Emergency Dentist Fort Smith

We're Here When You Need Us

Dental emergencies are an unfortunate fact of life. You're eating something crunchy, and suddenly a tooth cracks, or you wake up in the morning with swelling and pain in your jaw. Many people head straight to the emergency room when they have tooth pain. The problem is that this is inefficient and usually not very helpful.

Most emergency rooms aren't set up to handle dental emergencies. They might be able to give you some antibiotics if an infection is causing your pain, but they will still advise you to see your dentist as soon as possible. For this small service, you are likely to be hit with a huge co-pay or bill. As such, the better option is to get in touch with an emergency dentist in Fort Smith.

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We'll get you in quickly, relieve your pain, and come up with a treatment plan for your problem. This saves you both money and time, not to mention days of dental pain.

Of course, if you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 or go to your local emergency room.

Common Dental Emergencies

What are the most common reasons that people need emergency dental care?

Sudden tooth pain – Significant tooth pain with no apparent cause results in many emergency dental visits. You should never ignore tooth pain because it is usually a symptom of many serious dental conditions, including:

Deep cavities
Advanced gum disease
Abscessed or infected teeth
Exposed tooth roots
Impacted wisdom teeth

We can treat these conditions promptly to prevent further damage to the tooth and keep the infection from spreading.

Chipped or fractured teeth – Chipped or broken teeth can be caused by sudden mouth trauma or simply biting down on a hard object. Sometimes this happens because you had a cavity and didn't know it, and the internal structure has been weakened. If possible, keep the broken piece of the tooth and bring it with you to your appointment.

Lost teeth – Whether your tooth was knocked out due to an injury or you lost a tooth for no apparent reason, losing a tooth is a critical dental emergency. In some cases, we can replace the tooth if we get to it quickly, but we may have to do so with a dental implant or a bridge.

Our chances of saving the tooth are best if you retrieve it quickly and rinse it with lukewarm water, avoiding the root area. Try to replace the tooth in the socket, but don't force it. If you can't replace the tooth, keep it in a glass of milk or salt water. Call our office immediately.

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Other Dental Emergencies

Some other problems that require prompt emergency dental treatment include:

A tooth is dislodged but not completely knocked out
Something is stuck between your teeth that you can't remove with brushing or dental floss.
A filling or crown has fallen out
You are experiencing a dental abscess
You have injured your gums or palate

Call our office for an appointment for any dental emergency.

MEET OUR DENTIST:

Dr. Kyle Sharp received his education and training at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith for his undergraduate studies and later attended Texas A&M School of Dentistry for dental school. Dr. Sharp’s favorite aspect of his work lies in the small, personal atmosphere of patient care. He enjoys using his knowledge and skill to alleviate pain, create stunning smiles, and build genuine patient connections.

Driven by a commitment to offering a judgment-free environment, he goes the extra mile to provide tailored dental care that meets each individual’s specific needs. Dr. Sharp’s …