Emergency Dental Care in Jacksonville Beach
At the very least, a dental emergency like a broken tooth can be upsetting and disruptive to your routine. At the other end of the spectrum are toothaches, where your only concern is getting relief as soon as possible.
At Sandpiper Dental, we empathize with your feelings and know how a painful tooth or other dental problem can turn your world upside down. From now on, you can turn to our Jacksonville beach emergency dentist, who makes your relief and treatment our priority.
Dental Emergencies We Treat in Jacksonville
As an experienced general dentist, Dr. Kim Doan has the skill and expertise to treat whatever urgent dental situation you find yourself facing:
- Toothache
- Cracked or broken tooth
- Loose tooth
- Lost dental crown or filling
- Jaw pain or swelling
- Root infection or a dental abscess
- Dental trauma
When you call our Jacksonville dental office with your emergency, a knowledgeable, empathetic team member will take your call. They’ll ask about your symptoms and arrange to get you in front of our dentist as soon as possible—typically the same day if you are in pain.
How to Handle Common Dental Emergencies
In many cases, you can take steps to handle your emergency until you can get to our dental office. Please note that if you have excessive bleeding or injury to the face or jaw, it's best to go to an emergency room for treatment first.
Toothache Relief
You can find pain relief by taking over-the-counter pain medication like ibuprofen or Advil. Placing a cold compress on and off your face in the affected area will also help control swelling and relieve pain.
Broken Tooth Lost Crown or Filling
If the tooth is broken, gather up any pieces, wrap them in tissue, and bring them to your appointment.
You can try to place the lost crown back on your tooth for safekeeping because we may be able to reuse it; a lost or crumbling filling will need to be replaced.
Jaw Pain or Swelling
Jaw pain or swelling are often symptoms of an infected tooth or dental abscess that needs prompt attention. Follow the steps for pain relief above and call us so we can see you the same day to provide pain relief and find the reason for your symptoms.
How to Avoid Dental Emergencies
You can avoid many dental emergencies by brushing and flossing every day and visiting our Jacksonville dentist every six months for checkups. During these appointments, she will check the condition of your teeth and all your dental work to make sure it’s in good shape.
Call for Emergency Dentistry in Jacksonville, FL
We welcome you to call us to schedule an appointment for a dental exam to help you avoid emergency trips to the dentist.
If you are currently having tooth pain or another urgent dental problem, please call Sandpiper Dental to schedule an appointment with Dr. Doan, so she can provide the prompt relief you need.
