Emergency Exam

Peach Smiles is at your rescue for any dental emergency situation you are in. Call us as soon as possible so that you can be seen the same day. We accept WALK-INS too.

We, at Peach Smiles keep some appointments open every day for dental emergencies. We cannot guarantee that we will see you on the same day but we are here to help you and do whatever it takes to make it happen.

COMMON DENTAL EMERGENCIES

The most common dental emergencies include:

TOOTHACHE: This is the most common emergencies in dentistry. The dentists at Peach Smiles will take necessary dental X-Rays and find the reason of toothache and give the solution to treat the pain.

SWOLLEN FACE: Most of the dental swellings are caused by either tooth abscess or a fractured jaw. Swelling needs immediate attention as it can spread fast in no time. Most probably need a course of antibiotics. The dentists at Peach Smiles will give the proper antibiotics and pain medications for the situation.

CROWN CAME LOOSE: When eating a sticky candy or a hard snack or even during regular flossing you can see a loose crown. This situation needs to be addressed as soon as possible before it can start hurting or sensitive or gets infected. Our dentists at Peach Smiles will try to cement the crown back if possible, if not will do a new crown.

BROKEN FILLING: A broken filling can cause food trap and irritation to tongue or cheek. Also a broken front tooth filling can be cosmetic issue. A dental filling from the pharmacy can be a temporary fix but need to see the dentist to fix the problem.

BROKEN TOOTH: A broken tooth can cause pain if it is not just a chip due to exposure to the nerve inside the tooth. A broken tooth needs emergency dental treatment due to possibility of severe pain, swelling and infection. Call Peach Smiles to see our dentist as soon as possible so that we can guide you with some recommendation until your appointment.

LOOSE TOOTH OR DISPLACED TOOTH: Any injury to the mouth can cause tooth to get loose or move from its position. This can cause pain, swelling, infection and sometimes lead to medical emergency. You should contact Peach Smiles and seek Emergency Dental Care Immediately. We will guide you what to do and what not to do in these situations.

KNOCKED OUT TOOTH: This is a true dental emergency and needs immediate attention. It is important that you see the dentist as soon as possible and the success depends on how soon you can see the dentist. Seek emergency dental treatment at Peach Smiles as soon as possible.

BROKEN DENTURE: This is not a true dental emergency but if patient keeps wearing the broken denture can cause sore spots or ulcers which can be painful.

NOTE: A swelling can also result in Medical Emergency so please call Peach Smiles as soon as possible. You can reach us after hours also and one of our on-call staff will help you. If you cannot reach our office during a dental emergency, call 911 immediately.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If there is injury to head or face which causes to bleed from nose or ears, loss of consciousness, headaches or any other symptoms might need medical attention. Please call 911 promptly and seek medical care. See your Lawrenceville Dentist, Peach Smiles after treated for head injury.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS IN DENTAL EMERGENCY

• Q: Where can I find a dental emergency care in Lawrenceville?

• A: Peach Smiles offer Emergency dental treatment and care at our convenient location on Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville. We are close to highway 316 and I-85. We serve patients in most cities in Gwinnett county.

• Q: Can anything be done for a pregnant patient having Dental Emergency?

• A: Yes, a pregnant patient should be seen by a dentist for emergency dental care. The dentists at Peach Smiles will take your detailed medical history and will do the necessary treatment or medications.

• Q: Does Peach Smiles help the dental emergency patients without dental insurance?

• A: Yes, we have a special savings for limited exams and X-Rays. Please call us and we will take care of you. Peach Smiles offer Affordable Dental Care to Lawrenceville, Lilburn, Duluth and surrounding residents.

• Q: What does an emergency exam consist of?

• A: At Peach Smiles, we do an emergency dental exams of the problem area which includes some X-rays of that region. This is a limited exam and needs to come back for a full comprehensive dental exam later.

• Q: Do I have to go to Oral Surgeon for a wisdom tooth infection?

• A: You don’t have to decide if a surgeon needs to do the wisdom tooth extraction. Most general dentists can easily perform the emergency dental care and treat in-house. But if necessary we will refer to a good Oral Surgeon nearby.

• Q: I knocked my tooth out completely and what should I do?

• A: If you completely knocked out the tooth, don’t think it can be fixed. There is a very high success rate if you get to the dentist as soon as possible. Until then follow these instructions

  1. Stop the bleeding by gently biting on a tissue paper or firm finger pressure.
  2. Carefully rinse with milk or saline or just your saliva.
  3. Do not rub the root surface.
  4. Place the tooth in the milk or saline or your mouth.
  5. See your Lawrenceville Emergency Dentist, Peach Smiles ASAP.
• Q: Can I wait to see the dentist if my crown is loose or broke a filling or broken tooth when it is not hurting?

• A: It is important to see the dentist as soon as possible because pain is only one symptom you notice but there might be something deep inside which can cause severe pain or infection or swelling.

Most of the dental emergency patients wait to see the dentist due to the cost but at Peach Smiles we offer Affordable Emergency Dental Care. Just call us to schedule an emergency dental exam with us today.

PEACH SMILES provides Affordable dental care with excellent customer service to patients in Lawrenceville, Lilburn, Duluth, Grayson, Snellville and surrounding areas.