Emergency Dentistry

Immediate Emergency Dentistry Care in NYC

Morningside Dental Care is a full-service dental practice that treats patients at every stage in life, including when urgent dental concerns arise. Our emergency dentistry services ensure you receive prompt attention for issues like lost teeth, infections, or mouth injuries, as well as continuing care after we address the problem. Our dentist and staff can handle high-pressure scenarios, not only keeping calm but also helping you feel calm.

Get Same-Day Help for Emergencies

Emergencies mean you need help right away, so we provide same-day appointments if you just can’t wait. Our office is conveniently located in upper Manhattan, serving patients around Harlem, Morningside Heights, and Columbia University near the Bronx. Don’t hesitate to call us at 212-864-7224 to fit you in. Our staff is standing by for situations just like this.

How to Know If You Need an Emergency Dentist

Dental situations that require immediate attention include:

Knocked-Out or Broken Teeth: This could be caused by anything from a sports injury to a car accident.
Bleeding: If you have bleeding that doesn’t stop, you are experiencing a dental emergency, and we can help.
Severe Toothaches: Pain that isn’t responding to medication or migrates to other parts of your jaw or face needs emergency attention
Signs of Infection: Fever, swelling, severe pain, and nausea can all point to an infected tooth.
Lost or Loose Filling or Crown: You need to have those fixed or replaced as soon as possible.
Foreign Objects: If you have something stuck in your teeth or gums, seek out care to remove it without causing additional damage.

These scenarios are not only painful but can lead to further complications if not treated promptly. In fact, delaying treatment can even cause permanent tooth damage. For example, we can often save and reimplant a knocked-out tooth if you reach us within an hour of the injury. However, if treatment is delayed, the chances of saving the tooth decrease significantly.

Infected Tooth Extraction

In some cases, we can’t save your tooth, such as if it’s infected or abscessed. For infected tooth extractions, we make sure the process is painless through local anesthetic or, if you prefer, sedation. Afterward, we can provide you with medications for once the numbness wears off, as well as antibiotics to treat any remaining infection. While we try everything in our power to save your natural tooth, we put your overall health first. If pulling your tooth is the best way to keep you safe, we can perform a same-day extraction.

Act Now to Prevent Further Damage

Some dental problems start out subtly, which can make it difficult to know when the issue has been upgraded to an emergency. Morningside Dental Care wants you to contact us when in doubt rather than waiting until you know for sure you’re in bad shape. Getting emergency dental care is preventative. Delayed care means it’s more likely we might need to pull a tooth, which then means you’ll also need additional care to replace the lost tooth. Coming to see us sooner rather than later avoids a cascade of problems, so don’t try to tough it out.

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Call Right Away for Advice and an Appointment

Our emergency dentistry support extends beyond the walls of our office. When you reach out for a same-day appointment with Morningside Dental Care, we’ll also provide you with instructions on what to do until you can make it to our office. Call now at 212-864-7224 for both immediate advice and scheduling.