Emergency Dentist — Parsippany, NJ
Urgent Treatment for Smiles in Need
A dental emergency can take anyone by surprise. While caring for your teeth with regular hygiene and trips to the dentist can help you avoid a toothache or other oral health problems, you simply can’t plan for a dental injury like a knocked-out or broken tooth. If you or someone you are close to experiences a dental emergency, you will need to find a professional who can help by providing you with fast, pain-relieving treatment. Fortunately, the team at Rauchberg Dental Group provides high-quality emergency dentistry for Parsippany, NJ families. Keep reading to find out more about how their attention can help rescue your smile when you need it most!
Why Choose Rauchberg Dental Group for Emergency Dental Care?
- Same-Day Emergency Appointments Available
- Availability on Weekends and Evenings
- Multiple Specialists Under One Roof
What to Do in a Dental Emergency
- Get a same-day appointment ASAP: Give our dental office a call so we can provide guidance for your situation and schedule an appointment for you as soon as possible. A team member will be happy to offer first-aid tips over the phone until you arrive at our practice.
- Complete an emergency exam with our team: After you arrive, you’ll be brought to one of our dental chairs and potentially receive a digital X-ray if necessary. This will help our dentists confirm the source and severity of your symptoms as well as assist them in determining the best way to get you out of any immediate pain.
- Listen to our findings and treatment recommendations: We’ll break down our findings with you one-on-one and ensure you’re fully informed of the situation so you can make an informed decision when we recommend a treatment plan. This will include estimated costs as well so you’re never caught off guard by surprise fees.
- Get the care you need fast: Whatever treatment it is that you need, we’ll work quickly to perform it so you can stop your emergency from getting worse and get back to living your life free of dental pain.
The Most Common Dental Emergencies
Many patients delay getting the emergency treatment they need because they are unsure if what they are experiencing counts as a “real emergency.” We cannot stress enough the importance of giving us a call even if you aren’t sure you’re dealing with one. Getting professional care could mean the difference in saving the tooth or not. If you experience any of the following emergencies below, don’t wait to get in touch. In the meantime, consider our helpful tips on what to do before you arrive.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Emergencies
Each dental emergency is different, and therefore, requires separate treatments and costs. If you’re worried about how much you’ll owe for dental treatment, you may initially think that you could save money by putting it off until later. But that’s precisely what you shouldn’t do! Oral problems only get worse with time, meaning that you’ll end up spending more down the road than you would have if you had come in and treated it sooner.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with our dental office the next time you or a loved one finds yourself in the middle of a dental emergency. Getting urgent care can help to save your smile -- so save our number in your phone today! If we aren’t in the dental office, leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
How to Prevent Dental Emergencies
Your emergency dentist in Parsippany will provide rapid treatment to get you out of pain and on with your life sooner, rather than later. However, you can avoid many dental emergencies altogether by taking these steps:
- Brushing and flossing your teeth every day.
- Visiting Rauchberg Dental Group twice every year for checkups and cleanings.
- Wearing a mouthguard when you play sports.
- Using the proper tools to open packaging instead of your teeth.
- Never chewing on ice, pens, popcorn kernels, etc.
Dental Emergency FAQ’s
Are you worried about what steps to take in case you experience a dental emergency? When you contact our team at Rauchberg Dental Group, we’ll walk you through first-aid steps over the phone and make sure that you get the immediate dental care that you need. We’ve also answered some common questions that we receive from our patients below, for your convenience.
Should I visit the ER or an emergency dentist?
In the midst of a stressful dental emergency, it can be hard to make a clear decision about whether you should visit your local ER or an emergency dentist. In most cases, visiting an emergency dentist is your best bet because it will ensure that you get the specialized care you need to make sure that the issue doesn’t come back. However, there are certain situations that may require immediate medical attention before our team is able to address your dental needs. These include broken or fractured jawbones, deep facial lacerations that require stitches, and any issue that’s impacting your ability to easily breathe or swallow. In these cases, it’s imperative that you go to your ER. Once you’re stabilized, you can contact our dental office to schedule an emergency appointment and address your dental needs.
If you’re ever in doubt about where you need to go, you can speak with our team and tell them your symptoms. We’ll be more than happy to help guide you to the facilities where you need to be at.
Will I need to get a root canal?
Many patients are horrified to hear that they need a root canal because they only know its terrible reputation. However, this treatment allows us to actually ease many patients’ severe tooth pain as well as preserve their natural smile. Patients who require root canal therapy are often experiencing painful toothaches that keep them from being able to focus on work or wake them up in the middle of the night. These are often a result of an infection hidden deep beneath the surface that’s attacking the sensitive pulp. The best way to learn whether you need a root canal is to visit our dental office so we can examine your mouth and diagnose the issue that’s causing you pain.
How can I get rid of facial swelling?
If you’re experiencing facial swelling due to an infection or trauma, you can place a cold compress on the outside of your face for 10 minutes on, 10 minutes off, for up to an hour. This will bring down any puffiness as well as ease any pain that you’re experiencing.
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