Emergency Dentist – Jonesboro, AR

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.