Dental Emergency
Ocala, The Villages, Belleview, Lady Lake & Area
Why Choose Ocala Dental Care for your Dental Emergency?
From a Lost Crown or Filling to a Toothache or Knocked-Out Tooth, We Can Help You With Your Dental Emergency!
At Ocala Dental Care, we’re always here for you, especially in times of dental emergencies. We can usually provide same-day appointments, Monday through Friday, and our onsite lab and clinical skills mean we can meet nearly every need in-house. We won’t refer you for your treatment. Our services cover many urgent concerns, including sudden pain, missing or knocked-out teeth, and structural damage. We also provide a call service that operates round the clock all year. Even outside business hours, we can advise you on the best way to address your dental emergency. Prompt care can significantly ease discomfort and lessen the severity of any damage.
Providing a Wide Range of Emergency Dental Procedures
Severe Toothache
A sudden or severe/painful toothache is a dental emergency. It could indicate that dental decay has reached the nerve of your tooth, and you may need a root canal procedure to remove the infection and alleviate the pain. For temporary relief, try rinsing with cold or warm water. We recommend over-the-counter painkillers before scheduling an appointment.
An Abscess
This is a formal name for a severe tooth infection. An abscess can cause tooth pain, sensitivity, swollen glands, and bad breath. It’s crucial to address this dental infection promptly to avoid serious complications.
Knocked Out Tooth Repair
A knocked-out tooth is among the most alarming dental emergencies. However, with our expert care, we can quickly restore your appearance and dental function. In fact, in many cases, we can save your natural tooth. However, you must act quickly when the tooth comes out. Rinse it off carefully without touching the roots. Then, place it back in the socket and bite down to keep it in place. If this causes discomfort, store the tooth in a container of milk, saliva, or saline.
If reattaching your natural tooth is not possible, we can replace it with a nearly identical restoration. A bridge, a common and affordable option, is made up of three or more crowns that will attach to your natural teeth, much like a single crown. We use advanced materials such as porcelain and zirconia and often provide same-day bridges. Alternatively, a dental implant will replace both your tooth and the root. Dr. Salifu and Dr. Geris can perform all the steps in implant dentistry. Once treatment is complete, you will have an incredibly stable and lifelike restoration to prevent jawbone recession.
Broken or Cracked Tooth Repair
The protocol for a broken tooth is like that of a knocked-out tooth. If the missing piece is large enough, store it in milk, saliva, or saline. In the interim, you can minimize discomfort by taking over-the-counter medication or using an ice pack. If there is any bleeding, gently bite down on a piece of gauze.
The severity of the structural damage determines the appropriate treatment for a broken tooth. A professional dentist best makes this decision. In most cases, a crown may be necessary for restoration. We use porcelain and zirconia for our restorations, ensuring your custom-crafted crown will have a natural color and a slight translucence. We recommend root canal therapy if a large crack has exposed your tooth root.
How to Avoid a Dental Emergency
Some dental emergencies are unplanned and, therefore, hard to prepare for. However, some emergencies can be avoided. To prevent dental emergencies, it’s essential to be proactive. Regular dental check-ups every six months, combined with a consistent oral hygiene routine, which you can control, can help you stay ahead of potential issues. Remember to brush at least twice a day, floss daily, and be mindful of the foods you eat to protect your teeth from damage.
Schedule your Emergency Dental Appointment Today!
At Ocala Dental Care, we recognize that a dental emergency can be painful and time-sensitive. Your well-being is our top priority, and we are committed to providing prompt and effective care. If you have significant oral pain, please get in touch with us directly at (352) 237-6196. Although we can usually book same-day emergency appointments Monday through Friday, you do need to call ahead. Contact Ocala Dental Care immediately to receive the important care you need.
A pleasant staff and a friendly atmosphere. Very helpful staff scheduled my wife for her bothering her tooth. We got it quick and no problems the very next day. Thank you!
Onsite Dental Lab
In-House
Our in-house dental lab uses only quality materials for a host of treatments and procedures. Having a dental lab on-site allows us to offer a quick turnaround on procedures such as dentures, crowns, denture repair, and other services.
One Stop Shop
Ocala Dental Care’s dental lab is a one-stop shop for all your dental needs. Be it crafting new prosthetics or repairing your existing dentures on the same day, we offer comprehensive solutions.
Same Day Denture Repair
We can reline and repair your old denture using advanced materials at our onsite dental lab, often in one day. As a result, you no longer need to depend on sub-par alternatives when you damage your dentures.
Same Day Service
We offer same-day dentistry services, including dentures, denture repair, crowns, bridges and tooth extractions. Additionally, we can do fillings and remove old fillings in the same day.