Severe pain, significant swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, a knocked-out or loose tooth, jaw trauma, or a serious infection can require urgent care.
Emergency Dentistry
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Cost
An emergency exam ranges from $0 to $150, depending on the type of emergency and your insurance. But all-in costs will depend on what treatment is needed.
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Procedure Duration
Your appointment length depends on the severity of your emergency and the treatment required, with urgent care focused on addressing your immediate dental needs.
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Pain Level
Your comfort is a priority during emergency treatment, with care focused on relieving severe pain and addressing the source of your dental problem.
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Emergency Dental Care in Lee's Summit, MO
Emergency dentistry provides prompt care for unexpected dental problems that require immediate attention. Severe toothaches, broken or knocked-out teeth, dental infections, uncontrolled bleeding, and injuries to the mouth may all require urgent treatment. Seeking care quickly can relieve pain, prevent complications, protect your oral health, and, in some cases, help save a damaged tooth. If you experience a dental emergency, contacting our team as soon as possible can make an important difference.
We can assess the situation, provide appropriate treatment, and help restore your comfort and peace of mind when you need care most during stressful situations. Our team offers same-day emergency care during our regular office hours. If you have an emergency, it’s best to call us, and we’ll do our best to see you as soon as possible.
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The Process
- Contact us immediately: Explain your symptoms, including severe pain, swelling, bleeding, trauma, sensitivity, or a loose or knocked-out tooth.
- Protect your mouth before your visit: Depending on your emergency, you may use a cold compress or other instructions provided by your dental team to help manage your symptoms.
- Receive an evaluation: Your dentist will assess the emergency and determine what care is necessary to relieve pain, stop bleeding, address infection, or save a damaged tooth.
- Complete treatment: Your care may include pain management, restoration, repair, root canal treatment, tooth extraction, or treatment for an abscess, depending on your condition.
- Seek medical care when necessary: If your emergency is extremely severe or you cannot reach your dentist for a potentially life-threatening infection, seek immediate medical care.
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Next Steps
- Follow your aftercare instructions: Carefully follow the guidance your dental team provides based on the treatment you receive.
- Attend recommended follow-up visits: Your dentist may need to monitor your recovery or complete additional treatment after addressing the immediate emergency.
- Watch your symptoms: Contact your dental office if pain, swelling, bleeding, or other concerning symptoms continue or worsen.
- Complete additional care: If your emergency requires restorative or other dental treatment, follow through with the recommended care to restore your oral health.
- Continue regular dental care: Maintain your routine dental visits so your dentist can monitor your oral health and identify developing concerns.
FAQ
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What qualifies as a dental emergency?
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What should I do if I have a knocked-out or damaged tooth?
Handle it by the crown, gently rinse it, and, if you can’t reinsert it, keep it in milk while you contact your dentist immediately.
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When should you go to the emergency room?
Seek immediate medical care when your dental emergency is extremely severe or a serious infection may be life-threatening.
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