Emergency Dental Care

emergency dental care from a Decatur AL emergency dentist

Toothache? Chipped tooth? Mouth injury? Dental emergencies can happen to anyone, but you can always depend on your Decatur emergency dentist Dr. Stephanie Teichmiller, DMD, in your time of need.

We’re Open Saturdays!

For emergency dental service on the weekend, our dental office is open on Saturdays from 8am-5pm. Contact us for weekend dental care.

Emergency Dentist in Decatur, AL

The professionals at Decatur Smiles in Decatur, AL, near Hartselle, would be proud to be your emergency dental care team. We are devoted to our patients, and we will make your visit as comfortable and effective as possible. We see patients on time, and we charge fair prices for what we do.

Toothache Relief

We do not do “patch and repair” work at Decatur Smiles. Instead, we look at your whole smile to determine the best course of action to relieve your toothache by fixing the underlying problems. We will ask you questions about your needs and help you figure out what kind of comprehensive dental care will be best for your long-term oral health. In other words, we design a custom smile treatment plan that reverses problems at the source instead of treating the symptoms alone.

Most importantly, you will be our first priority in any emergency dental care situation!

Do I Need Emergency Dental Care?

How do you know if you need emergency dental care? Some examples of emergency situations are listed below. If you are experiencing any of the following problems, do not hesitate to call our caring emergency dentist.

  • Any toothache that is chronic or cannot be alleviated with over-the-counter medication. A toothache could be an indication of deep decay or even an abscess, and these conditions call for immediate care from an emergency dentist.
  • A broken or chipped tooth. This should be addressed as soon as possible to keep you pain-free and safe from further damage.
  • A knocked-out permanent tooth. Try to save the permanent tooth and call us for emergency dental care. The sooner we can see you, the better chance we have of saving the natural tooth.
  • Loose permanent tooth. Give us a call so we can work with you to preserve the tooth.

If you have a broken jaw, excessive bleeding, or a medical emergency, visit your local emergency room. If you have questions about broken dental work or other dental problems, please give our office a call. We would love to help.

What Should I Do in a Dental Emergency?

toothache relief with an emergency dentist in Decatur ALIf you sense that you may need emergency dental care, dial our office number right away! The Decatur Smiles team will work side-by-side with you until your smile is safe and healthy again. If you are unsure if your dental need qualifies as an emergency, you are still very welcome to call our emergency dentist.

How Can I Avoid Emergency Dental Care?

To protect your beautiful smile, take the following steps:

  • Brush and floss every day.
  • Wear a mouthguard while playing sports or during any activity that may put your teeth in danger.
  • Visit your general dentist regularly to detect decay or disease early, before an emergency arises.

Here at Decatur Smiles, we understand that sometimes an emergency happens even when you do your best to prevent it—don’t be afraid to call our office, so we can help with your dental emergency!

Get Toothache Relief with Decatur Smiles

If you need emergency dental care, we promise to see you as soon as possible. Contact us at Decatur Smiles in Decatur, AL, near Hartselle today!

Emergency Dentistry FAQs

What is a dental emergency?

Any tooth-related problem that requires immediate treatment qualifies as a dental emergency. This could be an injury with excessive bleeding, knocking a tooth out, or severe and unrelenting pain. Seeing an emergency dentist can save your teeth and relieve your pain.

What are the most common dental emergencies?

Broken or cracked teeth, knocking a tooth out, painful abscesses, or other severe tooth pain are the most common dental emergencies. If you experience any of these, getting treatment quickly can make a world of difference.

How long can a tooth infection go untreated?

The maximum period that an abscessed tooth can go untreated is around 12 months. However, this comes with dangers such as sepsis and in rare extreme cases, death. Seeing an emergency dentist ensures you get treatment for a tooth infection in time to save you and your teeth.

Can an emergency room perform dental procedures?

Emergency rooms can mitigate the pain and bleeding for a dental emergency, but for most cases, it is illegal for anyone but a dentist to perform dental emergency procedures.

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