Emergency Dental Care in Hampton Roads
At Eastern Virginia Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, we provide specialized emergency dental care for patients experiencing urgent dental and oral health concerns throughout Hampton Roads.
Specialized Emergency Dental Care When You Need It Most
Dental emergencies can happen without warning. Severe tooth pain, a broken or knocked-out tooth, dental infections, swelling, and traumatic injuries may require prompt evaluation and treatment. At Eastern Virginia Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, we provide specialized emergency dental care for patients experiencing urgent dental and oral health concerns throughout Hampton Roads.
As experienced oral surgeons, we treat dental emergencies that may require surgical care, tooth extraction, treatment of dental trauma, or evaluation of injuries involving the teeth, jaw, and surrounding facial structures. Our Virginia Beach and Norfolk offices provide convenient access to specialized emergency oral surgery when urgent care is needed.
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Our Procedures
- Dental Emergencies
- Apicoectomy
- Bone Grafting
- Corrective Jaw Surgery (Orthognathic Surgery)
- Dental Extractions
- Dental Implants
- Facial Trauma Reconstruction
- Impacted Canines
- Oral Cancer Exam
- Oral Pathology
- Panoramic X-Rays
- Ridge Modification
- Sedation Dentistry
- Sinus Augmentation
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea Appliances
- Soft Tissue Grafting
- TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorders)
- Wisdom Teeth Extractions
Types of Dental Emergencies We Treat
Not every dental problem requires emergency treatment, but certain symptoms and injuries should be evaluated promptly. Our team provides emergency dental treatment for a range of urgent conditions.
Knocked-Out
Tooth
A knocked-out tooth is a serious dental emergency that requires prompt attention. A tooth that has been completely displaced from its socket may sometimes be preserved when treated quickly.
If you experience a knocked-out tooth, handle it carefully by the crown rather than the root and seek professional care as soon as possible. An oral surgeon can evaluate the injury and determine the appropriate treatment based on the condition of the tooth, socket, and surrounding tissues.
Cracked or
Broken Tooth
A cracked or broken tooth can result from an accident, sports injury, biting down on something hard, or other trauma. Depending on the location and severity of the damage, treatment may range from monitoring the injury to emergency tooth extraction when the tooth cannot be saved.
Prompt evaluation can help prevent additional damage and identify whether surgical treatment is necessary.
Dislodged or
Loose Tooth
A tooth that becomes loose or displaced following an injury may indicate damage to the supporting bone and tissues. Dental trauma can affect more than the visible tooth, which is why an evaluation by an oral surgeon may be recommended.
We can assess the extent of the injury and determine whether the tooth and surrounding structures require specialized treatment.
Severe Tooth
Pain
Sudden or severe tooth pain can have several causes, including infection, inflammation, trauma, or significant damage to a tooth. While some dental pain can be managed by a general dentist, severe symptoms may require an emergency oral surgeon when surgical treatment or extraction is necessary.
If pain is accompanied by swelling, fever, facial swelling, difficulty swallowing, or other concerning symptoms, seek urgent professional evaluation.
Dental Infection
or Swelling
A dental infection can cause significant pain, swelling, tenderness, and other symptoms. Infections that spread into the surrounding tissues can become serious and require prompt treatment.
When Should I Seek Emergency Dental Care?
Seek prompt professional care if you experience:
- Severe or sudden tooth pain
- A knocked-out tooth
- A broken or severely cracked tooth
- A loose or displaced tooth following an injury
- Significant swelling around the tooth, jaw, or face
- Signs of a dental infection
- Bleeding that does not stop
- An injury to the mouth, teeth, jaw, or face
- Trauma involving the teeth or jaw
When symptoms are severe or rapidly worsening, do not wait for the problem to resolve on its own. Early evaluation can help prevent complications and determine the appropriate course of treatment.
Emergency Tooth Extraction
Sometimes an injured, infected, or severely damaged tooth cannot be restored and requires removal. Emergency tooth extraction may be recommended when a tooth is causing severe pain, has sustained significant damage, or is contributing to an infection.
As oral surgeons, we are trained to manage both routine and complex tooth extractions, including cases involving impacted teeth, difficult-to-remove teeth, infection, and dental trauma. Our team will evaluate your condition and explain your treatment options before proceeding.
