Emergency Dentist – Naples, FL

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Dental emergencies can happen all of a sudden or slowly develop over time, but regardless of which, one thing remains the same: you need relief right NOW. The best way to get quick and professional care is simply to call Island Coast Dentistry. Our team is ready to offer advice, give first-aid tips, and even provide same-day care if necessary. We’re always willing to move around our schedule to see emergency patients. If you or a loved one are in dental pain, don’t wait, give us a call, because we’re ready to help with emergency dentistry in Naples, FL!

Why Choose Island Coast Dentistry for Emergency Dentistry?

  • Fast Appointments
  • Quick & Effective Pain Relief
  • Team of Experienced Dental Experts

How We Treat Dental Emergencies

  • Schedule an emergency appointment quickly: The moment you call our dental office, a team member will get started taking note of your symptoms, getting you scheduled for an emergency appointment, and provide first-aid tips over the phone.
  • Get an emergency exam from Dr. Skupny: After you arrive at our dental office, we can perform a detailed exam to confirm the source and extent of your emergency symptoms. This may include the capture of digital X-rays if needed.
  • Reviewing our findings in detail: Once we have a clear understanding of your situation as well as gotten you out of any immediate pain, we’ll break down your treatment plan. This includes estimate costs, timeline, and specific treatments we believe will best help you.
  • Get the care you need right away: Common treatments we recommend for dental emergencies include dental fillings, crowns, and root canal therapy. Depending on the service you need, you may need to complete a follow-up appointment with our dental office or a trusted specialist.

The Most Common Dental Emergencies

Our dental office treats a wide variety of dental emergencies, including toothaches, damaged teeth, broken dentures, jaw pain, and many other common conditions. The best thing you can do when an emergency appears is give our dental office a call. If you experience any of the following, please don’t hesitate to get in touch and speak with a team member.

Toothaches

Is my toothache a dental emergency?: Many issues can cause toothaches, including cavities, physical trauma, and infection. If you notice severe discomfort, fever, swelling, or pimple-like bumps on your gum tissue, call our dental office immediately. The longer you wait, the worse your dental emergency could become.

How you should handle a toothache: Start by using dental floss to remove any food debris around the hurting tooth. Take over-the-counter painkillers like ibuprofen if your discomfort does not improve after flossing. You can also use a cold compress to alleviate any swelling. Never try to pop any pimple-like bumps on your gums.

How we treat toothaches: After we’ve examined your tooth, we’ll determine which treatment will best address your pain and prevent it from coming back. Common recommendations we make include dental fillings, dental crowns, antibiotics and root canal therapy (in the case of infected tooth roots), and extraction (as a last resort).

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Chipped Tooth

Is a chipped tooth a dental emergency?: In most cases, chipped teeth can be handled when our dental office is open during regular business hours. However, you should still give us a call to schedule an appointment as chips in teeth can get larger, putting you at risk for a dental infection.

How you should handle a chipped tooth: Do your best to locate any pieces of your tooth and bring them to our dental office. Use a cold compress to reduce swelling and take painkillers if needed to aid discomfort.

How we treat chipped teeth: We may be able to fix minor chips in teeth using tooth-colored composite resin. In other cases, we may recommend a veneer if the chip is visible in your smile or more severe. Dental crowns may also be considered.

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Cracked Tooth

Is a cracked tooth a dental emergency?: Minor cracks to teeth aren’t urgent, but severe damage should be treated immediately. Keep in mind that if you have a bad toothache following an oral injury but no cracks are present, you may have microcracks that aren’t visible in your tooth, especially if you have pain while biting down.

How you should handle a cracked tooth: Take painkillers as needed and avoid chewing anything using that tooth until you get seen by our dental office. Avoid very hot, cold, sweet, acidic, or spicy foods or beverages in the meantime.

How we treat cracked teeth: Minimal damage may be treatable with dental bonding/tooth-colored composite resin. However, more severe damage may require a dental crown or even extraction if the tooth cannot be saved.

