Emergency dentistry in Cleveland, OH for care that immediately relieves pain, supports long-term health
Dental emergencies can mean a lot of different things. Regardless of the nature of your emergency, we urge you to call us immediately at (216) 616-1155. As your experts in oral anatomy and dentistry treatments, Downtown Dental Services is equipped to ease pain and resolve a range of conditions quickly and in a way that supports the long-term health and beauty of your smile. Furthermore, Dr. Tony Lu accommodates same-day emergency appointments for any patients in and around downtown Cleveland, OH. You should never have to wait for urgent dental care, especially when moments often matter to preserve your natural teeth.
Toothache relief
There are many sources of aching teeth. Often, painful teeth do not arise overnight. As tooth decay and gum disease work their way through oral tissues, pain can become unbearable. Fortunately, there are many opportunities to “catch” these conditions earlier into the disease process, before they produce considerable pain that interferes with your work, school, sleep, ability to eat, and quality of life in general. There is peace of mind, knowing that a calm, skilled, and non-judgmental team is nearby to immediately provide pain relief and get you back on the road to great oral health.
In some cases, the source of your aching tooth may be due to a fracture or a worn dental restoration. Cracks in fillings and crowns, for instance, can allow for harmful bacteria to enter. From there, bacteria wreak havoc on the innermost, tissues of the tooth. Depending on your needs, we may be able to repair the restoration or hold the fractured tooth together with the likes of a crown. Root canal therapy may “save” a tooth with deep decay at its center (pulp tissue). A mature tooth does not require the pulp to remain healthy, and root canal therapy is much easier and gentler than you may think!
Toothy trauma
Of course, not all damage to our teeth, gums, and oral structures can be controlled or prevented. If a portion of the tooth breaks off as the result of a sports injury, fall, or other trauma, we may be able to restore it with fillings, bonding, veneers, crowns, or root canal treatment. It really depends on the extent and location of the chip or fracture. A knocked-out or avulsed tooth may even be saved if the tooth’s root surface remains intact. It is also vital to get to your dentist immediately. That way, we can go to work to “re-root” the tooth. Additionally, we can help to minimize the risk of sports-related dental injuries with preventives services, such as custom mouthguards.
And, yes, some oral conditions are life-threatening. If you are experiencing a high fever, or problems with breathing or swallowing, call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room. These are symptoms of systemic infections. Remember: oral infections do not always “stay put.” They can travel to other parts of your body.
Emergency dentistry under tight deadlines: Have a root canal to fit your schedule
Dr. Lu: Thank you so much, Maria, for helping us to talk about your experience here at the Downtown Dental.
Patient: Yeah, so just a little bit about my experience. I chipped a tooth or broke a tooth. I called, they got me in, it was an emergency. They got me in to at least do part of the root canal. They fit me in on a Friday. They explained the whole procedure to me. They explained to me what was going to happen.
Patient: They were fair. They’ve got parking too. I tell you that. And that was a good experience from start to finish, from the fact that it was an emergency. And they got me in, they fit me in on a Friday, and were able to explain to me what was going to happen. And then they were also very good about getting me in for my follow-up visits. I’m a sales director, so I travel a lot. So they worked around my schedule. Like I said, they also have parking around here, so you don’t have to worry about that. And it was a good experience all around, including the root canal. I mean, no one wants to have a root canal, but if you’re going to have it, you should have it here because it didn’t hurt. It was good. They explained everything, and they have TV while you’re getting your procedures, too—just an FYI. So, if you need to catch up on your shows, you can catch up on your shows as well.
Dr. Lu: So, Maria, it is really a pleasure working with you. I’m glad that this emergency service worked well for you. We save a certain number of appointments each day for people. I know sometimes that an emergency cannot wait.
Patient: Yeah, and I appreciate that. I did have a dental emergency, and you guys fit me right in, and we’re very good at explaining the procedure, what’s going to happen on every visit, following up with my visits, and then making sure that I wasn’t in any pain.
Dr. Lu: I see. And the root canal worked really well.
Patient: No one wants to have a root canal, but if you’re going to have a root canal, I mean, it was probably the best experience I’ve had with having a root canal. So you did a really good job of taking care of me and making sure that I felt comfortable the whole way through. Okay.
Dr. Lu: Yeah. Okay, great. Thank you.
