Emergency Dental Care
A toothache that will not quit, a broken crown the week of a wedding, a child's knocked-out tooth — dental emergencies are stressful, and waiting usually makes them worse. If you are in pain, call the office first and tell us what is happening. We set aside time for urgent visits and will get you in as quickly as we can.
Call us before you do anything else. Over the phone we can help you triage the situation, walk you through simple first-aid steps for bleeding or swelling, and — if a tooth has been knocked out — explain how to handle and preserve it so it has the best chance of being saved.
When you arrive, our first goal is relief. An exam and imaging pinpoint the source of the pain, and we treat the cause rather than masking it — whether that means a filling, a crown, root canal therapy, an extraction, or treatment for an infection. Before you leave, we schedule any follow-up care so the problem does not return.
When to call us right away
- Severe or lingering toothache
- Broken, cracked, or knocked-out teeth
- Lost fillings and crowns
- Facial swelling or a dental abscess
- Injuries to the lips, gums, or tongue
Questions about emergency dental care?
Call Dentists of Culpeper at (540) 555-0143 or request a visit online — new patients are always welcome in Culpeper, VA.