Emergency Dentist – Jonesboro, AR
Find Quick Relief for Your Hurting Smile
Dental emergencies have a knack for occurring when we least expect them to – and during the moment, these situations can be frightening and cause feelings of uncertainty. However, you do not have to navigate dental emergencies on your own; Dr. Yarnell and our talented team are here to help! We proudly offer same-day emergency care for patients in Jonesboro with urgent dental needs. To learn more about our services or to schedule an appointment, don’t hesitate to contact our office!
Why Choose Woodsprings Family Dentistry for Emergency Dentistry?
- Sedation Dentistry Options Available
- Same-Day Emergency Appointments
- Dental Insurance Proudly Accepted
What to Do in a Dental Emergency
When faced when a dental emergency, the last thing you want to do is panic – keep calm so that you can think clearly and act quickly! Here are some simple steps you should follow:
- Give Our Office a Call – Let us know what happened; over the phone, describe your symptoms, what led to them, and anything else relevant. We’ll provide you with some general first-aid tips in addition to letting you know when you need to come in, even if it’s on that very same day.
- Attend Your Emergency Appointment – Dr. Yarnell can perform a speedy emergency examination as soon as you’re here, allowing her to quickly figure out the best way of treating your situation. She’ll also prioritize getting you out of any pain you’re feeling, and if it’s needed, provide a sedation dentistry solution to calm your nerves.
- Get Your Smile Back on Track – We’ll quickly share our findings and begin carrying out a custom-made treatment plan once we have your approval. We promise that you won’t leave until your pain is resolved and your issue is addressed! If a second appointment is needed, we’ll be sure to help you schedule it.
The Most Common Dental Emergencies
Even if your dental emergency isn’t causing you any outright pain, you shouldn’t ignore it or expect it to heal on its own; things will likely only worsen! That’s why it’s so crucial to contact us quickly for assistance; once we’ve examined your smile, we’ll have a good idea about how to treat it. Depending on the nature of your emergency, we might recommend one or multiple different treatments. Feel free to learn more about how we’re able to address certain scenarios by clicking the icons below!
Understanding the Cost of Dental Emergencies
While there is some overlap when it comes to dental emergencies, the truth is that no two situations are going to be truly the same. This means that there is no set cost for emergency dentistry, and only once you’ve come in for your appointment will we be able to examine your situation and give you a cost estimate for your treatment plan. All of that said, our team is all about making payment as simple and streamlined as possible, so you can focus less on financials and more on your smile. We’re proudly insurance-friendly and work with a variety of providers, and our team is more than willing to sit down with you to review your plan’s details and ensure that you’re saving whenever you can!
Keys to Preventing Dental Emergencies
Even though dental emergencies can’t always be prevented, there are quite a few different ways you can make them far less likely to occur. Consider these useful tips:
- Maintain excellent oral hygiene at home by brushing and flossing every single day; combine these habits with routine preventive dental care. A healthy mouth is far less likely to encounter severe oral problems!
- If you play sports, do your teeth a favor and wear a mouthguard. Dental injuries like displaced teeth are a common occurrence during both contact and non-contact sports.
- Avoid bad oral habits like smoking cigarettes, using tobacco products, or using your teeth as tools to tear packaging or open containers.
Dental Emergency FAQs
Will My Toothache Go Away On Its Own?
Many patients mistakenly assume that their toothache doesn’t require immediate attention if it’s not overly hurtful because it will likely fade with time. However, the truth is that most dental concerns don’t fix themselves and require professional intervention to be repaired, including tender teeth.
There are many potential causes, and you can’t know the severity of your condition or how urgent it is without an examination. Call our Woodsprings Family Dentistry team, and we’ll try to schedule a same-day visit with Dr. Yarnell so you don’t have to wait for relief!
How Should I Sleep With Tooth Pain?
Our office in Jonesboro is closed on Fridays and over the weekends, and if you’ve developed a toothache during off-hours, you may need to wait a couple of days before you can reach us. If you have a sore tooth that’s keeping you awake at night, you can try the following tips to reduce the ache for some much-needed rest:
- Elevate your head. This ensures that blood doesn’t pool in your mouth by lying horizontally, which puts additional fluid pressure on your already troublesome tooth.
- Use an ice pack. Holding a cold compress to the sore side of your face for about 15 minutes provides a temporary numbing sensation.
- Take medication. It’s usually safe to take ibuprofen or Tylenol to reduce pain and inflammation.
If you experience severe pain and other signs of infection, like chills, sweating, or fever, you should head to the nearest emergency room right away.
Do I Need to Visit for Minor Chips to Teeth?
It’s natural to wonder whether your chipped teeth are considered an emergency, and in some cases, it might be okay to wait a day or two before visiting our office. However, even seemingly minor issues can extend deeper than you can see on your own at home.
Call us to make an appointment, and when you arrive, we’ll take X-rays or other scans as needed to determine the extent of the damage. Then, we can recommend appropriate treatments based on your unique circumstances. For example, you might do well with dental bonding, but if you’re overly concerned about your appearance, veneers might be a better choice.
Should Knocked-Out Teeth be Placed in Water?
If you’ve been injured or have bitten into something and lost a tooth, it’s natural to wonder how to preserve it until you arrive at our office. Once you’ve located it, be careful to handle it by the crown (the tooth-shaped portion) to avoid touching and harming the still-viable cells on the roots. Then, it’s usually okay to rinse it gently under water to remove dirt and debris. Once clean, you can place it in a baggy or an airtight container containing a small amount of milk or your saliva to keep it moist and healthy. If it’s in good condition, there’s a chance we can put it back in its socket to reintegrate with your jawbone.
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