Emergency Dental Care
I'm Having An Emergency
Immediate Help for Dental Emergencies
At Leominster Family Dentists, we understand that dental emergencies can happen at times and require immediate attention. Whether you’re experiencing severe tooth pain, a knocked-out tooth, or any other urgent dental issue, our team is here to provide prompt and effective care. If you believe you are having a dental emergency, please contact us immediately at 978-534-9216.
Office Hours
- Monday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m
- Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m
- Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost of a Dental Emergency
Dental emergencies are subject to the same payment guidelines as regular dental services. You can find a list of our accepted insurance providers, forms of payment, and all other payment information on our financial page or by visiting our office fees page to see the costs of preventative, cosmetic, or restorative procedures.
Insurance and Financial Information Office Fees
Urgent Dental Care
Every dental injury is urgent. But if it’s a sports injury, it’s unlikely that your dentist is around to help out. In fact, the incident often takes place away from home.
With all types of dental injuries, the sooner you treat them the better. So even if your dentist isn’t around, or you’re on the road, be sure to put in a call to a dental office right away (even if it’s from the emergency room).
Explain the nature of the injury and the event that caused it and your dentist will help you decide what needs to be done and how soon. Even when we’re not in the office, one of the doctors is always on call and will get back to you quickly to review your situation.
Time lines suggested below should serve as a guide, however it is your dentist who should ultimately make the decision about what to do.
What To Do and When To Do It
Timing and appropriate treatment are both critical when trying to save an injured tooth. As far as timing goes, we break things down into the following three categories:
Immediate
Treat Within 5 Minutes
If a tooth has been knocked completely out of the socket (“avulsed”) this is a dental emergency, the faster you act the better the chances of saving the tooth long term.
Urgent
Treat Within 6 Hours
If the tooth is still in the socket but looks as though it’s been pushed in, tipped or twisted, or starting to come out, you have an urgent situation. Although the injury is considered serious, you have a much better chance of keeping the tooth than if it had been avulsed (knocked out).
Less Urgent
Treat Within 12 Hours
If a tooth is broken or chipped but still firmly anchored in the socket (not loose and not moved from its original position), chances are very good for keeping the tooth and timing is less critical.
Don’t Wait—Call Now!
If you are experiencing a dental emergency, do not delay. Call Leominster Family Dentists immediately at 978-534-9216 to schedule an emergency dental appointment. We are here to provide the urgent dental care you need to alleviate pain and restore your smile.
