Dental Emergencies
Urgent Care When You Need It Most
Fast, compassionate treatment to relieve pain and protect your smile.
Dental emergencies can happen without warning — from sudden tooth pain to broken restorations or infections. At Quarryville Family Dentistry, we’re here to provide prompt care in a comfortable and judgment-free environment. Our team will assess your situation, take any necessary X-rays, and offer immediate treatment to ease discomfort and prevent complications. Whether it’s a cracked tooth, lost filling, or persistent pain, we’re ready to help you feel better — quickly and safely.
What is a Dental Emergency?
A dental filling is a restoration that is specifically used to fill in an area of one or more teeth that have become decayed. Dental decay, known as a cavity, can infiltrate a tooth and cause it to become weak. Over time, the decay essentially eats into the tooth to reach the inner pulp. Before the decay is allowed to get to this point, it's removed and replaced with a tooth-colored composite resin filling.
Why do you need treatment for a Dental Emergency?
A dental emergency can get worse in a short period of time without proper treatment. Something that would be considered more minor can escalate to where it is a real issue. In some cases, infections may occur and need treatment alongside the actual emergency that you're dealing with at the moment. This is why we recommend quick, adequate treatment as soon as possible.
Who is a candidate for Dental Fillings?
We see a number of different dental emergencies on any given day. For this reason, we recommend coming in to be seen whenever you notice something is wrong. Some of the more common emergencies include,
- Severe toothache and pain
- Abscessing and infections
- Broken or cracked teeth
- Lost fillings, crowns or bridge work
- Broken or lost appliances (dentures, night guards)
What can be expected while undergoing Dental Emergency treatment?
The first thing we'll do is to ask you about the problem you're currently experiencing. This allows us to see if an x-ray is necessary and if it is, we will work to take one quickly and easily. We examine the x-ray and your teeth to determine the root cause of the actual problem.
You will then have treatment administered while you're in the office, as this helps to prevent the problem from getting worse. We will prescribe antibiotics if there is an active infection present at the time of your appointment.
If you think you might have an emergency and want to come in to see someone, contact our office today and our helpful staff members can further assist you.
Don’t Wait — Get Relief Fast
Your dental emergency deserves expert attention.
If you're experiencing a dental emergency, contact our office right away. We’ll do our best to get you seen as soon as possible and help you get back to feeling like yourself again.
