Emergency Dental Services
at Merrimack Smiles
At Merrimack Smiles, we understand that dental emergencies can happen at any time, often without warning. Whether you’re dealing with severe pain, a knocked-out tooth, or any other urgent dental issue, our team is here to provide prompt, compassionate care. We prioritize your health and comfort, ensuring that you receive the treatment you need to alleviate pain and restore your oral health as quickly as possible.
When to Seek Emergency Dental Care
Recognizing when to seek emergency dental care is crucial. You should contact us immediately if you experience any of the following:
- Severe Tooth Pain: Intense pain can indicate an underlying issue that requires immediate attention.
- Knocked-Out Tooth: If you accidentally knock out a tooth, act quickly. The sooner you come in, the better the chances of saving it.
- Chipped or Fractured Tooth: A chipped or broken tooth can cause pain and increase the risk of infection. We can repair it swiftly.
- Abscess or Swelling: Any swelling in your gums or face, or the presence of an abscess, signals an infection that requires urgent treatment.
- Lost Filling or Crown: A lost filling or crown can expose your tooth to further damage and sensitivity. We can replace it promptly to protect your tooth.
Emergency Dental Services at Merrimack Smiles: Care When You Need It Most
At Merrimack Smiles, we offer a variety of emergency dental services:
- Tooth Extractions: If your tooth is severely damaged or infected, we can perform a gentle extraction to relieve pain and prevent further complications.
- Root Canal Therapy: If you experience severe tooth pain due to an infected pulp, our team can perform a root canal to save the tooth and alleviate discomfort.
- Reimplantation of Knocked-Out Teeth: If you knock out a tooth, we can attempt to reimplant it if you come to us promptly. We provide specific care to maximize the chances of success.
- Treatment for Oral Injuries: Accidents can lead to injuries in the mouth. We assess and treat any injuries to the gums, teeth, and soft tissues to ensure proper healing.
- Repair of Broken or Chipped Teeth: Our team can repair broken or chipped teeth with various restorative options, including dental bonding or crowns, to restore function and appearance.
Why Choose Merrimack Smiles for Emergency Care?
- Immediate Attention: We prioritize emergency cases and strive to see you as quickly as possible, minimizing your wait time and discomfort.
- Compassionate Care: We understand the anxiety that often accompanies dental emergencies. Our caring team ensures you feel comfortable and informed throughout your visit.
- Comprehensive Services: From diagnosis to treatment, we handle all aspects of your emergency dental needs under one roof, providing efficient and coordinated care.
- State-of-the-Art Technology: We utilize the latest dental technology to diagnose and treat emergencies accurately, ensuring you receive the best possible care.
What to Expect During Your Emergency Visit
- Prompt Evaluation: When you arrive for your emergency appointment, we conduct a thorough evaluation to assess your situation quickly.
- Customized Treatment Plan: After evaluating your condition, we develop a personalized treatment plan designed to address your urgent needs and alleviate any pain.
- Effective Pain Management: We prioritize your comfort and use effective pain management techniques to ensure you feel at ease during your treatment.
- Post-Treatment Follow-Up: After your emergency care, we provide instructions for follow-up care and recovery, ensuring you understand how to manage your oral health moving forward.
With our commitment to exceptional care and patient comfort, you can trust Merrimack Smiles to help you restore your smile and relieve your pain, ensuring you receive the care you deserve when you need it most.
What sets Merrimack Smiles apart?
Our practice is built on a foundation of core values that include integrity, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. We believe in open communication, transparency, and treating every patient with dignity and respect. Empowering our patients through education, helping them understand their dental health and the options available to them ensures that our patients are informed and confident in the decisions they make about their care. We aspire to change the way our patients think about dentistry working to provide proactive preventative care, with the goal of eliminating unexpected worry and improved health, enhancing their everyday lives.
As the only B Corp certified dental office in Northern New England, we are dedicated to the health and betterment of our community at large. We are committed to conducting business as if people and place matter most, and through best practices in governance and sustainability creating positive impacts that reach far beyond our practice’s doors.
At Merrimack Smiles, we do things differently. Experience the difference. Come Smile with us.
