Emergency Dentist Open on the Weekends FAQs

If you ever experience a dental emergency outside normal office hours, it is good to know that an emergency dentist is open on the weekends and ready to attend to you. Regardless of the nature of the injury, you can depend on the dentist to provide quality dental care to restore your oral health. Do not hesitate to visit the dentist if there is a dental issue that requires immediate care. The following are answers to frequently asked questions about emergency dentists open on weekends.

What qualifies as a dental emergency?

Any dental issue that affects the teeth and the supporting structures should be treated as urgent. Most dental emergencies involve bleeding, swelling, and pain. Instances of emergencies that need attention immediately include severe toothache, infection symptoms, loose teeth, swollen jaw, and loose dental restorations.

Dental emergencies need immediate treatment because there is always a risk of permanent damage or dental complications, although same-day treatment is not compulsory in all cases. The point is to contact the dental office immediately to book an appointment.

Will the emergency dentist be available on a Sunday?

The emergency dentist provides dental care on weekends, including Sundays. Feel free to visit the office immediately. The dentist has the training and expertise to handle most cases of dental emergencies or provide a referral if necessary.

Can the dentist perform tooth extraction?

Yes, the dentist can handle all forms of dental care, including tooth extraction, if the patient has suffered a severely broken or infected tooth that cannot be saved. The treatment's primary goal is to provide quick relief for pain and effective treatment to stop any bleeding.

What are common dental emergencies?

Common dental emergencies include broken or fractured teeth, knocked-out teeth, a swollen face, soft tissue and gum injuries, toothaches, and a broken jaw. Practicing good oral hygiene and visiting the dentist regularly can help patients avoid most dental emergencies. However, sometimes the issue happens despite one's best effort. 

How soon should the dental appointment be made?

Patients who have experienced a dental emergency should book an appointment as soon as possible. The emergency dentist is open on weekends and for extended hours to accommodate patients' needs. If a visit is not immediately possible and there is a great deal of bleeding, it is advisable to visit the nearest hospital emergency room. However, dental emergencies should be handled by a qualified dentist, meaning that a visit to the dental office is necessary.

Is toothache an emergency?

Serious pain might be a dental emergency. It could be the symptom of an infection or tooth abscess, which can potentially become life-threatening if neglected. Signs of a tooth abscess include tooth sensitivity, high fever, facial swelling, inflamed lymph nodes, and swollen gums.

Book an appointment with the emergency dentist

Since one can never predict when a dental emergency might happen, it is better to have an emergency dentist on-call to handle any situation, even if it is outside regular office hours. Contact the dental office to book an appointment.

Request an appointment here: https://www.diamondheaddentalcare.com or call Diamond Head Dental Care at (808) 450-2101 for an appointment in our Honolulu office.

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