Dental Emergency Treatments in Chandler, Arizona

Dental Emergency Treatments in Chandler, Arizona

A dental emergency can occur at virtually any time, regardless of how well you take care of your smile. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for many of these emergencies to leave a patient in severe pain and discomfort. For this reason, you’ll want to consider coming in for treatment as soon as you notice there’s a problem. We offer treatment in a relaxed, highly comfortable setting for patients of all ages.

What Dental Emergency Treatments do we offer?

At Aquila Dental Dr. Rich Higgs and Dr. Shumake see a number of different dental emergencies on any given day. For this reason, we recommend coming in to be seen whenever you notice something is wrong. Some of the more common emergencies include,

• Severe toothache and pain

• Abscesses and infections

• Broken or cracked teeth

Lost fillings, crowns or bridge work

Broken or lost appliances (dentures, night guards)

Traumatic injuries that require emergency treatment may have to be seen in the ER first. However, don’t hesitate to contact us should you feel the need. Accidents that cause loose or knocked out teeth will require immediate medical attention. If you cannot reach us please dial 911.

What can be expected during your appointment?

The first thing our staff  will do, is ask detailed questions to learn more about your dental emergency. This is necessary to figure out if an x-ray is necessary. If so, Dr. Rich Higgs or Dr. Shumake will perform a thorough exam and then read the the x-ray to determine the root cause of the actual problem. Based on the findings they will then either treat the patient at Aquila Dental, or refer the patient to a specialist if needed. Our dentists will also prescribe antibiotics if there is an active infection present at the time of your appointment.

‍If you think you might have an emergency and want to come in to see someone, call our office today in Chandler AZ and our helpful staff members can further assist you.

Woman suffering from dental emergencies Pain and swollen teeth.

What is a Dental Emergency?

A dental emergency can get worse in a short period of time without proper treatment. Something that would be considered more minor can escalate to where it is a real issue. In some cases, infections may occur and need treatment alongside the actual emergency that you’re dealing with at the moment. This is why we recommend quick, adequate treatment as soon as possible.

Doctors treating woman calmly for her tooth Ache

What are some common Dental Emergencies?

We see a number of different dental emergencies on any given day. For this reason, we recommend coming in to be seen whenever you notice something is wrong. Some of the more common emergencies include,

• Severe toothache and pain

• Abscessing and infections

• Broken or cracked teeth

Lost fillings, crowns, or bridge work

Broken or lost appliances (dentures, night guards)

What can be expected?

The first thing we’ll do is to ask you about the problem you’re currently experiencing. This allows us to see if an x-ray is necessary and if it is, we will work to take one quickly and easily. We examine the x-ray and your teeth to determine the root cause of the actual problem. You will then have treatment administered while you’re in the office, as this helps to prevent the problem from getting worse. We will prescribe antibiotics if there is an active infection present at the time of your appointment.

‍If you think you might have an emergency and want to come in to see someone, call our office today and our helpful staff members can further assist you.

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