<b>What is a Dental Emergency?</b>
Emergencies can happen for many different reasons. However, if they are left untreated, the emergency can leave you in a lot of pain and discomfort. For this reason, it is crucial that you make use of our Rivers Family & Cosmetic Dentistry office so that you can receive the care that you need. This will help us to determine if and when treatment is right for you.

<b>What would cause a Dental Emergency?</b>
There are several factors that can contribute to a dental emergency. For one, you might have broken or cracked a tooth and are now dealing with a lot of pain. For other patients, they might have lost a crown or filling and need to have it replaced as soon as possible. You can benefit from having this specific type of treatment done regardless of what caused the problem.

<b>Why is Emergency treatment needed?</b>
The reason emergency treatment is necessary is because the problem will get worse over time. This can be an issue if you’re in pain or feeling uncomfortable. The key is to come into the office as soon as possible so that care is best suited to your needs. Once you have the work needed to be done, you can go back to living life normally and without the discomfort that comes with having a dental emergency.

<b>What happens during the Emergency appointment?</b>
The emergency appointment will start with a consultation. Dr. Rivers will examine your smile to see if and when you may need to have this type of work done. The next step is to provide you with the treatment that is needed. This will involve walking you through several different types of options to find the one that is right for you. Next, we will provide you with an antibiotic if you have an active infection and know that you need to be able to get the care that’s required.

If you would like to get into the office for treatment of an emergency, we welcome you to come in at your earliest convenience.