Dr. Alisha Gray has seen more than her fair share of dental emergencies. As the General Dentist at Smile Works in Plain City, OH, she has helped many patients stop excessive bleeding, intense pain, and unexplained swelling without unnecessary delay. Whether the emergency is caused by an injury, disease, or the natural breakdown of teeth due to poor dental hygiene, she has the expertise and resources to provide a wide variety of emergency dentist services.
What Qualifies as a Dental Emergency?
There are many reasons you may need emergency dental care, including:
- Knocked-out teeth
- Loose teeth
- Extreme tooth or gum pain
- Excessive bleeding from the mouth
- Extreme swelling of the gums
- Cracked, chipped, or broken tooth
- Jaw swelling
- Loose or missing fillings
In some cases, emergencies are caused by extreme pain with no known cause. The faster you can book an appointment with an emergency dentist in Plain City, the faster you can identify the cause and ease the pain.
Who to Call for a Dental Emergency
When a dental emergency strikes, you have two options:
- Call a local provider offering emergency dentist services
- Go to the emergency room or call 911 if you cannot get there quickly
If you or someone you love is experiencing intense bleeding that you cannot get under control, it is a good idea to head to the emergency room. While emergency departments don’t offer dental services, they do have the resources needed to stop excessive bleeding quickly. You can then contact Smile Works to address your dental needs.
For most dental emergencies, calling your local dentist for a same-day appointment is the best move. Keep that phone number in a convenient place or store it on your phone. You never know when you will experience an emergency while away from home.
When in Doubt, Call Smile Works
It’s sometimes difficult to determine whether you need an emergency dentist appointment. Instead of trying to guess, you can call Dr. Alisha Gray and her friendly staff at Smile Works in Plain City, OH. We will listen to the details of what is happening and help you determine if urgent care is necessary. Our same-day services are available as needed, or we can schedule you for a next-day appointment if the situation isn’t urgent.