(870) 802-1500
Emergency Dentist in Jonesboro, AR
At Troy Bartels, DDS, we provide quality, Jonesboro family dental care—even in emergency situations! We understand that not all dental care is planned and preventive, and we want to be here for you when an urgent situation arises. Whether you’re experiencing extreme tooth pain or your child has just suffered severe dental trauma, our doors are open to you. Contact us for now for a same-day emergency dental appointment or call: (870) 802-1500.
What are Common Dental Emergencies?
Knowing the most common dental emergencies can help prepare you if you find yourself in one of these scenarios. If you’re experiencing any of the following, please contact our office immediately.
- Abnormal Swelling or Bleeding
- Bump on Gums
- Chipped Tooth or Cracked Tooth
- Knocked-Out Tooth/Broken Teeth
- Loose Filling or Restoration
- Loose Tooth
- Severe Toothache
Contact Us
Call us at 870-802-1500 or fill out the form below.
Our Approach to Emergency Dental Treatment
As a dentist, Dr. Bartels’ priority is to meet the needs of as many patients as possible. To make this a reality, we welcome new patients even if their reason for visiting is because they need emergency dental care. We treat each of our patients with the same level of hospitality and we keep one goal in mind—to get you back to your daily routine as efficiently as possible. We reserve space in our schedule so we can accommodate unexpected visits and serve as Jonesboro’s trusted emergency dentist.
Emergency Root Canals
Sometimes a tooth will need to have an emergency root canal performed in order to get our patient out of pain. However, based upon the symptoms and whether or not there is an active infection in the tooth, we may elect to start the root canal to get you comfortable, and then finish it on another day when the discomfort has subsided. At your emergency appointment we’ll be able to diagnose the specific dental problem and determine what treatment is most appropriate. Note that teet that have root canals will likely need to have a dental crown placed as a final restoration to protect the tooth.
Cost of Emergency Dentistry
With us, emergency treatment won’t cost you any more than it would at a planned visit. We don’t believe in capitalizing on our patients’ misfortune. Instead, we do everything we can to make dental care affordable. We work with a variety of insurance providers, offer our exclusive Bartels Discount Plan, and accept CareCredit® patient financing when you need help with out-of-pocket costs. Don’t let your dental needs fall second to your financing. Please call us and speak with a member of our team to schedule an appointment and ask questions about your financial options today!
Below is a list of general information about some types of dental emergencies. This information is for educational purposes only and is not designed to replace coming to the dentist:
Temporary crown out: Even though we use strong cements, it’s possible for a dental crown to come out. If your temporary crown comes out, please call us and be sure to bring the crown with you. Do not try to recement the crown with other types of cement. If you are away on vacation and the crown is in an esthetic area, you can go to the drug store and purchase Fixodent (for dentures) and use the material to help hold the crown in until you can come in to the office.
Tooth pushed back, forward, in, or down: When a tooth is moved out of its normal position, we call this a “luxation.” If you have a tooth that has been moved from its normal position, please call our office immediately. Because the mouth tends to heal very quickly, if a tooth is knocked out of position, it can heal back in the wrong position. Thus, it’s important that you contact us as soon as possible so we can try to put the tooth back in the proper position for proper healing.
Tooth knocked out: If a tooth has been knocked out, please call the office immediately. When a tooth is knocked out of your mouth, the long-term prognosis for keeping the tooth is very poor; so it is important that we treat you as soon as possible. If you have the tooth, do not wash, scrape or clean off the tooth. If at all possible, put the tooth in a cup of saliva or milk. Doing so will help prolong the life of the tooth outside of the mouth.
Lost Filling or Dental Restoration: If you have a filling that breaks and you now have a hole in your tooth, or a sharp edge that is cutting your tongue, call our dental office so we can take care of it right away. Even if we do not have time to provide comprehensive dental care at the visit, we can usually place a temporary filling and smooth out any rough edges so you can go on comfortably with your day.
Painful denture or denture sore spot. As much as we try to make dentures and removable partials 100% comfortable, denture sores can occur. If you have a denture sore, please call the office to come in to be seen. In addition, please make sure you wear the denture for a bit on the day before and of your appointment. If your denture has been out of your mouth for several days when you come for treatment, the sore spot may have healed already, and we won’t be able to see it to adjust the denture.
