{"id":69,"date":"2015-11-24T22:04:02","date_gmt":"2015-11-24T22:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=69"},"modified":"2016-05-26T15:03:33","modified_gmt":"2016-05-26T15:03:33","slug":"emergency-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilecarefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/emergency-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"

The Virginia Beach Emergency Dentist<\/h1>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When does an emergency happen? When you least expect it, that\u2019s when. But even though an emergency is unwanted and unscheduled, you can be ready for one. In the case of a dental emergency, having our phone number handy\u2014and by handy we mean programmed into your cell phone\u2014is one way to be prepared. Dr. Asra Javeed and her team of dental hygienists and dental assistants at Smile Care Family Dentistry<\/a> in Virginia Beach, VA, are ready to urgently care for your dental emergency. Just call us at (757) 383-7151.
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\nOne of the most important things we do during your call to our office for an emergency is help you determine whether or not you\u2019re dealing with a true dental emergency. Of course, we\u2019d always rather you come in when it\u2019s not an emergency than not come in when it is an actual emergency. But we can help make that determination, calm your fears and offer instructions on what to do.<\/p>\n

One of the most common emergency calls we receive is for a toothache. Some can be serious, but not all. If a toothache is mild, then try flossing around the tooth that hurts. There may be something lodged between your teeth that is causing the pain. On the other hand, a toothache may be a sign of something much more serious, such as an infected tooth that requires immediate attention. In this case, you may need root canal therapy to remove the infection from inside the tooth and preserve the tooth.<\/p>\n

Another common emergency seen by the emergency dentist Virginia Beach trusts is a tooth that\u2019s been knocked out. Did you know that difference between saving and losing a knocked out tooth can be only 30 minutes? Immediate dental care is critical in this case. Call Smile Care Family Dentistry and we\u2019ll make room for your urgent care. In the meantime, you can take the following steps:<\/p>\n