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Emergency Dentist — Hammonton, NJ

Urgent Dental Care Without the Wait

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When you’re in a lot of dental pain because of a toothache or traumatic accident, what is the absolute LAST thing you want to do? Probably spend time in a waiting room, right? This is exactly what happens to countless people every year who go to the ER for dental issues as they are put behind more serious patients. If you ever need dental care right NOW, save yourself the time and hassle and just call the Center for Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry . We make emergency patients our top priority and can even schedule same-day appointments so you can get the relief you need right away.

 

Why Choose the Center for Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry for Emergency Dental Care?

  • Same-Day Emergency Appointments Available
  • Latest Dental Technology Means Faster Treatment
  • Experienced Team That Can Handle Any In-House Emergency

What to Do in a Dental Emergency

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  • Schedule your appointment. Contact us right away and we’ll book your visit at your earliest convenience. In many cases, we can see patients the very same day they give us a call! Over the phone, an experienced team member will provide first-aid instructions to help manage your situation in the meantime.
  • Have an emergency examination. When you get to our office, an emergency dentist will conduct a detailed examination to figure out what’s troubling you. If you’re in severe discomfort, they’ll also do everything possible to relieve your pain.
  • Discuss the situation. Our team will explain the results of the exam and design a custom treatment plan to get your oral health back on the right track. This plan will include an estimated cost and timeline.
  • Get the care you need. During your appointment, we may be able to resolve the situation. However, you might have to return for additional services like fillings, crowns, root canal therapy, gum disease treatment, or extractions.

 

The Most Common Dental Emergencies

It can be tough to know what to do if one of your teeth is throbbing in pain (or has been knocked out completely), but it’s always best to seek out professional care as soon as possible in any dental emergency. When you give us a call, our team will walk you through on-site care tips so you can get control of the situation, and we’ll schedule an appointment so we can see you as quickly as we can. However, if you can’t immediately make it to our dental office for any reason, be sure to take the following steps:

Understanding the Cost of Dental Emergencies 

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Because there are so many types and severities of dental emergencies, there actually isn’t one fixed price for urgent dental care. When a patient comes to see us with a pressing concern, our goal will be to get them out of pain before fixing any damage to the smile. For patients who are concerned about paying for emergency treatment, we can use their insurance and even offer flexible financing to make everything much more affordable.

 

How to Prevent Dental Emergencies

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  • Most dental emergencies are caused by small problems going untreated for a very long time, so brushing and flossing every day and attending regular checkups are two of the best ways to prevent urgent dental issues.
  • Sports can be very unforgiving on the teeth, so make sure you wear a mouthguard every time you play, regardless of whether or not the game involves contact.
  • Save your teeth and don’t chew on hard items like ice, popcorn kernels, pens, pencils, fingernails, etc.
  • Trying to get a package open? Instead of using and potentially chipping your teeth, go grab the scissors instead!
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Toothaches

Is my toothache a dental emergency? While some toothaches might not be emergencies, you’ll still want to get them treated before your condition can worsen. This can sometimes be a symptom of a more serious underlying issue, such as an infection, that’ll need to be resolved as quickly as possible. If you notice any sharp or throbbing pain when biting down, persistent discomfort, a pimple-like bump on the gums around the tooth, or signs of infection (like fever, swelling, and fatigue), contact our team for help.

How you should handle a toothache: Rinse your mouth with water and floss around the tooth to help dislodge any food particles or debris. If this doesn’t help, notify our team for treatment. Until you arrive at your appointment, go ahead and take over-the-counter pain medication and/or use a cold compress to reduce discomfort or swelling.

How we treat toothaches: Your treatment will depend on the underlying cause of the toothache. After assessing your situation, our team may recommend services such as a filling, a dental crown, gum disease treatment, antibiotics, root canal therapy, or tooth extraction.

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Chipped Tooth

Is a chipped tooth a dental emergency? Though a chipped tooth isn’t automatically considered an urgent situation, you’ll want to get it addressed sooner rather than later. Any damage to your enamel, no matter how small, can leave it susceptible to decay, infection, and/or further injury. To prevent more serious issues later on, visit your dentist to get it fixed.

How you should handle a chipped tooth: Pick up any pieces you can find and bring them to your appointment. Try covering the tooth with some dental wax or sugarless gum to protect it and your oral tissues. Use an ice pack to alleviate any swelling and/or discomfort.

How we treat chipped teeth: The majority of chipped teeth can easily be repaired with composite resin. However, if your injured tooth is at the front of your mouth or highly visible, you might try getting veneers instead for a longer-lasting treatment. 

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Cracked Tooth

Is a cracked tooth a dental emergency? If you’ve cracked a tooth after an accidental injury or taking a blow to the face, make sure to get it treated right away. Not only will this be incredibly painful, but leaving it unchecked can make your smile vulnerable to bacteria and infection. If you feel sensitivity or discomfort in your tooth, visit our office for help.

How you should handle a cracked tooth: Carefully rinse out your mouth with water to clear out any debris and bacteria. Take over-the-counter pain relievers and/or apply a cold compress if you need to reduce discomfort. Avoid chewing on that side where your cracked tooth is until you can get it treated.

How we treat cracked teeth: For minor damage, our team can typically fix a tooth with composite resin from dental bonding. For more extensive damage, we can usually fix and improve the tooth with a dental crown. If repairing or saving your tooth isn’t viable, then we’ll likely need to extract it to preserve the rest of your teeth. We’ll be sure to discuss your tooth-replacement options, such as dental implants.

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Knocked-Out Tooth

Is my knocked-out tooth a dental emergency?Yes, a knocked-out tooth is a serious dental emergency that should be treated as quickly as possible.

