Say you’ve bitten down on something hard and cracked your tooth. Or you’ve taken a spill off your bike and knocked one of your teeth out. These are dental emergencies that require prompt treatment.
For residents of Midtown Manhattan, New York, and the surrounding area, help is available at Cheng H. Tai, DDS. Dr. Tai understands that a sudden dental issue can be both painful and stressful, and he makes every effort to provide the care you need, even outside of normal business hours.
Dental emergencies create symptoms that make it difficult or impossible to wait for a routinely scheduled office visit. Often, these issues arise without warning and don’t happen during normal business hours.
Some examples of dental issues that should prompt an emergency dental visit include:
One of the easiest ways to decide if your situation warrants an emergency dental visit is to think about whether you can comfortably wait to come into the office in a day or two. If not, call in to determine how quickly you can be seen.
Many dental emergencies arise as a result of a traumatic injury or a sports injury. If you’ve been involved in an accident or incident that causes both physical and dental harm, take a moment to assess your condition to see which approach is best for you.
If you have uncontrolled bleeding, shortness of breath, visibly broken bones, or chest pain, seek emergency medical attention right away. Your dental needs can be addressed after your condition is stabilized.
It’s not uncommon to be uncertain where to turn in the face of a dental emergency. You’re always welcome to call our office to explain your circumstances and receive guidance on how to proceed.
If you or a loved one experiences a dental emergency, rest assured, you’re in great hands with Cheng H. Tai, DDS. Dr. Tai understands the emotional turmoil and discomfort that dental emergencies create and strives to help you stay calm and comfortable as he works to repair dental damage or control infection.
The focus during emergency dental care visits is to determine the source of your symptoms and get you started on a path toward lasting relief as quickly as possible. You can help in this process by being prepared to share the details of what led up to your dental emergency.
If you need guidance on a sudden change in your dental health, call our office at 845-640-3806 right away. We’re here to help, and providing high-quality emergency dental care is one of our areas of expertise.
