Emergency Dentist Fort Lee
When There’s No Time to Wait
Panic is often the initial response when dealing with a dental emergency. Intense pain caused by damage or decay can cause you to worry about the current and future state of your smile, but we want to ease your mind. When calling to notify us about your situation, we will schedule you right away so that you get the help you need. We offer same-day and weekend emergency dentistry appointments in Fort Lee so you don’t have to wait.
Why Choose Feels Good Dental for Emergency Dentistry?
- Same-Day and Weekend Emergency Dental Appointments
- Two In-House Membership Options: Save Big Without Insurance
- 5-Star Dentist Who Prioritizes Patients’ Needs
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How We Treat Dental Emergencies
- Call or Text Office to Schedule an Appointment – Calling/texting our office as soon as you can is the first step you should take when dealing with a dental emergency. Offering same-day and weekend appointments, our team will schedule you right away and provide first-aid tips to help reduce the potential for further damage while at home.
- Receive a Thorough Examination – From digital X-rays and scans to a visual examination, we will look at your affected tooth (or teeth) and determine the underlying cause and severity of the damage.
- Dentist Analyzes Findings – Once we have all the information we need, we will compile our findings so that your dentist can determine how to move forward most successfully.
- Receive Timely Care– Apart from getting you out of pain as quickly as possible, we’ll immediately begin to treat your affected tooth (or teeth). Some of the most common treatment solutions include antibiotics, dental fillings, dental crowns, root canals, or tooth extractions.
The Most Common Dental Emergencies
Instead of rushing to the local ER for help, you can entrust our team to deliver the kind of timely and successful treatment you need to enjoy a pain-free smile.
Emergency Dentistry FAQs
Will my toothache go away on its own?
Pain is a signal that something is wrong, and teeth don’t heal themselves. A mild ache from biting something hard may fade, but decay, cracks, and infection will only worsen without treatment.
If your discomfort is minor, try gently brushing and flossing the area and see if it improves within 24 hours. However, if the pain is persistent, throbbing, or sharp, especially if accompanied by swelling, a bad taste, or fever, it shouldn’t be ignored.
Call our emergency dentist in Fort Lee right away if you experience any of these symptoms. Acting quickly can often save your tooth, prevent a more serious dental emergency, and protect your overall health.
Should I visit the emergency room first for dental emergencies?
For the vast majority of dental emergencies in Fort Lee, it’s best to see a dental professional. Emergency rooms are rarely staffed or equipped properly to take care of issues like broken or knocked-out teeth, tooth infections, or gum disease. Those all require specialized tools and knowledge that only dentists have.
That said, if you have a fever due to infection, a fractured or dislocated jaw, or bleeding that goes on longer than 10 minutes, an ER can help. You should always go to your nearest emergency room if there’s a life-threatening illness or injury. Our team at Feels Good Dental will be here to help your smile once you’re recovered.
Should knocked-out teeth be placed in water?
While it’s okay to rinse a knocked-out tooth with cool water if it’s dirty, you should never store one that way. A knocked-out tooth is often still partially covered with cells that are necessary for reimplantation. These cells are hydrophilic, meaning they will readily absorb water—even until they burst.
However, the tooth must also be kept moist to prevent the cells from drying out and dying. So, you can either keep it in your cheek, put it in a small container of milk, or use a tooth preservation kit until you see us.
What should I keep in my emergency dentistry kit?
A small, well-stocked dental emergency kit makes it easier to stay calm and protect your smile until you can reach our office. Keep it in your bathroom or car so it’s always close by. Helpful items include:
- A small storage container for teeth or restorations
- Sterile nitrile gloves
- Gauze pads and cotton balls
- Dental cement or other temporary filling material
- Denture adhesive and petroleum jelly
- Anti-inflammatories, like ibuprofen or acetaminophen
- Topical anesthetic like Orajel
- Floss and a reusable ice pack
- Contact information for Feels Good Dental
With a kit like this, you can handle first aid for any dental emergency in Fort Lee until you can see our team.