How you should handle a knocked-out tooth: If you suffer from a lost tooth in Hammonton, you’ll want to make sure that you first call our office and let us know that you need an emergency appointment. Our team will instruct you as to how you should proceed to ensure you get help right away.

After retrieving your tooth and gently rinsing off any debris, hold it by the crown to avoid touching the root and reinsert it into your tooth’s socket. If you are unsuccessful, place it between your gum and cheek or in a container of milk. This will help to keep it moist while you commute you our office.

How we treat knocked-out teeth: If you arrive with your tooth while it is still viable (within the hour), there is a chance that we may be able to use a splint to help hold it in place until it reintegrates with the bone tissues. If we discover, however, that the tooth cannot be saved, the only solution is to then discuss replacement options, which can include dental bridges, dentures, or dental implants.

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Very Sensitive Teeth

Are very sensitive teeth a dental emergency? Very sensitive teeth are considered a dental emergency, so you should not wait to seek treatment from a skilled emergency dentist.

How you should handle very sensitive teeth: The most important thing to remember when living with sensitive teeth is to avoid hot or cold foods and beverages. This will cause more discomfort. Instead, opt for lukewarm water. You might also choose to take a pain reliever. It’s best to not chew on that side of your mouth, as this will help to minimize any additional pressure placed on your sensitive teeth.

How we treat very sensitive teeth: There are many reasons sensitive teeth can develop: aggressive brushing, excessive whitening, gum recession, a cavity, a cracked tooth, or an infection (abscess). Once we can take diagnostic images of your mouth, we’ll analyze our findings to determine how best to move forward with your treatment. This might include fluoride treatment, prescription mouthwash, periodontal therapy, tooth-colored fillings, root canal therapy, or tooth extraction.

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Lost Filling or Crown

Is a lost filling or crown a dental emergency? Does a lost dental crown in Hammonton or lost filling need replacement? Yes. Does it need to be same-day care? Not necessarily. While you don’t want to wait too long to receive professional help, it’s typically not an issue that requires you to visit your dentist immediately.

How you should handle a lost filling or crown: We understand it can be nerve-wracking to lose a filling or crown, but the reality is that it can happen, especially if your restoration is older. Should one fall out, you can try to reinsert it (if it’s a crown) using dental cement. If you’d rather not try, simply hold onto it until your appointment. In the meantime, try not to chew on that side of your mouth, and be careful when brushing around the impacted tooth.

How we treat a lost filling or crown: To remedy this problem, our team will evaluate the status of your current restoration to determine if we can re-bond it into place. If not, we’ll need to have a new tooth-colored filling or metal-free dental crown created to better protect your tooth from future reinfection and damage.

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Broken Denture

Is My Broken Denture a Dental Emergency? If you’re in the Hammonton area and have broken your denture, then don’t wait – call us right away! To restore the look, function, and health of your smile, we need to repair or replace it ASAP.

How You Should Handle a Broken Denture Many patients make the mistake of wearing their broken dentures. However, what you should do is keep them safe in a small, clean container and bring them with you to your appointment.

How We Treat Broken Dentures As we mentioned above, we can repair or replace your broken denture. However, there is also another option: upgrading your dentures with dental implants!

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Loose Permanent Tooth

Is a Loose Permanent Tooth a Dental Emergency? A loose permanent tooth isn’t just a dental emergency because it negatively impacts your bite; it also can be quite painful, and the tooth is at-risk of falling out! So, schedule an appointment with our Hammonton emergency dentist immediately.

How You Should Handle Loose Permanent Teeth To prevent your tooth from becoming looser, don’t chew anything on that side of your mouth and avoid wiggling the tooth with your tongue or finger. If you’re in pain, then you can also take OTC pain medication as instructed until you arrive at our office for treatment.

How We Treat Loose Permanent Teeth We have a few treatment options, and the one we recommend will depend on how loose the tooth is. If we can save it, then we absolutely will. If we can’t, then we will need to carefully extract it. After you’ve healed, we can fill the gap in your smile with a dental bridge or implant.

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Injury to the Gums, Lips, or Tongue

Is an Injury to the Gums, Lips, or Tongue a Dental Emergency? Usually, the answer is “no.” However, if your soft tissue injury continues to bleed (even after 10 minutes of applying pressure), then you should go to the ER.

How You Should Handle an Injury to the Gums, Lips, or Tongue The first two steps are almost always the same: use clean, cool water to rinse the cut and apply pressure to the area with a damp washcloth. Once the bleeding subsides, you can use a cold compress or towel-wrapped icepack to manage swelling.

How We Treat Injuries to the Gums, Lips, or Tongue Although a visit to our Hammonton dental office for treatment isn’t typically necessary, we do recommend heading to the ER if your cut has continued to bleed after 10 minutes of applying pressure.

Jaw Pain

Is Jaw Pain a Dental Emergency? Although jaw pain doesn’t usually require same-day treatment, it should be taken seriously. So, if your discomfort has persisted for more than 24 hours, give us a call!

How You Should Handle Jaw Pain For short-term pain relief, we recommend taking an OTC pain reliever, not chewing anything crunchy, and placing a cold compress against your cheek in 10-minute intervals.

How We Treat Jaw Pain After taking X-rays, conducting an oral exam, and learning more about your symptoms (like when they started), we will have a better understanding of the root of the problem and which treatment is necessary.

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Something Stuck Between the Teeth

At first, having something stuck between your teeth may not seem like much of an issue. Although it’s not technically an “emergency,” it can lead to serious oral health issues, like gum disease, if left alone. To prevent that from happening, we recommend the following three steps: rinsing your mouth with warm saltwater, using floss to clean between your teeth, and calling our office if these measures don’t work.