Emergency Dentistry – Marion, IN
Saving Your Teeth from Injury & Infection
Dental emergencies can be a terrifying experience. If you or a loved one is experiencing a severe dental injury or pain, don’t wait – contact Bruner Dental right away for assistance. In most cases, our emergency dentists in Marion see patients on the same day as their initial call, allowing us to provide much-needed relief. We also offer guidance over the phone on how to better manage certain situations if it takes time for you to reach us. We see a wide variety of dental emergencies, so don’t hesitate to call our office if you’re in pain or experiencing dental health concerns.
Why Choose Bruner Dental for Emergency Dentistry?
- Multiple Forms of Dental Sedation
- Same-Day Emergency Appointments
- Comprehensive Dentistry in One Place
How We Treat Dental Emergencies
- Give Us a Call: Whether you’re experiencing out-of-the-ordinary dental symptoms or you accidentally fell and chipped your tooth, we always encourage our patients who are concerned about their oral health to call our office. While we’re on the phone with you, our team at Bruner Dental will help guide you through first aid treatment while you’re at home and determine whether you require a same-day examination. For our patients in pain, we will try to see you as soon as possible.
- Come in for an Examination: When you arrive for your appointment, our team will take any necessary X-rays and you’ll be seen by one of our emergency dentists in Marion. Based on our team’s findings, we will outline a treatment plan to get you out of pain as well as address the underlying cause of your discomfort.
- Get Treated: After answering any of your questions and going over your recommended treatment plan with you, our team may be able to treat you the same day or schedule an upcoming appointment for you before you leave.
The Most Common Dental Emergencies
When you call our team during a dental emergency, we will help you assess the situation and care for your smile until you reach our dental office. Some of the basics to keep in mind during dental emergencies include the following:
Understanding the Cost of Dental Emergencies
The cost of emergency dentistry in Marion will depend largely on what treatments are necessary to renew your oral health. In most cases, the cost of your emergency dental exam and treatment planning appointment will be fully or partially covered by dental insurance, and we’ll do our utmost to maximize any available benefits for the treatment itself as well. We are also happy to work with third party financiers to find low and no interest payment plans to keep the out-of-pocket costs of these emergency services within your budget.
Keys to Preventing Dental Emergencies
Patients of all ages should follow certain steps to help reduce their chances of experiencing a dental emergency. Don’t try opening packages with your teeth. Always use the appropriate tool. Use caution when eating a particularly hard or sticky food. Always wear a mouthguard when participating in a sporting event where physical contact is possible.
TMJ/TMD Treatment
Chronic jaw pain can start as a mere annoyance and eventually turn into a serious problem that makes it extremely difficult to enjoy life. If you’ve noticed pain in one or both of the joints that attach your lower jaw to your skull, or if you’ve had difficulty chewing or opening your mouth, call us right away. We can diagnose your TMJ disorder and, if necessary, provide you with an oral splint that will relieve your pain and protect the joints from further damage.
Emergency Dentistry FAQs
What constitutes a dental emergency?
From a toothache that developed as a result of poor oral hygiene over the course of several months, to a sudden injury to the mouth that broke a tooth, there are all sorts of dental emergencies out there. It can be difficult to decide which situations warrant dropping everything to contact an emergency dentist. The most common signs that you need emergency care are:
- Teeth that are loose, broken, or missing entirely
- Intense pain
- Profuse bleeding
Even if you’re unsure whether your situation counts as a dental emergency, it’s always best to err on the side of caution and come see us anyway. Ignoring even a minor dental issue now could result in a more serious problem down the road.
Does my tooth need to be extracted?
If a certain tooth has been giving you trouble lately, you might think that the best way to alleviate your discomfort is by removing the tooth altogether. However, we typically only extract a tooth if all other treatment options have been exhausted. This is because removing a tooth comes with its own set of oral health consequences, such as an increased risk of cavities, gum disease, and additional tooth loss. Not to mention, you also have to consider the cost of a prosthetic tooth to replace it. For this reason, we’ll try to save your tooth whenever possible. If we do decide that an extraction is ultimately what’s best for your oral health, we’ll do our utmost to ensure the process is as smooth and stress-free as possible.
My toothache went away. Do I still need treatment?
Yes! At first, you might feel relief if your toothache subsides, but if your pain was due to an infection, the truth is your problem is far from over. A sudden loss of pain could mean the infection has damaged the tooth’s nerve to the point where it stops sending pain signals to the brain. Ignoring the problem could cause the infection to spread. In other words, even if your toothache goes away, you should still give us a call, just to be on the safe side.
What if I have a dental emergency while I’m out of town?
First things first, try not to panic. Find a local dentist who will treat the immediate problem and get you out of pain. That way you can still enjoy the rest of your trip without experiencing dental pain. Then, give our dental office a call and book an appointment for when you return. From there, we can determine whether any further treatment is needed.
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