Basically, any dental problem that requires immediate treatment in order to save a tooth, stop ongoing tissue bleeding or alleviate severe pain is considered a dental emergency. A severe infection or abscess in the mouth can be life-threatening and should be dealt with immediately.
What Should I do?
We have a dentist on call 24 hours a day for any emergencies that our patients may have. You can call our office at (215) 659-4477 and our voicemail we will give you the number to reach him or her immediately. If for any reason you can not get in contact with us we advise that you call 911 or visit your local hospital emergency room. We provide emergency services such as Root Canal Therapy, Extractions, Trauma Treatment/Evaluation, as well as Infection/Pain Management.