Emergency Dentists in Cleveland, Fairview Park, and Brecksville, Ohio

Oral problems that need immediate attention are considered dental emergencies.

These may include a painful tooth, a loose tooth, a lost tooth, a broken tooth, a chipped tooth, swollen gums, bleeding gums, tooth decay, infection, and mouth trauma. Other dental emergencies include broken or loosened fillings, braces, crowns, bridges, inlays, and onlays.

Whether it’s an accident or a worsening symptom from oral negligence or regular wear, if the problem is painful, then it’s time to see your dentist for emergency treatment or repair.

If left untreated, your problem may worsen or cause serious infection. Our team provides emergency dental services for a wide range of urgent dental concerns, so call our team right away if you are having issues.

If you have a life-threatening emergency or immediate health concern, then the hospital ER (emergency room) can provide the help you need to relieve your pain or stop bleeding.

Depending on the problem, the ER may use temporary measures to provide pain relief until you’re able to visit the dentist for specialized dental work.

Examples of dental emergencies that warrant an ER visit include:

• Head or neck injuries
• Difficulty swallowing or breathing
• Persistent bleeding or severe swelling
• Severe pain that comes on suddenly

However, ERs typically do not provide full emergency dental treatment. For most dental emergencies, visiting a local emergency dentist is the best option. 

To get emergency treatment, please contact one of our offices. We offer emergency dental care in Cleveland, Fairview Park, and Brecksville. 

Depending on the severity of the dental emergency, your dentist will get you into the office ASAP for same-day treatment if needed. If immediate attention is not necessary, then your dentist will schedule the earliest appointment available.

Many common dental emergencies include toothaches, knocked-out permanent teeth, and cracked teeth.

Here are some tips for common dental emergencies and simple ways to avoid them, according to the American Dental AssociationOpen link in the new window.

A reminder—be sure to maintain excellent oral care and regular dentist visits to prevent certain dental emergencies such as tooth decay or gum disease. Toothaches, cracked teeth, and knocked-out teeth are the most common. Some cases may also require an emergency extraction to relieve pain and prevent infection.

When in doubt about your mouth injury, trauma, or pain, please contact us right away.

There are many reasons for a tooth extraction, but the decision to pull a tooth needs to be evaluated by a dentist.

The ER does not perform dental work but treats the immediate problem to stop bleeding, control infection, or provide pain relief. Once controlled, you should visit your dentist for specialized care.

In some instances, the dentist may be able to save your tooth. If the tooth cannot be saved, your dentist will work with you to create a customized plan to restore your tooth’s look and function.