When it comes to dental care, especially in an emergency situation, it’s critical that you go somewhere that not only has experience with these situations but also has the ability to address your issues before they’re compounded. At Yorkshire Family Dentistry, we not only have friendly and professional staff that can handle virtually any emergency dental issue, but we are conveniently located for emergency walk-ins. Here are some examples of Dental Emergencies:
Handle the tooth as little as possible. If you can, place it back in the socket and bite down gently on moistened gauze. Call us immediately. Time matters.
A small chip can often wait for regular hours. A severe crack, missing piece, or exposed nerve needs same-day attention.
Persistent or worsening tooth pain can signal infection or abscess. Don’t wait it out, call our office.
Keep the piece if possible and avoid chewing on that side until we can see you.
Not every dental injury requires an emergency visit, but knowing when to call makes all the difference. A minor chip or small fracture can often wait until regular business hours, while a severe crack, a large missing piece, or exposed nerve damage needs same-day attention. If you’re unsure how serious your situation is, call our office and we’ll help you decide.
If your tooth is knocked out, handle it only by the crown, never the root, and rinse it gently if it’s dirty. Try to place it back in the socket, or keep it moist in milk or saliva, and call us right away. Acting quickly gives the tooth the best chance of being saved.
We welcome emergency patients from across the Peninsula, including Yorktown, Hampton, and Newport News. No matter where you’re coming from, our team is ready to get you out of pain and back to your day.
Accidents can occur at any time, day or night. Some emergencies need immediate treatment, while others can wait until normal business hours. Some common mouth injuries include cracked, broken, or knocked out teeth. Depending on the severity of the injury, it is possible that a chip or minor fracture can wait until normal business hours; however, if the crack is severe, there is a large piece of tooth missing, or the tooth is suffering from nerve damage or is knocked out, you should seek immediate medical attention. If the tooth is knocked out, handle it as little as possible. If you can, put it back in the socket and bite down on moistened gauze or a wet tea bag. If you are suffering from severe tooth pain and you think you need emergency care, call our office.
At Yorkshire Family Dentistry, we have the experience and knowledge to handle emergencies. If you have an emergency, give us a call. We are conveniently located at 3212 Hampton Hwy., Yorktown, VA 23693.