{"id":184,"date":"2025-03-04T20:10:21","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T20:10:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thenudental.com\/blog\/?p=184"},"modified":"2025-04-28T20:13:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T20:13:38","slug":"the-3-main-things-that-will-happen-during-your-emergency-dental-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thenudental.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/04\/the-3-main-things-that-will-happen-during-your-emergency-dental-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"The 3 Main Things That Will Happen During Your Emergency Dental Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thenudental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"a patient visiting her emergency dentist\" class=\"wp-image-185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thenudental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thenudental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thenudental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image.png 975w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Life can sometimes throw a curveball your way \u2013 and it might come in the form of a dental emergency! However, when there\u2019s something wrong with your smile, the very last thing you should do is panic; instead, you should quickly contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenudental.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">emergency dentist<\/a> and let them know what happened. They should be able to get an appointment scheduled for you and get to the bottom of the issue once you\u2019ve arrived. That said, you might be wondering just what exactly to expect once you show up for this urgent appointment. Here\u2019s a closer look!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1. A Thorough Examination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before anything can be done to assist you, your dentist will need to figure out what exactly is wrong \u2013 and even if you explained things clearly over the phone, they\u2019ll still need to see with their own eyes just what the situation looks like. Once you\u2019re seated in the treatment chair, they will begin conducting a thorough oral examination, often also taking X-rays, to determine the cause of the pain and the extent of the damage. They\u2019ll search for signs of concern like gum inflammation or infection, as well as exposed nerves. They\u2019ll also look for damage to the teeth or other oral structures. They won\u2019t just focus on the problem area; they\u2019ll check the status of your whole mouth to ensure that any prescribed treatment is thorough!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2. Rapid Pain Relief<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s common for the majority of patients visiting an emergency dentist to deal with some level of dental pain. Be sure you describe your pain as accurately as possible to your dentist; while they might be able to see what\u2019s causing it, they aren\u2019t going to know how it\u2019s personally affecting you unless you tell them. In any case, though, they\u2019ll take every step possible to work on the underlying cause of pain and bring you quick relief. Typically, you\u2019ll receive some type of in-office pain treatment, but if things persist, you may be sent home with prescribed pain medication or anti-inflammatory medication, or instructions to take OTC medication as needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3. Personalized Treatment Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every smile is different, and by their nature, every dental emergency tends to be a little different, too. However, one of the biggest benefits of professional dental care is personalized treatment. Your dentist won\u2019t use a one-size-fits-all approach to address your pain and mend your smile; they\u2019ll tailor treatment to your specific needs. This means that no matter the nature of your emergency, whether it\u2019s a displaced or damaged tooth, unrelenting dental pain, or something else entirely, a good solution exists! Of course, your dentist will let you know what they\u2019re thinking and keep you looped in while planning your personalized treatment, so don\u2019t hesitate to ask questions and have your concerns addressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental emergencies aren\u2019t always easy to navigate, but by knowing what you\u2019re walking into when you visit your emergency dentist, you can confidently prepare yourself for rapid pain relief and a happy, healthy smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The team at NU Dental Eatontown has proudly served the needs of patients and families in Eatontown and the surrounding community for several years. Under the leadership of Dr. Gizachew, Dr. Andrews, Dr. Habib, and Dr. Wollek, they offer a wide variety of services, including same-day emergency care for patients with urgent needs. If you have any questions about the blog or you\u2019d like to get in touch with the team to schedule an appointment for yourself or a loved one, please reach out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenudental.com\/contact.html\">online<\/a> or call today for more information. <strong>Telephone: (732) 863-3899.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Life can sometimes throw a curveball your way \u2013 and it might come in the form of a dental emergency! However, when there\u2019s something wrong with your smile, the very last thing you should do is panic; instead, you should quickly contact your emergency dentist and let them know what happened. 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