Emergency Dentist

Common dental emergencies include but are not limited to unbearable tooth pain, an accident resulting in trauma such as a knocked-out tooth or broken teeth, a chipped or cracked tooth, and oral infections.

In general, if you are experiencing oral pain, you may have an emergency. Some of the most common symptoms that necessitate a visit to an emergency dentist include:

• Swelling of the jaw
• A sudden taste of metal, which may indicate a cracked metal filling
• Fever accompanied by pus or a lasting bad taste in your mouth
• Substantial bleeding from the mouth
• A toothache that does not subside with over-the-counter pain medicine or that is accompanied by swelling

It is important to know when an emergency requires dental attention and when it has the potential to be life-threatening. If your injury is severe, the dentist can wait. Seek immediate medical attention at the nearest emergency room by dialing 911. Your life far outweighs dental concerns in this context.

If you are not sure if emergency care is appropriate, call our office. Depending on the severity of the injury and the location of the wound, it's possible that you may not require emergency dental care. Sometimes a neglected cavity goes from a simple filling to needing a root canal. Broken dentures will certainly have an effect on your day-to-day life, but may not warrant an immediate trip to the dentist. While such cases certainly requires urgent care, one call to the friendly staff at our Philadelphia area dental office can clarify the immediacy of your dental care.

If a severe toothache turns out to need the immediate attention of our dentist, we will arrange for the prompt care of your dental emergency. Whether you have a broken tooth, a dental abscess, or need an emergency tooth extraction, our dentist Dr. Wilderman can provide you with the dental care you need.