Center One Dental Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Emergency Dentist in Canonsburg
Do you have a toothache, broken tooth, or sports-related facial injury? If so, what are you going to do about it? Almost everyone knows that during medical emergencies you should call emergency services or proceed to the nearest hospital. When patients experience dental emergencies, they often spend too much time and money visiting an emergency room, or they postpone treatment until Monday morning when their dental office opens. At Center One Dental of Canonsburg, we have a better idea. If you or a loved one are experiencing a dental emergency, we invite you to contact us for urgent dental care. In many cases, we are able to see a patient on the same day they contact us to begin relieving their pain and repairing their damaged smile.
Why Choose Center One Dental for Emergency Dentistry?
- Same-Day Emergency Appointments
- Patients of All Ages Welcome
- State of the Art Dental Technology
How We Treat Dental Emergencies
Our process of helping patients resolve their dental emergencies can be broken into four simple steps:
- Same-Day Appointment: When you call us to let us know what happened, we’ll answer any questions you have, review the necessary first aid steps, and schedule an emergency appointment as soon as we can.
- Emergency Exam: Taking X-rays of your smile and looking closely at your teeth will help us learn more about the nature and severity of your emergency so that appropriate measures can be taken.
- Review Findings: Upon completing our examination, we’ll give you a full explanation of what the problem is. Then we will go over your options for treatment and give you an estimate of the costs and timeline involved.
- Get the Care You Need: Finally, we can move forward with treating the source of your emergency. The exact treatment(s) performed can vary, but we will always make it our goal to restore the health of your smile as quickly as possible.
The Most Common Dental Emergencies
It cannot be overemphasized that you should get in touch with a dentist as soon as possible when you think that you’re experiencing a dental emergency. To help give you an idea of what kinds of dental issues require swift attention from an expert, here are some examples of common dental emergencies.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Emergencies
The cost of emergency dental care is different for every patient. We can give you an idea of how much you can expect to pay once we have narrowed down the kinds of treatments that you need. Dental insurance can be used to help pay for a variety of services that are often recommended in emergency situations, and financing gives you the option of breaking up the cost of your care into smaller installments. Additionally, new patients can take advantage of our special offer of a $49 emergency exam that includes X-rays.
Keys to Preventing Dental Emergencies
Putting the extra effort into keeping your mouth healthy can lower your risk for dental emergencies. We highly recommend scheduling a checkup and cleaning every six months so that any minor dental problems can be taken care of. You should also be careful of any bad habits that can put your teeth at risk, such as opening packages with your mouth, chewing your fingernails, biting down on ice and other overly hard foods, and playing sports without a mouthguard.
Dental Emergency FAQ
When you’re experiencing a dental emergency, we are here to help and will be happy to answer your questions. Below, you’ll see the answers to some of those questions we hear most often, but don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you don’t see the answer to your specific question or you want to find out more.
How do I Save a Broken Tooth?
If you have a broken tooth, it’s important to call us right away. In many cases, we can partner with you to save the tooth. If you have a large piece of tooth that has been knocked out, retrieve it and place the tooth shard in a container with water to protect it until you arrive in our office. If your tooth is bleeding, bite down on gauze or clean cloth to apply pressure. If pressure alone doesn’t slow or stop the bleeding, apply an ice pack to the side of your face where the tooth was damaged. This will slow bleeding, relieve pain, and reduce swelling. When you arrive in our office, we’ll create a dental restoration to conserve the remaining tooth structure and repair your damaged smile.
Why are My Teeth Sensitive to Heat and Cold?
Many patients experience tooth sensitivity. This can occur for a number of reasons, including:
- Worn tooth enamel allowing access to the tooth’s nerve
- Gum tissue recession revealing the more sensitive tooth roots
- Damage or decay that accesses the inner layer of the tooth irritating the nerve
Why does My Tooth/Teeth Hurt?
There are many causes of toothache. Some of the most common reasons patients experience toothaches include:
- Tooth decay
- Dental damage
- Irritation to the tooth’s nerve
- Damage to teeth at the roots
- Facial trauma
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