situations.
Depending on your specific emergency, there are also specific steps you should take before heading to the office.
Knocked out tooth
Cracked tooth
If you’ve broken a tooth, Dr. Sethi recommends rinsing out your mouth with warm water and keeping the area clean. Use cold compresses to manage facial swelling
Severe toothache
Do I have to be an existing patient to get emergency dental care, fairfax?
If you’ve never visited Esthetic Dentistry of Fairfax, the team will have you fill out new patient intake forms, and they will review your insurance before you see Dr. Sethi. It might take a little longer to conduct an initial exam and learn more about your oral health history, but Dr. Sethi is always happy to accommodate new patients, even in an emergency situation.
To learn more about emergency dentistry services and treatments offered at Esthetic Dentistry of Fairfax, call or schedule an appointment online today.
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