Dental emergencies don't occur on your schedule. You should have a dental team you can depend on, whether you have an emergency at night, during business hours, or on the weekend. Doctors Network makes scheduling an appointment with an emergency dentist near New York easy. We are here to help you with whatever oral health issues you are experiencing, no matter when it's happening.

Different Types of Dental Emergency

If you experience any of the following oral health concerns, you can either contact one of our emergency dentists or find a New York dentist on visit Doctors Network's website if you need immediate intervention:

  • Dislodged tooth Knocked-out tooth Severe tooth pain
  • Trauma to the mouth or jaw Broken tooth Sudden tooth or mouth discomfort
  • Chipped or cracked tooth Lost filling or crown Severely lacerated gums, lips, or tongue Damaged veneer

Do You Have a Real Dental Emergency?

You don't have to experience an issue that literally fits in the categories above to need an emergency visit. Though the definition of a true dental emergency is a state that threatens the living tissues in your mouth, your New York emergency dentist takes every concern seriously. Every condition is unique. Here are some things to consider:

  • Bleeding does not always signal disaster. The oral cavity houses hundreds of blood vessels in your gums, tongue, cheek, and lips. A very small injury to the oral cavity can produce an alarming amount of bleeding, but that does not necessarily spell the worst-case scenario.
  • Do not suffer through the pain. If tooth pain is serious, it won't disappear on its own. The toothache will get worse and the problem will not resolve automatically. Do not attempt to muscle through the pain or wait for your routine dental appointment to be checked. The longer you wait to have your oral health problem addressed, the more likely you are to need more costly, lengthier, more serious repairs.
  • Purely cosmetic issues can usually wait. A problem with your cosmetic dentistry, like a broken veneer, is definitely annoying but it's not always an issue that requires a same-day dental appointment. You might be self-conscious until you get to see the dentist, but knowing that the problem can wait will help mitigate your concerns.
  • Do not hesitate to contact Doctors Network. If you have a problem with your oral health, ask your dentist. You will get a clear response about your condition and lower your anxiety level. The degree of urgency may not be as bad as you think and, even if it is, you can schedule an appointment to be seen right away.

Visit Doctors Network for Emergency Dental Treatments

Common emergency dental procedures include wisdom tooth removal, simple or surgical tooth extraction, root canal therapy, and composite tooth fillings. The best solution depends of course on the diagnosis, and even though you are having pain, in some situations there is no way to tell what the source of the pain is until you are in the dental chair. A throbbing tooth could be caused by dental caries, infection, a tooth root infection, or even gum disease. If you want to save your tooth and restore your dental health, it is necessary to have every oral health issue addressed ASAP.

Whether you need to contact dentists who offer emergency services or a general dentist in New York immediately to discuss your dental emergency and reserve an emergency appointment, visit Doctors Network to learn more about finding emergency dentists for New York residents.