Emergency Dental Care
At Media Lima Dental, our team is here for your family when you need us most, especially when you have a dental emergency. We understand that dental emergencies can be alarming and uncomfortable, and you need relief as soon as possible. That's why we have availability in our daily schedule to accommodate emergency patients.
We always advise our patients to call us first at (610) 892-9280 during a dental emergency before going to an emergency room. Hospitals typically aren't equipped for tooth emergencies, and you can save valuable time by contacting us first.
Dental Emergencies We Handle
Some of the dental emergencies that our dentists help with are:
- Fractured, chipped, or broken teeth
- Broken or lost restorations like a tooth crown or filling
- Knocked-out (avulsed) teeth
- Toothaches or dental pain
- Facial swelling and bleeding gums
Give us a call even if you don't see your emergency listed here. Our friendly team members will assess your situation over the phone and determine if you need immediate attention and what the right next step for you is.
How to Avoid Dental Emergencies
It is actually possible to avoid certain dental emergencies when you visit your Media dentist routinely every six months for teeth cleanings and checkups. This is because our dentists will screen you for signs of problems like gum disease and tooth decay that are easier to treat when we detect them early.
For example, when your dentist first identifies tooth decay, it may be small enough to treat with a simple dental filling. However, if it's not detected early or left undiagnosed, it moves further into your tooth until it reaches your nerve and causes a painful infection. Now you would need root canal treatment to eliminate your infection and save your tooth.
Being proactive about your dental health and treating any concerns early protects your smile from future problems and uncomfortable dental emergencies.
Don't Wait to Call Media Lima Dental During an Emergency
If you or a loved one is experiencing tooth pain or any tooth emergency, contact your emergency dentist in Media at (610) 892-9280. Our team leaves time available in our daily schedule to see emergency patients, and we'll always try to provide same-day treatment if possible.