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Very Sensitive Teeth

Knocked-Out Tooth

Lost Filling or Crown

Broken Denture

Loose Permanent Tooth

Injury to the Gums, Lips, or Tongue

Jaw Pain

Something Stuck Between the Teeth

Understanding the Cost of Dental Emergencies

Couple discussing the cost of dental emergencies

Without completing an emergency exam, Dr. Skupny can’t know for sure which type of treatment will best address your dental emergency as well as get you out of discomfort. That means he also won’t have a cost estimate until you get evaluated. Once he has completed an exam, you can expect our dental office to be fully transparent about the estimated costs associated with your future care. Keep in mind that putting off care you need could result in needing more expensive care later on anyway.

Keys to Preventing Dental Emergencies

Woman brushing teeth to prevent dental emergencies

Most dental emergencies can be prevented by taking a few simple precautions into account. While this includes positive at-home oral hygiene, you’ll want to consider the following:

  • When brushing, make sure to brush for at least two minutes
  • Always floss at least once a day
  • Stay on top of routine checkups with our dental office
  • Never use your teeth as a tool
  • Wear a mouthguard if you play sports (and nightguard if you grind your teeth)

TMJ Therapy

Man sharing smile after T M J therapy

The TMJ, or temporomandibular joint, is a very important part of the body that has quite a long name! It’s the joint in your lower jaw that allows it to move fluidly whenever you’re speaking, eating, laughing, or yawning. It can sometimes fall victim to strain or injury, in which case it can lead to symptoms such as a stiff and painful jaw, chronic headaches, and even neck and shoulder pain. Dr. Skupny is trained to diagnose and treat these kinds of issues right here in Naples, so if you have recently sustained an injury to the jaw or face, give him a call today to get the care you need.

Dental Emergency FAQs

Do Toothaches Go Away on Their Own?

When you have a sore limb or a headache, the discomfort often has no obvious explanation but fades on its own if given enough time. It’s natural to assume that oral concerns will do the same, but unfortunately, that’s not usually the case.

Dental problems tend to get progressively worse rather than better, so it’s important to contact our team in Naples as soon as you notice an issue. We’ll schedule you for an appointment as soon as possible, and might provide additional care instructions over the phone, like rinsing with warm salt water to naturally disinfect your mouth and reduce discomfort.

How Can I Sleep with Dental Pain?

Although proper preventive care can help avoid many common problems that result in dental emergencies, there’s no guarantee that you’ll never develop a toothache. This can happen at any time, including during off-hours when our office in Naples is closed for business.

That means you might have to wait a night or two before you can call us for an appointment. If you’ve noticed that your pain intensifies when you lie down, it is likely because the horizontal position allows additional blood to pool painfully behind your tooth. This increases the pressure placed on the tender nerve, but you can avoid this by propping your head on several pillows or snoozing on your favorite recliner.

Should Knocked-Out Teeth Be Placed in Water?

Lost or dislodged permanent teeth necessitate an immediate call to our office so that we can get you in as soon as possible. If it’s in fair condition, there’s a chance that Dr. Skupny can put it back in its socket to reintegrate with your jawbone. However, the cells on the roots are only viable for a short period of time once your tooth falls out, so you must act quickly.

Once you’ve located the tooth, you can gently pick it up by the crown (the top portion) and rinse off any dirt or debris. Then, you should store it in a container with a small amount of milk or your saliva to preserve it until you arrive at the scheduled time.

What Should I Keep in My Emergency Dental Kit?

You can never know when an urgent oral issue might occur, but proper planning can help you prepare for whatever happens. For example, keeping a small kit full of essential supplies ensures you’ll have what you need to address any emergency. Some helpful items to include are:

  • Travel-sized toothbrush and toothpaste.
  • Dental floss or flossers.
  • Sterile gloves (nitrate is preferred).
  • Cotton balls or gauze.
  • Dental cement or other temporary filling.
  • Dental wax or denture adhesive if you use it.
  • Topical numbing gels.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers.
  • Ice pack.
  • Water bottle.
  • Contact information for our office.
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