Emergency Dentistry

Dental Care In Henrico, VA When You Need It Most

Woman covering her mouth in discomfort needing emergency dentistry treatment at tuckahoe creek dental in richmond, va.

Dental emergencies rarely happen at a convenient time, which can feel stressful! Emergency dentistry addresses problems such as knocked out teeth, tooth pain, broken or chipped teeth and more. At Tuckahoe Creek Dental, we provide prompt, patient-focused emergency dentistry in Henrico, VA and the Greater Richmond area with a high-tech, compassionate and personalized approach.

For heavy bleeding and life threatening emergencies, please call 911 or go directly to the nearest hospital emergency room. For urgent dental concerns, please call our office at (804) 741-2812 and we will have you come in for a visit as quickly as possible.

What Is A Dental Emergency?

A dental emergency is any situation involving your teeth, jaw, lips and tongue that requires prompt care to relieve severe pain, save a tooth or prevent infection. If you’re unsure whether your situation qualifies as an emergency, give us a call. Our team will help you determine if you need to come into our Henrico office for an emergency dentistry visit or if you should go to a hospital or urgent care.

Common dental emergencies include:

  • Severe tooth ache or tooth pain
  • Chipped teeth
  • Broken or cracked teeth

  • Knocked-out (avulsed) teeth

  • Broken fillings or crowns
  • Swelling or dental abscess
  • Gum, lip or tongue injury

What To Do During Dental Emergencies

Moving swiftly during a dental emergency can help save your teeth. You can handle several common dental emergencies on your own until you can get to our office. Here’s what we recommend you do for the following common dental emergencies:

Knocked-Out
Tooth

  • Rinse the tooth gently with water if it’s dirty.
  • Touch the crown and not the tooth’s root.
  • If you can put it back in the socket, do so. Otherwise, soak it in a container of milk.
  • Call our office immediately!

Chipped Or
Broken Tooth

  • Rinse your mouth with warm water.
  • Save any broken pieces and bring them with you to our office.
  • Use a cold compress for swelling.
  • Contact us right away!

Painful
Toothache

  • Rinse your mouth with warm salt water.
  • Gently floss around the tooth to remove any trapped debris.
  • Avoid placing aspirin directly on the gums.
  • Call us if pain persists or worsens.

Swelling or Abscess

Swelling, fever or a pimple-like bump on the gums may indicate infection. Do not ignore these symptoms. Untreated infections can spread. Call our office immediately if you notice any signs or symptoms of abscess.

Our Approach To Dental Emergencies

At Tuckahoe Creek Dental, we combine advanced diagnostic technology with a calm, reassuring approach to make sure you get the swift care you need. When you arrive at our Henrico office for an emergency dentistry visit, we will evaluate the problem using advanced digital imaging if needed, identify the source of pain or trauma and provide relief as quickly and thoroughly as possible.

Dr. Graham is known for his meticulous attention to detail and patient communication. We’ll explain your treatment options clearly and compassionately. Depending on your needs, treatment may include restorative dental solutions. Our goal with emergency dentistry treatment is not just to fix the immediate issue but to also restore the function of your entire smile and protect your overall oral health.

Preventing Future Dental Emergencies

While not all dental emergencies can be avoided, routine dental visits significantly reduce your risk. Proactive, preventative dental care is one of the best ways to protect your smile. Regular dental exams allow our team to detect cracks, decay and other common dental problems before they require emergency dentistry treatment.

We also recommend:

  • Wearing a custom mouthguard when playing contact sports or high impact activities.
  • Avoiding chewing ice and other hard objects.
  • Maintaining your regular six-month dental checkups.

Emergency Dentistry In Henrico & Greater Richmond

While dental emergencies are stressful, how we take care of them will not be. At Tuckahoe Creek Dental, we provide high-tech dentistry with a personalized touch, serving patients in Henrico, Tuckahoe, Goochland, Chesterfield and the surrounding Richmond, VA communities.

For most dental emergencies, call our office at (804) 741-2812 immediately. We’ll get you seen as soon as possible to get your smile back on track! For emergencies that are life threatening, always call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room.

Purpose. Precision. Quality.

Caring for Generations of Smiles In Metro Richmond

Tuckahoe Creek Dental is proud to offer family friendly, high quality dental care with the latest technologies to the community in Henrico, Virginia. Dr. Matthew Graham and our team focus on patient education through our comprehensive array of dental services personalized to patients’ needs. Request your appointment today to receive dental care that truly stands out.