Dental Emergencies Chester, VA

Are You Having a Dental Emergency?

Get help fast from an emergency dentist in chester, VA

No matter how careful you are to keep up with regular checkups and good oral hygiene, you may still face dental emergencies.

If you’re hurting and your smile is in danger, call Felton Dentistry now at 804-717-2099 for fast help.

We’ll get you into our Chester, VA office so you can see an emergency dentist the same day and receive the fast care your smile needs. When you have a dental crisis, our team will:

Treat your urgent need to provide pain relief and restore your smile
Offer you comforting amenities like a soft pillow or warm blanket
Create an individualized treatment plan for repairing your smile
Make recommendations for other dental care to keep your smile healthy and attractive

Call our office now at 804-717-2099 for a same-day emergency appointment. If you’re a current patient, feel free to call us after hours as well – you’ll get Dr. Felton’s cell phone number. If you are unable to reach us, leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible.

We encourage you to see urgent care at your nearest medical facility if we are not immediately available.

Save Your Smile by Relying on Our Expertise in Urgent Dental Care in Chester, VA

In 35 years of practicing dentistry, there’s not a single type of dental emergency that Dr. Felton hasn’t treated. Rest assured that he, and the rest of our team have the experience needed to stop your pain and quickly get you smiling again.

In general, if you’re hurting, we consider it an emergency. Below are some situations that typically require treatment by an emergency dentist, along with steps to take before your appointment in our Chester, VA office:

Toothache

A toothache could be a sign of an abscess or tooth infection. Call us as soon as possible, then rinse your mouth with warm water. An ice pack will help reduce your swelling and pain.

Lost Filling

Put some sugar-free gum or dental cement in the space as a temporary measure, then call our office for an appointment.

Broken or Chipped Tooth

Be sure to retrieve any broken pieces of tooth, then call us immediately. Ice will help with any pain and swelling.

Loose or Broken Crown

Try to reattach the crown by coating its inside surface with dental cement or toothpaste, then slipping it back over your tooth. Call us for an appointment as soon as possible so we can reattach it.

Knocked-Out Tooth

Without touching the tooth’s roots, retrieve it by the crown (white part). Place it in a container of milk or saltwater to preserve it. Call us immediately so that our dentist can see you as soon as possible.

Some dental emergencies, such as a severe infections or tooth abscesses (pain and swelling resulting from a buildup of infected material caused by bacteria), can be life-threatening. If you need treatment to stop bleeding, save a tooth, treat an infection or severe pain, this is a dental emergency, and you should contact us immediately.

The Importance of Handling a Dental Emergency Quickly

Dealing with a dental emergency and taking the necessary steps are critically important to maintaining your dental health and avoiding the negative consequences of inaction.

Getting urgent dental care in CHESTER, VA can help:

Save Teeth

If you experience a traumatic injury that knocks out one or more teeth and you do not see an emergency dentist immediately, you may not be able to save the tooth and you will need to get dentures, dental implants, or other tooth replacements.

Avoid Pain

If you do not contact your emergency dentist, any pain you’re feeling in your mouth, jaw, teeth, or gums may get worse. Without seeing the dentist to assess the reason for the pain, you don’t know if it could even be life-threatening.

Treat infections

An infection can occur for a number of reasons including as a result of a traumatic injury affecting the mouth. An infection that is left untreated can spread to other parts of the body and can be life-threatening.

What is Not a Dental Emergency?

If your pain is not severe and you can wait a few days to be treated by your dentist, this would not be considered a dental emergency. For instance, a small chip in a tooth could be scheduled and repaired a few days later, whereas a large chip in the tooth that results in a jagged, sharp edge –– should be treated immediately.

If you’re experiencing pain you consider unbearable, it’s best to treat this as a dental emergency. However, some tooth pain can be relieved by simply flossing. When a piece of food debris is lodged in between teeth, for example, it can cause pain and discomfort but is something you can easily remedy.

If you’re unsure whether you’re experiencing a dental emergency, don’t hesitate to contact our office. Dr. Felton is an emergency dentist in Chester, VA whose number one priority is protecting the teeth, gums, and oral health of our valued patients.

Are you in the Chester, VA area and suffering from a dental emergency?

See your emergency dentist at Felton Dentistry.

We are committed to serving Chester and being readily available for urgent dental care needs. Call your emergency dentists in Chester now at 804-717-2099 for you or a family member. We’re here to help!