Dental Trauma and Facial Injuries
Dental emergencies can involve more than the teeth. Accidents, falls, sports injuries, and other incidents can cause dental trauma affecting the jaw, facial bones, soft tissues, and teeth.
Eastern Virginia Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery also provides specialized care for facial trauma, including injuries involving the mouth, jaw, and facial structures. An oral and maxillofacial surgeon can evaluate the full extent of an injury and determine whether surgical treatment is needed.
What Should I Do During a Dental Emergency?
When a dental emergency occurs, remain calm and seek professional guidance as soon as possible. Avoid placing unnecessary pressure on an injured tooth or attempting to repair a damaged tooth yourself.
For significant injuries, severe swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, or symptoms affecting breathing or swallowing, emergency medical care may be necessary. For urgent dental and oral surgical concerns, contact Eastern Virginia Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery for guidance on the appropriate next step.
Why Choose Eastern Virginia OMS for Emergency Dental Care?
Emergency dental problems can require more than routine dental treatment. Our oral and maxillofacial surgeons have specialized training in surgical procedures involving the teeth, jaws, mouth, and facial structures.
When your emergency requires surgical expertise, our team can evaluate the underlying problem and provide appropriate emergency oral surgery or coordinate additional care when necessary.
With convenient offices in Virginia Beach and Norfolk, Eastern Virginia Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery provides specialized emergency dental care for patients throughout Hampton Roads.
Emergency Dental Care in Hampton Roads
If you are experiencing a dental emergency that may require oral surgical care, contact Eastern Virginia Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery as soon as possible. Our team can help determine whether your condition requires urgent evaluation and guide you toward the appropriate treatment.
We provide emergency dental care in Hampton Roads, with offices serving patients in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and surrounding communities.
What is considered a dental emergency?
A dental emergency may include severe tooth pain, a knocked-out or severely damaged tooth, significant swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, dental infection, or an injury involving the teeth, jaw, or face.
What should I do if I knock out a tooth?
Seek professional care immediately. Handle the tooth carefully by the crown and avoid touching the root. Prompt evaluation is important because treatment options may depend on how quickly the injury is addressed.
When should I go to the emergency room for a dental problem?
Go to an emergency room for serious symptoms such as difficulty breathing or swallowing, significant facial swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, or severe facial trauma. For urgent dental problems that require oral surgical care, contact an oral surgeon as soon as possible.
Can a broken tooth be treated as a dental emergency?
A broken tooth should be evaluated promptly, particularly when there is severe pain, significant damage, bleeding, or signs of infection. Depending on the condition of the tooth, treatment may include restoration or emergency tooth extraction.
How quickly should I get treatment for a dental emergency?
The appropriate timing depends on the type and severity of the emergency. Injuries such as a knocked-out tooth, significant dental trauma, severe swelling, or uncontrolled bleeding require prompt attention. Contact a dental professional as soon as possible for guidance.
Emergency Dental Care in Hampton Roads
If you are experiencing a dental emergency that may require oral surgical care, contact Eastern Virginia Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery as soon as possible. Our team can help determine whether your condition requires urgent evaluation and guide you toward the appropriate treatment.
We provide emergency dental care in Hampton Roads, with offices serving patients in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and surrounding communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is considered a dental emergency?
A dental emergency may include severe tooth pain, a knocked-out or severely damaged tooth, significant swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, dental infection, or an injury involving the teeth, jaw, or face.
What should I do if I knock out a tooth?
Seek professional care immediately. Handle the tooth carefully by the crown and avoid touching the root. Prompt evaluation is important because treatment options may depend on how quickly the injury is addressed.
When should I go to the emergency room for a dental problem?
Go to an emergency room for serious symptoms such as difficulty breathing or swallowing, significant facial swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, or severe facial trauma. For urgent dental problems that require oral surgical care, contact an oral surgeon as soon as possible.
Can a broken tooth be treated as a dental emergency?
A broken tooth should be evaluated promptly, particularly when there is severe pain, significant damage, bleeding, or signs of infection. Depending on the condition of the tooth, treatment may include restoration or emergency tooth extraction.
How quickly should I get treatment for a dental emergency?
The appropriate timing depends on the type and severity of the emergency. Injuries such as a knocked-out tooth, significant dental trauma, severe swelling, or uncontrolled bleeding require prompt attention. Contact a dental professional as soon as possible for guidance.