We get it. Life happens. And when it comes to a dental emergency, the pain can hit you like a freight train. Here’s the thing: a throbbing toothache is a warning sign; it’s your body telling you your teeth are damaged, leaving your nerves and roots vulnerable to infection and decay. Even something as simple as a chipped or broken tooth needs to be dealt with immediately.

We offer emergency dental services to the Greater Cincinnati area. Suppose your child needs chipped tooth repair after a rough football game, you’ve got a broken filling, you’re experiencing tooth crown pain, or someone else has a severe toothache following a root canal. Painful issues with your teeth and gums require attention immediately.

Cincinnati’s Premiere Emergency Dentists

Our local dental practice offers convenient morning and evening hours, and always leaves a bit of room for emergencies, because you can’t predict an accident. What’s more, our focus on gentle and comfortable dental care means that when you come to see us on your worst day, we’ll take care of you and make sure it’s a calm and gentle experience.

Were you already experiencing dental anxiety when your filling fell out? It’s probably your worst nightmare to have to find an emergency dentist. Dental cleanings are hard enough, and how can you know who to call? The good news is that we will provide you with the best possible dental care,  with the utmost attention to keeping you comfortable and calm.

When you arrive at the dental office with your emergency, we understand that you may be especially anxious about your issue. You’re probably also wondering how much additional pain or discomfort you’ll have to go through. As soon as you sit down in the chair, your dentist will

1. Assess your condition and possibly take X-rays to understand the cause
2. Provide immediate relief from any pain or discomfort
3. Come up with a treatment plan and review it with you
4. Perform the necessary procedure(s) to relieve the pain long-term and correct the dental issue
5. Provider after care to help you restore comfort and full oral functioning

Before you leave your emergency appointment, you’ll likely need to visit with a member of the office staff to discuss payment and possibly schedule any follow-up visit.

Signs of a Dental Emergency

What exactly is a dental emergency? Our general rule of thumb: you’ll know when you feel it. Most are very painful: a toothache, a broken or chipped tooth, or a loose cap. Others result in swelling and bleeding, such as complications following a tooth extraction or a wisdom tooth extraction. Some common dental emergencies and their levels of urgency include

High urgency: See the dentist immediately or on the same day:

• Mouth injury or facial trauma
• Severe injury or cut to soft tissues, like the gums or lip
• Loose teeth (including facial trauma)
• Uncontrolled bleeding

Moderate urgency: Schedule an appointment within 24-48 hours:

• Craniofacial pain (jaw, sinuses, and face)
• Fractured, cracked tooth or chipped tooth
• Pain after a dental procedure that persists or gets worse

Typically, the least urgent of emergencies is a broken or cracked filling. We recommend seeing your dentist as soon as possible.

Swelling, bleeding, and severe pain mean your body is warning you that your oral health is at risk and you need emergency dental services to prevent further damage or infection. Something as simple as a chipped tooth can eventually spiral into something as serious as an infection in your jaw if you fail to have it repaired.

What to Do Before My Emergency Dental Visit

If your tooth fell or was knocked out, we advise you:

• Handle the tooth by the top.
• Avoid touching the roots.
• Rinse the tooth very gently.
• Don’t scrub the tooth or attempt to remove any tissue attached to it.

If a filling has been damaged, broken, or fallen out, you should:

• Save the filling if you can.
• Swish with lukewarm salt water.
• Carefully and thoroughly floss between the adjacent teeth.

Even if the pain is not overwhelming or can be controlled by Tylenol, it is critical to address it the right way, before the problem becomes worse (and very expensive). Any issue that has compromised your gum line or exposed a tooth’s root or nerve puts the health of your teeth, jaw, face, and even entire body at risk if left untreated or ignored.

Give us a call and describe your symptoms. We’ll get you in right away and even suggest self-care methods to provide immediate relief on the phone.

When Does a Dental Emergency Become a Medical Emergency?

Sometimes, an emergency that damages your teeth or an infection after a dental procedure can develop into a condition affecting more than just your mouth. If you have any of these additional symptoms, you should visit your local urgent care facility right away:

• Severe bleeding
• Pain so severe that it can’t be relieved with over-the-counter medications
• A bad smell, taste, or fluid coming from the site of the initial issues
• Nausea and vomiting
• Extreme fatigue
• Fever

Don’t Feel Any Pain? Call Us Anyway!

Even though our general rule of thumb for dental emergencies is that you’ll feel pain, sometimes you have a dental emergency without pain. That’s fortunate, but it doesn’t necessarily mean everything is okay. Maybe you had a root canal in the affected area and no longer feel sensation. Maybe you have a cracked or broken filling that doesn’t hurt at all. Regardless, please call us. We still need to see you as soon as possible.

If your filling fell out but you feel no pain, it’s still a type of dental emergency. The inner tooth may be exposed, in which case the cavity will continue to grow and cause complications. You may risk a serious infection that could make you severely sick. You may splinter the tooth, which could result in tooth loss or the need for an expensive dental implant.

Whether you’re in pain or not, dental issues are always best dealt with proactively. If you need to see an emergency dentist near you, give us a call. We’ll get you in as soon as possible. We protect our patients by leaving time on the calendar for emergencies.

Gentle Dentistry for Families in the Greater Cincinnati Area

Beckham Square Family Dental offers comprehensive, gentle dentistry for individuals and families in the Greater Cincinnati area. This includes Cincinnati, Sharonville, Blue Ash, and Sycamore Township. Yes, we are accepting new patients, even in an emergency.

If you’re searching for a dentist near you to call your go-to practice for oral care, call us. We are a comprehensive resource for all your dental needs, whether you have a chipped or broken tooth, need a crown or filling, or just need a routine dental cleaning. We also do cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening, dental veneers, and implant crowns.

And we’re not just emergency and cosmetic dentists – we’re family dentists near you, so our staff is also great with kids as well as the elderly. We believe in using a gentle approach and making every effort to make you feel as relaxed and comfortable as possible. Whether you’re 2 or 80, your care and comfort are our priority.

Relax; you’re in good hands. If you need chipped tooth repair or other emergency care, we’ll ensure you’re comfortable throughout the process. For quality, comfortable dental care, call 513.489.7800, or complete our online contact form to schedule an appointment.