Emergency Dental Care
At Balanced Dental in Stuart, we know that many dental conditions require emergency dental care that can’t wait for a more convenient time. We’re here to help you handle the unexpected as quickly as possible, with a holistic dentistry approach. We can usually see patients with emergencies the same day.
What Is a Dental Emergency?
A dental emergency is any dental condition that is either severely painful or a danger to the patient’s health and well-being. You may have a dental emergency if:
You’re experiencing severe tooth pain not relieved by over-the-counter pain medicines
You’ve had an injury to your teeth or jaw
You’ve had a tooth extracted and are now experiencing a toothache that won’t go away or extreme pain and swelling
You’ve fractured or broken a tooth
An adult tooth is loose or has fallen out
You have cracked or broken dental restorations
You have swelling or inflammation inside or outside your mouth
You’re experiencing severe jaw pain
You cannot move your jaw