Dental Emergency Services in New York, N.Y

There are many situations that may arise in which you might think a phone call to an emergency dentist is advised. This includes problems such as:

• Trauma to a tooth that causes breakage or chipping
• A knocked-out or loose permanent adult tooth
• Loose or lost restorations such as veneers, fillings, or crowns
• Broken restorations, including partial or full dentures
• A severe toothache 
• Signs of severe infection, including a fever and pain

A severe toothache may be a sign of a serious infection that needs immediate attention from a dentist. This may include a procedure such as root canal therapy or even the administration or prescription of antibiotics. An infection from the tooth can spread throughout the body, meaning that time is of the essence when an infection occurs.

The immediate need for dental care depends heavily on the situation at hand. For example, if you are involved in high-contact sports and experience a permanent adult tooth that becomes loose or knocked out, immediate care is vital to improve your chances of reattaching the tooth. A loose or knocked-out tooth needs care from a professional dentist within the first hour in most situations. However, other concerns, such as a broken partial denture or a loose crown, may be addressed by a dentist within the next 24 hours or during the next business day.

Depending on the cause of your pain, our team at Gallery 57 Dental may prescribe pain medications to help you in managing your discomfort until you can get into the office for care. In other situations, you may be cleared to take over-the-counter pain medicines in the meantime, depending on the severity of the aches and discomfort you are dealing with.

Connecting with an emergency dentist when you lose a restoration is the first step in replacing the restoration or reattaching it. When you call Gallery 57 Dental in New York, NY, our team can talk to you about your situation and determine when you can be seen by one of our skilled dental providers.

Trauma to the mouth may result in a chipped or cracked tooth. In some situations, this is a hazard because the sharp fragments can cut the soft tissues of the mouth. In others, it can leave the inner canals of a tooth exposed, resulting in a toothache or infection that gets within. Treating a cracked or chipped tooth as soon as possible is necessary to avoid further issues. Our emergency dentist at Gallery 57 Dental can help with this by using dental bonding, porcelain veneers, or dental crowns to repair the tooth structure and avoid complications.