Emergency Dentist

For emergency appointments, please call our office at (610) 572-1248 to schedule an appointment. We do not accept walk-ins.

Where to Find Local Emergency Dentists

You don’t have to suffer. Our emergency dentists in Haverford treat patients during regular business hours. Just call our emergency dental office to schedule an urgent appointment. One of our dentists will see you as soon as possible. Our promise and goal is to provide essential emergency dental care that ensures an accurate diagnosis, relieves pain, and determines whether you’ll need further treatment to prevent the problem from returning.

What Our Emergency Dental Services Include

Our comprehensive emergency dental services include any type of test or treatment that is required to relieve your symptoms and protect your dental health. Listed below are just a few of the urgent dental care services we provide.

• Emergency tooth extractions and repairs of broken or cracked teeth
• Pain relief for severe toothaches related to tooth decay, impacted wisdom teeth, and dental injuries
• Treatment of tooth abscesses and other infections
• Restoration of lost or damaged fillings and crowns
• Relief of pain caused by broken brackets and displaced wires of orthodontic devices

What Conditions Call for Emergency Dental Treatment?

I’m not sure if my tooth pain is an emergency. When should I seek professional emergency dental care near me?

The following symptoms and conditions call for emergency dental care.

Broken or Fractured Teeth

A fractured, broken, or otherwise damaged tooth requires immediate care to prevent infection and additional structural damage. If the sharp edges of your broken tooth are cutting your mouth, place a small amount of dental wax over the rough area, and call us to schedule emergency treatment.

Knocked-Out Teeth

A knocked-out tooth can be devastating, but our emergency dentists may be able to save it if you act quickly. Locate all tooth fragments, and rinse them using warm water. Holding your tooth by its crown only, try to place it back into the empty socket. Don’t force the tooth. If you’re unable to replace it, hold it inside your cheek until you can obtain emergency care. Call our office immediately for further advice.

Severe Toothache Pain or Pressure

A severe toothache is hard to ignore. Getting treatment promptly can help save the tooth if a serious problem is causing the pain. Be sure to inform the dentist about any additional symptoms such as ear pain, fever, pressure sensations, or bleeding.

Tooth Sensitivity

Urgent dental care isn’t usually required for everyday tooth sensitivity, but if the problem develops without warning or your usual sensitivity suddenly gets worse, it may a sign that an infection or fracture has occurred. Seek treatment to ensure that your teeth remain healthy and safe.

Dental Decay (Cavities)

Dental decay occurs over time, but eventually, large cavities cause sensitive tooth roots or pulp to become exposed. This may result in immediate discomfort or pain. Our emergency dentists can evaluate and treat pain due to tooth decay and develop a treatment plan to restore the affected tooth.

Abscessed Tooth

An abscessed tooth is caused by a severe bacterial infection that often starts at the root of a tooth. Trauma, gum disease, or tooth decay may be contributing factors. Symptoms include severe and unremitting pain, facial swelling, foul tastes or mouth odors, fever, swollen glands in your neck, and open or draining sores on or near your gums. Call our emergency dental office immediately if you suspect that you may have an abscessed tooth. Urgent treatment is required to prevent serious complications.

Lost or Loose Fillings

After losing a filling, your exposed tooth is especially vulnerable to decay and additional damage. Loose fillings don’t function properly, and gaps between the filling and tooth may accumulate food particles that can accelerate decay. Don’t hesitate to request emergency treatment for a lost or loose filling.

Broken Crowns or Lost Restorations

When your crown or restoration detaches or breaks, your smile isn’t the only thing that suffers. Your tooth has lost its protection and is now in danger of further structural damage and decay. Our emergency dentists can restore your crown or restoration with a temporary or permanent replacement.

Orthodontic Pain or Injuries

Orthodontic devices are made to straighten teeth, but when brackets and wires break or malfunction, pain and injury can be the result. We can relieve symptoms caused by braces and stabilize your orthodontic appliances to prevent further injury and irritation.

Tooth Enamel Worn by Teeth Grinding

Teeth grinding causes significant damage to tooth enamel over time. If you detect a worsening problem, we can help by strengthening your enamel and providing dental devices to help you minimize the damage caused by your tooth grinding habit.

Sinus Pressure

Sinus pressure is sometimes related to dental problems such as impacted teeth or undetected infections. If you are experiencing unexplained sensations of pressure, we can help rule out dental causes or uncover and treat them.

Treatment for Serious Medical Situations

I’ve just fallen, and my jaw may be broken. Should I find an emergency dental office near me or call my doctor?

Some conditions that include the mouth and teeth may also pose a serious threat to your general health or even your life. These should be treated by other medical professionals instead of emergency dentists in Haverford. If you are experiencing symptoms such as profuse bleeding or severe facial swelling or you’ve sustained an impact injury to your face, head, or jaw, seek treatment at a hospital emergency room or call 911 immediately.

How Much Will My Dental Emergency Treatments Cost?

The cost of emergency dental care depends on a number of factors including the types of treatments and tests required to resolve your symptoms. To help you manage your budget, our emergency dentists accept major credit cards and most dental insurance plans. We also offer several financing options and the Smile Alliance Club discount plan. Smile Alliance Club isn’t insurance. It’s a discount program that helps you save money on dental services including emergency and even preventative care and major dental procedures. Contact us to learn more.

If I break a tooth on a Sunday, should I wait until the next day to visit the emergency dental office near me?

Some emergencies can wait a few hours or even a day, but if you’re experiencing severe pain or you have a problem that could get worse if you delay getting treatment, don’t risk your dental health. When emergency dentists aren’t available, your local hospital emergency room can relieve your symptoms and stabilize your condition. If you have an emergency during regular office hours, please call us to schedule a consultation with one of our skilled emergency dentists in Haverford.