Tulsa Emergency Dentistry Services
Dental emergencies may be unavoidable. However, you can plan to care for your smile following an emergency by contacting your Tulsa dentist and the team at Marshall Family Dentistry. We do our utmost to provide same day dental services for patients in need of urgent emergency care. We’re usually able to provide same day appointments for patients of record, and we’ll fit in new patients as soon as possible without compromising on safety and quality of treatment. The first step in any dental emergency should be to contact your Tulsa, OK dentist and team. When you call us during regular office hours or outside of them, one of our team members will be available to talk to you about your current situation. We’ll walk you through first aid you can complete at home to protect your smile and make recommendations for pain management. If you’re not sure whether or not you’re in need of urgent dental treatment, contact us anyway. The sooner we’re able to begin restorative treatment the more conservative solutions will be available to you.
What Counts as an Emergency?
We see all kinds of dental emergencies in our office, but some of the most frequently treated emergencies include:
- Knocked out teeth or dental restorations
- Broken, chipped, or fractured teeth or dental restorations
- Swollen, inflamed, or infected soft tissue
- Soft tissue lacerations
- Sores that don’t heal within a few days
- A toothache and dental sensitivity that may indicate a need for root canal therapy
- Facial trauma due to sports injuries, falls, auto accidents, or other incidents
Can I Avoid Emergencies?
Some dental emergencies cannot be avoided, but there are some habits that increase patients’ risk for dental damage including:
- Biting habits like ice chewing, nail biting, or pen gnawing
- Using teeth to open packages
- Using teeth to crack open nuts
If at any time you’re worried your life may be in danger due to the emergency, please call emergency services or proceed to your nearest emergency room. We’ll be happy to help you as soon as your overall health is no longer at risk.