Emergency Dentistry St. Augustine
Let Us Help You Out of Pain
Whether it is a piece of food that causes your crown to pop off or a tooth that is knocked out as a result of a friendly game of tackle football, dental emergencies can range in severity. However, just because you believe one may not be as serious as another doesn’t mean you should avoid professional help. At Total Dental Care: Tony Lee, DMD, we want you to call our office right away, no matter the type of dental injury. Offering same-day emergency dentistry appointments in St. Augustine, we’ll work quickly to get you in and be seen by Dr. Lee so that you can return home with a pain- and damage-free smile.
Why Choose Total Dental Care: Tony Lee, DMD for Emergency Dentistry?
- Same-Day Dental Emergency Appointments
- We’ll Help Maximize Your Dental Benefits
- Sedation Dentistry Offered to Patients in Need
How We Treat Dental Emergencies
To ensure you receive the most efficient and effective treatment, the following steps should be taken when a dental emergency occurs:
- Call and schedule an appointment – Our team members will schedule a same-day appointment should your situation require immediate care. After explaining the reason for your emergency visit, we will offer first-aid tips that you can use while you wait to see Dr. Lee.
- Undergo a thorough examination – When arriving at our office, we will escort you to a treatment room and take diagnostic images of your mouth. This will help Dr. Lee to more thoroughly examine the problem area while also performing a visual examination.
- Compile our findings – Lee will compile all of his findings to produce a complete treatment plan that includes the recommended services. He will go over it with you to determine if you would like to proceed.
- Helping you out of pain – Once you agree to the proposed plan, we will get to work relieving you of any pain while addressing the damaged portion of your smile.
The Most Common Dental Emergencies
There are many different types of dental emergencies, each with its own challenges. While some are less problematic than others (i.e., soft tissue laceration), others need immediate treatment to avoid tooth loss (i.e., knocked-out tooth). To know how you should proceed when faced with a dental injury, review our list of the most common dental emergencies below.
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