It was a normal Tuesday morning and everything was going as expected – you and your husband were enjoying a cup of coffee while checking emails for work and the kids were horsing around while getting ready for school. Then suddenly – you hear a loud thud and shrill crying coming from the living room. During the horseplay, your son landed against the coffee table, smile first – knocking out one of his permanent teeth. Luckily for you, you see the team at Capron Park Dental who offer same-day appointments for urgent situations just like this. In this post, your dentist in Attleboro explains the importance of working with a dental provider who offers emergency services.
Why Is Working With An Emergency Dentist In Attleboro Important?
Dr. Andrew Luccio and Dr. William Herr understand how stressful dental emergencies can be. Accidents and urgent situations are almost never expected, and this can leave patients feeling extremely anxious. Working with a team that provides emergency services before this sort of situation happens is crucial for the following reasons:
- You’ll be able to relax since you already have a relationship based on compassion and trust developed with our team.
- You can trust that we know your entire smile history, which allows us to take the best course of action to save your smile, rather than working with someone who doesn’t know you and who could make rash decisions and leave you with more dental problems than you started with.
- You’ll know exactly who to call in a dental emergency – you won’t need to waste time googling reviews to make sure you have a qualified provider when time is crucial.
- Instead of going to the hospital and being turned away without the help you need (because hospitals rarely have dentists on staff, and only dentists can perform dentistry), you’ll know where to go for proper treatment.
What Should I Do During An Urgent Dental Emergency?
There are two types of dental emergencies: urgent, and non-urgent. If you find yourself in the situations below, call our office immediately at (508) 342-8697 and follow these dental first aid steps:
- Knocked-out tooth
- Facial swelling due to an oral abscess or infection
- Orthodontics that become stuck in your cheeks, gums, or soft tissue
- Jaw Injury – If you suspect a broken or injured jaw, go straight to the nearest ER, but be sure to follow up with us since ER doctors can frequently overlook a broken jaw.
- Soft-Tissue Injuries – If you have prolonged bleeding that lasts more than 15-20 minutes with applied pressure, go to the closest hospital ASAP.
What Should I Do During A Non-Urgent Emergency?
Although this name can frequently make patients think that their situation is not as serious as it is, and that they can delay treatment, this is simply untrue. Non-urgent emergencies can escalate into serious problems, so be sure to call us for an over-the-phone consultation if you find yourself in the situations below. We’ll be able to walk you through steps you can take to protect your smile until you can see us as quickly as possible:
- Toothaches
- Cracks, breaks, or chips to teeth
- Broken fillings
- Loose or broken dental crowns
Now that you why you should work with us – before, during, and after dental emergencies – schedule an appointment with Capron Park Dental today!