What is considered a dental emergency?
A dental emergency is anything that you think may not be normal with your mouth. It's always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to your teeth, gums and overall health. If you've any doubts or if something doesn't feel right, especially if you're in pain or there's swelling, it's always better to get it checked out by a professional.
When do I need to see an emergency dentist versus going to an emergency room versus scheduling a regular dental appointment?
If you have swelling that's making it very difficult for you to breathe, excruciating pain, a severe fever, or if you just really don't feel alright and it's a time that you can't see a dentist, you should always go to the emergency room. If it's during the daytime hours and the dentist is available, and you're having any sort of pain or swelling without difficulty breathing, then definitely call us up for an emergency appointment. For less severe issues, you can schedule a routine dental appointment. But the best thing to do is leave that decision up to us, tell us what's going on, and we'll recommend what we think is best for you.
What are common types of dental emergencies and what tooth pain can you get?
Common dental emergencies include tooth pain, tooth aches, abscesses or swelling, wisdom tooth pain, bleeding or inflamed gums, tooth sensitivity, broken, fractured, or cracked teeth, broken fillings, broken dentures, or loose or lost crowns, veneers, and bridges.
When do I need an emergency dental extraction?
An emergency dental extraction may be needed in cases like wisdom teeth problems. Wisdom teeth infections can develop very quickly, often overnight, and the best way to deal with that permanently is often to just take the tooth out so you never have that problem ever again.
Do you offer same-day care?
Yes, our office is happy to offer same-day care. We understand that dental emergencies can really affect your life and your happiness and well-being. So, we like to be there as much as possible for our patients and our neighborhood.
Can I schedule a late-hour appointment?
Yes, we have appointments available for emergency patients in the evenings, later in the day, weekdays, weekends. We'll try our hardest to get you in as soon as possible.
Are appointments available on the weekends?
Yes, we have emergency appointments available on the weekend as well. We've made ourselves available on weekends, weekdays, evenings.
Why might I need an emergency root canal?
Some patients may need an emergency root canal if their tooth is infected or the tooth has died from an infection or trauma, but isn't damaged enough to be extracted. In an emergency root canal, the dead and infected parts of your tooth are cleaned out and medicine is put inside the tooth to get rid of the infection in the bone and gum.
Emergency Dental Care
Our team understands that the very nature of an emergency is inconvenience. As your dedicated family dental healthcare providers in Queens NY, we’re here for you in these stressful times. Please call our office immediately to request an emergency care visit if you experience a severe toothache, knock out a tooth, badly damage your teeth, or find yourself in another precarious dental situation. We do our very best to see emergency cases immediately. If you experience intense bleeding or your emergency extends beyond dental care, please go to the nearest emergency room for assistance.
Some situations can be remedied or improved by following a few simple tips. While these suggestions do not solve all problems, they offer first-aid care until you can come to our office or your local emergency room.
Temporary Crown Falls Out
If your temporary falls out and you still have it, dry your natural tooth, apply a small dab of toothpaste to the temporary and reattach it. You may also use dental wax or temporary adhesive, available at most pharmacies. Please call our office so that we can professionally reattach your temporary as soon as possible.
Knocked Out Tooth
Rinse the tooth gently under water to remove debris. Place the tooth into the socket it fell from and hold it in place until you get to our office. Otherwise, put the tooth into a baggie of milk and bring it to us so that we can determine whether reattachment is possible.
Cut/Bitten Tongue or Lip
Thoroughly clean the cut, then hold a cold compress against it. If bleeding does not stop, go to your local emergency room. You may need stitches.
Broken Tooth
A cracked or broken tooth should be rinsed immediately with warm water. Then hold a cold compress against the affected tooth to reduce swelling while on your way to our office for assistance.
Possibly Broken Jaw
If you think your jaw may be broken, apply a cold compress and proceed to your local emergency room immediately. If you lost or damaged teeth during your injury, please call us, as well.
Severe Toothache
Rinse your mouth and the area around the tooth, then floss around the tooth to make sure that debris is not causing the pain. Do not put an aspirin on the tooth because it can damage your gum tissue. Call our office for an appointment if the pain persists.
Something Caught Between Teeth
Use dental floss to gently remove the debris, and be sure that you don’t cut your gums with the floss. Do not use a sharp instrument to dislodge the debris. If floss doesn’t help, call our office for an appointment.
Contact Preferred Dental Care today at (718) 445-7600 to hear more about Our Treatments and how we can help you in a dental emergency and experience the difference a well-trained, caring dentist can make in your life. New Patients are always welcome and we work with many insurance plans. You'll never regret choosing us! Preferred Dental Care serves General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, and Emergency Dental Care in the following locations of Queens NY: Bayside, Little Neck, Fresh Meadows, Elmhurst, Forest Hills, Kew Gardens, Woodhaven, College Point, and Whitestone with state-of-the-art amenities and top-quality dental treatments.