Emergency Dental Care
Dental emergencies rarely pick a convenient moment. A molar that starts throbbing on a Tuesday morning, a crown that comes loose before a trip, a child who takes a fall at the park — if you are hurting, call our Richmond office first and tell us what happened. We hold time open each day for urgent visits.
Start with a phone call. We can help you judge how serious the problem is, talk you through first aid for bleeding or swelling, and — if a tooth has been knocked out — explain exactly how to handle and store it so it has the best chance of being replanted.
Once you arrive, relief comes first. A focused exam and digital imaging tell us what is actually causing the pain, and we treat the cause rather than covering it up: a filling, a crown, root canal therapy, an extraction, or care for an infection. Before you leave, we schedule whatever follow-up is needed so the same tooth does not send you back.
When to call us right away
- Severe or lingering toothache
- Broken, cracked, or knocked-out teeth
- Lost fillings and crowns
- Facial swelling or a dental abscess
- Injuries to the lips, gums, or tongue
Questions about emergency dental care?
Call Total Smiles Dentistry at (804) 510-0433 or request a visit online — new patients are always welcome in Richmond, VA.