{"id":195,"date":"2024-12-02T23:09:10","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T23:09:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lapradafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=195"},"modified":"2025-01-13T23:10:38","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T23:10:38","slug":"contact-dentist-need-them-most-dental-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lapradafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2024\/12\/02\/contact-dentist-need-them-most-dental-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Contact a Dentist When You Need Them Most"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lapradafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2024\/12\/02\/contact-dentist-need-them-most-dental-emergency\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lapradafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"Dentist examining a patient\u2019s teeth\" class=\"wp-image-196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lapradafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lapradafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image.png 453w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you or your loved one loses or damages a tooth, develops a severe toothache, or sustains an oral injury, you probably want to receive dental care right away! Your instincts are good in such a situation; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lapradafamilydentistry.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">dental emergencies<\/a> like these can often become worse without prompt treatment. But how do you contact a dentist on such short notice? Will they even accept a same-day appointment?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, this post will go over what you need to know about finding a dentist when you them most. So keep calm and read on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call Your Regular Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If there\u2019s a dentist you see on a regular basis, call them first. Many practices do accept same-day appointments in the case of an emergency, and they\u2019ll do their best to see you as soon as possible. Even if it happens to be outside their normal business hours, it\u2019s still worth trying to contact them. Some dental offices have systems in place to arrange appointments after closing time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Search the Internet for Nearby Offices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, some troubling dental situations can wait a day or two without putting your oral health at risk. For example, lost fillings or crowns, a broken denture, jaw pain, and mild tooth sensitivity are not necessarily cause for alarm \u2013 though they can be shocking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if the problem is a toothache, chipped or cracked tooth, loose or knocked-out pearly white, oral injury, or hazardous object stuck between the teeth, then you might want to start searching the internet for other available offices. The ADA has a \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/findadentist.ada.org\/\">find-a-dentist<\/a>\u201d tool that can help speed up the process. You can even filter for a specific specialty, though if you\u2019re not sure what type of dentist would be best, try to find a general practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If All Else Fails, Go to the ER!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can\u2019t find a dentist available to take care of your urgent needs, go to the emergency room! While dentists are generally better equipped to treat specific dental conditions, emergency room staff can provide pain relief and administer stabilization measures. They can also put you in touch with an emergency-ready dentist when necessary, so don\u2019t hesitate to resort to this option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s more likely than not that you\u2019ll be able to find a quality dentist for your dental emergency, but it\u2019s nice to know that if you can\u2019t, you can rely on an emergency room for same-day care. No matter what your specific needs are, it\u2019s important to seek treatment promptly. Your dentist will work hard to restore your oral health!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lapradafamilydentistry.com\/meet-your-dentists.html\">La Prada Family Dentistry<\/a> is well-equipped to treat patients of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you\u2019ve chipped a tooth or lost a filling, we\u2019ll do our best to see you as soon as possible and make sure you\u2019re comfortable during treatment. We have same-day appointments available for dental emergencies, as well as extended evening hours and weekend availability. If you need urgent dental care near Garland, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lapradafamilydentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a> our office at 214-227-6577.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you or your loved one loses or damages a tooth, develops a severe toothache, or sustains an oral injury, you probably want to receive dental care right away! 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