Treatment Overview
About Emergency Dentistry
Preventive dentistry deals with the preservation of healthy teeth and gums and prevention of dental decay and oral disease. However, accidents do happen and emergency issues can arise.
We are here to take care of you. Please call our office so we may reserve a time for you.
Why patients ask about this
How this care can help
Know who to call when dental pain starts
Reserve time for urgent dental evaluation
Stabilize the problem and understand the next step
What to expect
A clear path from first visit to next steps
- 1
Call the office
Call as soon as possible so our team can understand the symptoms and help with timing.
- 2
Focused exam
We evaluate the painful or damaged area and check for swelling, infection, fracture, or bite issues.
- 3
Stabilize and plan
The goal is to relieve the urgent concern and explain any follow-up treatment.
When to call
Dental symptoms and questions this service can help clarify
Tooth pain, swelling, or broken tooth
Emergency dental evaluation can help when pain, swelling, trauma, a broken tooth, a lost filling, or a loose crown needs timely guidance.
- Call quickly for swelling, severe pain, fever, injury, or trouble swallowing
- Keep broken pieces or a loose crown if you have them
- Calling is usually faster than online scheduling for urgent symptoms
Urgent next steps
When dental symptoms should become a phone call
Emergency searches usually come from patients who need direction quickly. These prompts help you decide what to mention when you call.
Why call now
Pain, swelling, a broken tooth, or a loose crown can change quickly.
- Call sooner for swelling, fever, trauma, or severe pain
- Keep broken pieces or a loose crown if you have them
- Seek urgent medical care for trouble breathing or swallowing
What to mention
A few details help the team choose the right appointment timing.
- When symptoms started
- Whether pain is constant or only when biting
- Whether swelling, fever, or injury is present
Nearby patients
The Graham office also helps patients from Graham, Burlington, Mebane, Elon, Haw River, and Gibsonville.
- Call is usually faster than online scheduling for urgent symptoms
- Text can help with simple scheduling questions
- The exam determines the safest next step
Common treatments
Care options may include
- Lost fillings
- Pain and swelling
- Broken teeth
- Broken dentures
- Loose crowns
Questions
Common questions about emergency dentistry
What should I do if I have swelling or severe tooth pain?
Call the office promptly. Swelling, severe pain, fever, or trouble breathing or swallowing may require urgent medical attention.
Can I schedule online for a dental emergency?
The scheduling link is available, but calling is usually the fastest way to explain urgent symptoms and reserve appropriate time.
Helpful guides
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