Services an Emergency Dentist Provides

Each year, there are 2 million emergency room visits from patients suffering from dental pain. Many of these people don’t realize that there’s such a thing as an emergency dentist. An emergency dentist is indeed the person you need in those moments, but what services do they offer? Read more about what an emergency dentist is and how they can help.

What Is an Emergency Dentist?

An emergency dentist is a dentist who knows how to treat oral health emergencies. The most common oral health emergencies include:

• Severe toothaches
• Knocked-out teeth
• Severely cracked teeth
• Extruded tooth
• Dental abscess
• Severe soft tissue injury
• Broken or lost dental restoration

Unlike general dentists, emergency dentists allow walk-in patients and can quickly diagnose and provide the care you need.

Treatments Offered

If you have a severe toothache, this can be a sign of infection. An emergency dentist will assess the tooth and your gums to decide whether you can benefit from a root canal. During a root canal, Dr. Harvey Chin removes the infected pulp and adds filling to keep the tooth’s shape. In most cases, a crown is necessary to protect the tooth. 

If the tooth is too damaged or the root is affected, you may need an extraction. After an extraction, you have the choice of whether you want to add an implant or a bridge. 

A knocked-out tooth can often be replanted, so getting quick treatment is crucial. 

For severely cracked teeth, an emergency dentist like Dr. Chin can provide a root canal if there is a danger of infection or place a crown over it to keep it safe and in place. 

For an extruded tooth, the goal is to get it back in its location. An emergency dentist can use an orthodontic bracket, resin, and wire or metal mesh to help bond the extrusion. 

If you have a dental abscess, the emergency dentist will drain the pus and see what is leading to the infection. The treatment options include a root canal or an extraction. 

If you have a soft tissue injury, the dentist can add stitches and give you antibiotics to prevent infections. 

What to Expect from an Emergency Dental Appointment

When you get to the office, you will need to provide your medical history and a list of any medications you take. The emergency dentist will then examine you and ask you about all of the symptoms you have. Let them know exactly how much pain you feel.  

Most of the time, you can receive the services you need right then and there, but if that is not possible, the dentist will give you medication for the pain and set up another appointment. 

Find the Right Emergency Dentist

If you have a dental emergency that leaves you in pain and worried about your oral health, turning as quickly as possible to an emergency dentist can be crucial. An emergency dentist is there to offer rapid assistance, no matter how complex the problem is. 

At Vegas Dental Experts, Dr. Chin brings his 40 years of experience to emergency dental services, so call us if you need immediate help.