How can I prevent emergencies from happening in the first place?

The best way is to see your dentist for a thorough check-up and evaluation and get any problems addressed before they become more urgent. While the unexpected can happen to anyone, our routine patients who see us regularly for cleanings and checkups have much fewer unexpected problems, and the problems that do come up are usually less severe.

How fast can I get in for an appointment if I have a problem?

We can almost always get you in the same day to address your problem, and if you are in pain we will always address your pain first and foremost.

I got some stuff at the drug store to put on my tooth, can I just keep using that?

There are good products available over the counter that will help relieve tooth pain. If the pain is severe and lasts more than a day or two it is better to see us so that we can check it out. Sometimes even if the pain goes away, it may be that the nerve has died and is at risk of infection. Sometimes the pain is temporary and goes away on its own too. If you have any doubts, it is better to have it checked.

What if I have a dental emergency?

Please call our office as soon as you determine that you have a dental emergency. We will be glad to work you in to our schedule during regular business hours. After hours, over the weekend and during holidays, please call our office for the doctor’s emergency contact number.

What should I do if I have a dental emergency outside of office hours?

If our office is closed and you have a dental (non-life threatening) emergency, please call and select the option for leaving a message for Dr. Burke. The call will be forwarded to him and he will return your call as soon as possible.

What types of emergency treatments do you offer?

We do everything from a simple check of something that is concerning a patient to treatment of severe pain and swelling. Treatments may involve extractions (pulling a tooth), root canals, replacing a missing filling, replacing a front tooth, adjusting a bite, applying a desensitizer, removing a popcorn husk from the gums, and just about anything else that might pop up. If you are worried about it, just call us and we will check it out!

You would be horrified if you saw my teeth, I’m too embarrassed to come in.

We have seen teeth in every condition imaginable and are not shocked by anything. We also do not judge AT ALL. We will treat you with compassion and give you your options to make the situation better. Quite often we will take care of the most pressing problems first, then patients return later to get a complete exam.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Emergency Info

What if I have a dental emergency?
What should I do if I have a dental emergency outside of office hours?
How fast can I get in for an appointment if I have a problem?
What types of emergency treatments do you offer?
I got some stuff at the drug store to put on my tooth, can I just keep using that?
How can I prevent emergencies from happening in the first place?
You would be horrified if you saw my teeth, I’m too embarrassed to come in.

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