It’s easy to feel scared during your first dental emergency. After all, you’ve never had a severe oral injury or accident before that point. It’s likely that you don’t know how your future care will go. Still, you can easily educate yourself on that matter. All you need to do is memorize a few simple points. In fact, your Denver dentist is glad to lay them out for you. Read on to learn four things to expect from an emergency dental visit.
A Near-Immediate Appointment Time
Of course, a dental emergency is an urgent oral issue. That means the dentist will see you in a few days at most.
You see, dentists want to treat your emergency right away. Prompt care ensures you’ll avoid severe side effects and issues. So, most will see you either the same day you call or a few days after. They (or their staff) can even provide phone instructions while you wait for the visit.
An Emergency Oral Exam
When you arrive for your visit, the dentist must learn the nature of your problem. Therefore, expect them to perform an emergency oral exam.
Put simply, an emergency oral exam just focuses on the problem area. It aims to know what’s going on at the site of your pain or distress. By doing so, it can address your issue and suggest the right procedure. The exam may even include digital X-rays to ensure an accurate diagnosis.
A Review of Your Treatment Options
The dentist will know the problem you face after the exam. Given that fact, expect them to review the possible treatment options with you.
Often, there’s more than one way to treat an urgent oral issue. Your dentist will thus outline several options you could choose from. Based on your needs, you can then select the one that suits you best. Your choice can also take cost-related factors into account.
Crucial Pain Relief
Once they’ve settled your treatment plan, the dental team will quickly address the source of your pain. Their training, experience, and resources make them well-equipped to do so.
Normally, there are several ways to relieve pain from a dental emergency. One is for the dentist to perform in-office treatment that works on the underlying cause. In contrast, they could recommend that you take painkillers after returning home. The dentist may even inject an anesthetic to offer fast relief.
When you grasp the items above, you’ll know what to expect from an emergency dental visit. Remember them, and feel free to ask your dentist for more pointers.
About the Practice
Riviera Family Dentistry is based in Denver, CO. Led by Dr. Luke Vernon, our practice strives to give each patient truly convenient dental care. That means we offer preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services, as well as Invisalign clear aligners. Our office also takes same-day emergency appointments, no matter the patient’s oral needs! For more details or to book a visit, you can reach us on our website or by phone at (720)-902-8080.