EMERGENCY DENTISTRY

If you are in need of an emergency other than dental related emergencies please dial 911. Otherwise, if you have a dental emergency after hours, please call one of our offices and listen for further instructions.

Emergency Contact Numbers:

Cool Springs (615) 771-1111

Murfreesboro (615) 225-0700

Mt. Juliet (615) 754-4444

Spring Hill (615) 302-4200

Dental Emergency Services

Dental emergencies can pose serious risks to health and require immediate attention to prevent life-threatening situations, manage severe pain, or control infection. Immediate treatments we offer include:

  • Uncontrolled Bleeding: Prompt action to stop ongoing tissue bleeding.
  • Severe Infections: Treatment for cellulitis or bacterial infections that could compromise the airway.
  • Facial Trauma: Care for trauma that involves facial bones, which may threaten the patient’s breathing.

Our Urgent Dental Care Solutions

Urgent dental care is essential to alleviate severe pain, prevent infection, and reduce the burden on hospital emergency rooms. We prioritize conditions that require immediate attention:

  • Severe Dental Pain: Caused by pulpal inflammation.
  • Wisdom Tooth Pain: Management of pericoronitis or third-molar discomfort.
  • Post-Surgical Care: Including dry socket treatments and dressing changes.
  • Abscesses: Interventions for localized bacterial infections causing pain and swelling.
  • Tooth Fractures: Treatment for fractures that cause pain or soft tissue damage.
  • Avulsion/Luxation: Immediate care for dental trauma.
  • Pre-Surgical Dental Treatments: Necessary dental work before critical medical procedures.
  • Cementation of Final Crowns/Bridges: Especially if the temporary restoration is causing problems.

Other Essential Services

  • Cavities and Restorations: Managing extensive decay or defective restorations that cause pain using interim solutions like silver diamine fluoride and glass ionomers.
  • Denture Adjustments: For oncology patients or when functionality is compromised.
  • Orthodontic Adjustments: Urgent care for issues causing mucosal damage.

Dental Non-Emergency Procedures

Routine or non-urgent dental services are crucial for maintaining dental health but do not require immediate action. These include:

  • Examinations and Cleanings: Regular check-ups, oral examinations, and dental cleanings.
  • Preventive Care: Application of sealants and fluoride treatments to prevent decay.
  • Orthodontics: Standard procedures that do not address acute problems.
  • Tooth Extractions: For asymptomatic teeth.
  • Restorative Care: Treatment of carious lesions that are not causing symptoms.
  • Cosmetic Dentistry: Aesthetic enhancements like whitening and veneers.

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