General Dentistry
Emergency Dentistry in Atlanta, GA
Fast, compassionate care when dental pain or injury can’t wait.
A dental emergency can be painful, stressful, and frightening, and it almost never happens at a convenient time. You don’t have to face it alone or wait in agony. At Atlanta Dental Center, we set aside time for urgent care so you can be seen quickly, whether you’re dealing with a severe toothache, a broken or knocked-out tooth, or sudden swelling.
Your Complete Dental Destination
Serving the Atlanta Metro and Midtown Area since 1982
Urgent Care
Emergency Care at Atlanta Dental Center
When something goes wrong with your teeth, prompt treatment can relieve your pain and often save the tooth. Our team is ready to figure out what’s happening, get you comfortable, and start the care you need right away.
We’ll explain your options clearly and never rush you into treatment, but we’ll also act quickly when time matters, as it so often does in a dental emergency. Getting help fast can be the difference between saving and losing a tooth, so the most important thing you can do is call as soon as a problem arises.
Relief When You Need It Most
- Same-day appointments whenever possible
- Fast relief from dental pain
- Care for injuries, infections, and lost restorations
- Compassionate treatment for all ages
What We Treat
Emergencies We Treat
We handle a wide range of urgent dental problems, from sudden pain to physical injuries. If you’re experiencing any of the following, give us a call right away and we’ll guide you on what to do next.
- Severe Toothache We find the cause of the pain and provide fast relief.
- Broken or Chipped Teeth We repair the damage and protect the tooth from further harm.
- Knocked-Out Tooth Time-sensitive care that may be able to save the tooth.
- Lost Filling or Crown We restore protection to a suddenly vulnerable tooth.
Not every ache is a true emergency, but it’s always better to call and ask than to wait and worry. We’ll help you decide whether you need to be seen immediately or can be scheduled for the next available visit.
What to Do
What to Do in an Emergency
A few simple steps can ease your discomfort and protect a damaged tooth until you can be seen. While you’re on your way to us, keep these in mind:
- For a knocked-out tooth, keep it moist in milk or saliva and call us immediately
- Rinse gently with warm water and use a cold compress for swelling
- Take over-the-counter pain relief as directed on the label
- Don’t wait, calling early gives us the best chance to save the tooth
Above all, don’t try to tough it out. Dental problems rarely improve on their own, and prompt care almost always means a simpler, less expensive fix and a much better chance of saving the tooth.
In Pain? Call Us
Don’t Wait on Dental Pain
If you’re experiencing a dental emergency, contact our office as soon as possible and we’ll work to see you quickly and get you out of pain. Ignoring a problem almost always makes it worse and more expensive to fix, so reach out the moment something feels wrong and let our team take care of you.
Emergency Dentistry FAQ
- What counts as a dental emergency?
- Severe pain, swelling, a knocked-out or broken tooth, uncontrolled bleeding, or a lost filling or crown all warrant prompt care.
- What should I do if my tooth is knocked out?
- Handle it by the crown, keep it moist in milk or saliva, and contact us immediately. Quick action improves the chance of saving it.
- How soon can I be seen?
- We make every effort to see emergency patients as quickly as possible, often the same day.
- How can I manage pain until my appointment?
- Rinse with warm water, use a cold compress for swelling, and take over-the-counter pain relief as directed until you’re seen.
- Will a broken tooth always need a crown?
- Not always. Treatment depends on the damage and may range from bonding to a crown or other restoration.
- What if I have swelling?
- Facial swelling can signal an infection that needs prompt attention. Contact us right away if you notice swelling.
- Can a knocked-out tooth be saved?
- Sometimes, especially if you act within the first hour. We will do everything possible to save the tooth.
- Do you treat children’s dental emergencies?
- Yes. We care for patients of all ages during dental emergencies.
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