Emergency Dental Care — Here When You Need Us

Dental emergencies are conditions involving your teeth, gums, or jaw that require prompt attention to:

Typical emergencies include knocked-out teeth, severe toothaches, fractured teeth, abscesses, facial swelling, or traumatic injury to the mouth.

Call us right away — Let us know it’s an emergency so we can prioritize you.
Rinse gently with warm salt water to clean the area.
Control bleeding by applying firm but gentle pressure with clean gauze or cloth for 10–15 minutes.
Manage swelling by applying a cold compress to your cheek (10–15 min on, 10–15 min off).
Save any broken fragments — if a tooth is broken, collect any pieces, rinse gently, and bring them with you.

If a tooth is completely knocked out:

Hold it by the crown (not the root).
Rinse it with water (don’t scrub).
Try to reinsert it if possible; if not, store it in milk, saline, or your mouth (between cheek and gum) until you reach us. elmendorfrichardson.tricare.mil+2Cigna+2

In the event of severe trauma, broken facial bones, or life-threatening swelling affecting breathing, seek hospital emergency services immediately.

We make every effort to see true emergencies as soon as possible.
During your visit, we’ll address your most urgent concern first (pain relief, infection control, stabilization).
We handle many emergency treatments in-house—such as temporary restorations, extractions, repairs, root canal treatment, or prescribing antibiotics/pain medication.
Some procedures may require follow-up visits to complete full restoration.

We accept emergency calls during regular office hours.
After-hours or if the office is closed, we maintain an on-call system for patients.
Call our main number and follow the prompts to reach our emergency line.
Please identify yourself as an existing (or prospective) patient and explain your emergency.

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Be honest & detailed: Describe your symptoms (pain level, swelling, how/when injury occurred).
Insurance & pricing: We work with many insurers. Emergency visits may incur additional cost—check your coverage and call us for estimates.
Follow-up is key: After your emergency appointment, return for definitive treatment (crowns, full restorations, etc.).
Prevention matters: Use mouthguards, avoid chewing hard objects, attend regular exams to catch issues early.

We prioritize prompt attention and compassionate care
Modern diagnostic technology ensures fast assessments
Experienced team trained in emergency and trauma management
Coordinated care—if your case requires specialist consultation, we’ll guide and refer appropriately

Emergency Care in Kernersville