3301 Woodburn Road, Suite 311
Annandale, VA 22003
Phone: 703-828-0048
Fax: 703-649-0766
URGENT CARE
Urgent Care
Urgent Care Specialist
Our professional Annandale dentists are available to patients who have dental needs that require urgent care. Patients in Annandale, Virginia with a dental emergency can visit Atlantic Health Group to get their situation taken care of in a timely manner. In some cases like tooth loss as the result of trauma, every moment counts when dealing with an urgent care situation.
Emergency Dental Visits
Atlantic Health Group - Emergency Dentist in Annandale, Virginia
What should I do if my tooth is knocked out?
If you receive an injury where the permanent tooth is knocked free, you should take immediate action to get it treated as soon as possible. It’s important that you keep the tooth moist at all times so that our emergency dentist in Annandale can reattach it if possible. Gently place the tooth inside saline solution (obtained from pharmacy) with care not to touch the root. Avoid brushing or washing the tooth with soap as it can damage the cells that may still be attached to the tooth and help it with reattachment. You can also hold the tooth in-between your cheek and gum, or place it in a cup of milk. The American Dental Association has also approved a tooth preservation solution in which you can store the tooth for transport which can be available in local pharmacies.
Are there other dental emergencies?
If a tooth has been chipped or cracked, and remains in the mouth, it’s considered an urgent care need and should be treated in timely manner as soon as possible to prevent further damage. If a chip or crack isn’t treated swiftly it can result in a complete break, possible decay, or infection. Severe toothaches are also considered dental emergencies. If the source of the severe pain is an abscess, it will need to be treated as soon as possible. A lacerated tongue/gums, where the bleeding is substantial or won’t stop, should be considered urgent. You can rinse your mouth with warm water to clean the area, and use cold compresses to help keep down pain and swelling and stop the bleeding, before you seek treatment. If bleeding does not stop, you may need to contact 911 or go to near by ER for treatment.
How are dental emergencies treated?
Treatment for dental emergencies depends on the type of urgent care you need. For example, if you have an abscess, antibiotics can be prescribed to reduce a chance of infection once the abscess is drained. For a broken tooth, a temporary cap or crown can be used. Our Annandale dentists at Atlantic Health Group will assess the situation and decide on treatment along side with you based on the results of evaluations.
