Dental Center of Wellington

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Dental Emergencies

Questions for Your Royal Palm Beach Dentist

If you are searching for a new dentist in the Royal Palm Beach area, you want to make the right choice. Having questions about the services we provide, cost of treatment, and what you can expect when you visit our dental office makes sense.

If your question is not listed here, we invite you to contact us directly and our friendly team will be happy to help.

Dental Emergencies

If you’re visiting us from out of town, we are happy to welcome you to Royal Palm Beach, FL.

We want you to enjoy your stay and are here for you in the event of a dental emergency. Our team would never want an emergency to ruin your vacation.

family of four vacationing on the beachDental Emergency Treatment for Out-of-Town Patients

Dental emergencies for out-of-towners may include stabilizing tooth pain so you can enjoy your time or ongoing treatment if you are in town long enough.

Emergency dental procedures may include:

  • Tooth infection treatment
  • Cavity treatment
  • Tooth trauma treatment
  • Prosthetic or restoration repair

If you have a dental emergency, we will work to see you as soon as possible so you can get back to enjoying your time.

Dental Emergencies for New Patients

If you’re new to our area and have yet to establish dentistry locally, we are happy to treat your dental emergency and invite you to become a patient in our dental office.

Contact Your Emergency Dentist in Royal Palm Beach, FL

If you have a dental emergency in Royal Palm Beach or are unsure, it’s always better to contact an emergency dentist for an assessment, allowing you to continue your vacation without further interruption. Reach out to the Dental Center of Wellington today to get started and receive prompt care!

Sometimes, a small break—think chipped tooth—can wait until the next available appointment, but pain indicates you need to contact your emergency dentist in Royal Palm Beach as soon as possible to arrange an appointment.

emergency dentist royal palm beach | woman with tooth painWe make time in our daily schedule to treat dental emergencies and can typically see you on the same day.

While you wait for your emergency dental visit in Royal Palm Beach, you can try the following temporary measures for relief:

  • Use an ice pack periodically to numb the area.
  • Rinse your mouth with warm salt water.
  • Take a store-bought pain reliever if you’re medically able.
  • Apply oil of clove to the tooth.

When you call to book your emergency dental appointment, a member of our team can also provide customized advice for temporary relief.

How We Treat Your Chipped Tooth

Our first goal is to relieve your pain and stabilize the tooth. Then, your dentist will discuss restoring it. Depending on the nature of the break, we may crown the tooth or restore it with dental bonding. The second part of your treatment may occur at a future appointment.

We offer tooth replacement options if the break is severe and the tooth cannot be saved.

Do You Have a Dental Emergency in Royal Palm Beach?

If you have a toothache or another dental emergency in Royal Palm Beach, contact a team member at the Dental Center of Wellington as soon as possible to schedule a prompt visit. We're here to provide you with immediate care!

If you have a cracked tooth that is causing you pain, it’s crucial to contact your emergency dentist in Royal Palm Beach. We set aside slots in our daily patient schedule to accommodate most dental emergencies on the same day.

emergency dental care royal palm beachWithout intervention from your dentist, the pain will likely worsen, and the tooth may break further. We cannot always save a severely damaged tooth with a dental crown, so prompt treatment is vital.

Relieving Pain as You Await Your Emergency Dental Visit in Royal Palm Beach

We recommend using over-the-counter pain relievers if you can tolerate them. You can also use an ice pack to temporarily numb the area around your swollen tooth. Some patients rinse with warm salt water or apply a temporary numbing agent purchased from the drugstore or clove oil.

When you come in for your emergency visit, we aim to relieve this pain immediately and then discuss restoring the tooth. We may cement a custom crown over the broken tooth at a future visit to prevent loss. For more minor breaks or chips, we can discuss dental bonding.

For Toothaches and Other Dental Emergencies, Contact Us

Call our dental office immediately if you have a dental emergency in Royal Palm Beach, such as a broken tooth, especially if you’re experiencing pain or swelling. The Dental Center of Wellington is dedicated to relieving your pain and preserving your oral health. Reach out to us for prompt care!

Woman holding ice pack to jaw | Emergency Dentist Royal Palm BeachWhen you have a dental emergency like a toothache, lost dental crown, or chipped or broken tooth, you need relief, and you need it fast. The first step is to call our emergency dentist, and we will see you as soon as possible.

Emergency Care for Knocked-Out Tooth

The most critical dental emergency is a knocked-out permanent tooth. We have about two hours in which we have any hope of successfully re-implanting the tooth. Call us right away so we can give you instructions for handling the tooth and prepare for your arrival.

Severe Toothache

Some emergencies require immediate treatment at our Royal Palm Beach dental office, and these usually involve a severe toothache. Tooth pain is always a sign that something needs our attention, and in the case of severe pain, timely treatment can make the difference between saving and losing a tooth.

We may be able to remove the decay and repair the tooth with a filling. If the decay has advanced to the innermost part of your tooth, a root canal or even tooth extraction may be necessary.

Less Critical Dental Emergencies

Less critical situations usually involve problems like a lost filling, loose dental crown, or broken tooth. These emergencies don’t typically require immediate attention unless you are in pain. But Dr. Bussell needs to see you as soon as possible to investigate the problem and prevent further damage to the tooth.

Contact Your Royal Palm Beach Emergency Dentist

Whatever your dental emergency in Royal Palm Beach may be, call the Dental Center of Wellington right away. We’ll ask about your symptoms to assess the urgency of your situation and schedule your appointment accordingly, ensuring you get the care you need as soon as possible.

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