Here When You Need Us Most
Dental emergencies are unpredictable and happen to those with even the best at-home care. Dr. Dooley offers a range of treatments to give you the help you need when an emergency strikes.
If you’re experiencing an emergency between the following hours, please call our front desk immediately. We’ll make an effort to get you into our schedule as soon as possible.
Monday & Tuesday: 8:30 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday & Thursday: 7:00 am–4:00 pm
Friday to Sunday: Closed
If you’re facing an emergency outside of our office hours, you can still call our office and leave a voicemail for our team, which we will respond to first thing the following working day. If your dental emergency involves severe uncontrolled bleeding, a high fever, or major facial trauma, please go to the nearest hospital emergency room immediately.
A severe chip or break can expose the sensitive inner layers of your tooth, leading to pain, infection, or even the complete loss of the tooth if not treated quickly.
The chances of successfully reattaching the tooth are highest within the first hour, making time truly of the essence.
The underlying tooth is exposed and vulnerable to sensitivity, decay, or further damage. The crown also needs to be re-cemented before your teeth shift, which could prevent it from fitting again.
A severe, persistent toothache is not normal. It is a sign of a serious problem, such as a deep cavity, nerve damage, or an abscess (infection). An untreated infection can spread to your jaw, face, or even your bloodstream.
The lost filling leaves the vulnerable, inner part of your tooth exposed to bacteria, food particles, and temperature changes. This can lead to pain, sensitivity, and further decay or damage to the tooth structure.
If you have a dental emergency, we’re able to quickly determine the most effective treatment to alleviate your discomfort and restore your smile. Call our team now to find out about our soonest availability – we want to help! We welcome patients from Dallas, Richardson, Wylie, Sachse, and all surrounding communities.
While a sudden cessation of tooth pain might seem like a relief, it can actually be a sign that the nerves inside your tooth have become too damaged to transmit pain signals. This could lead to an abscess or a more severe infection if not treated, which is why it’s essential to schedule a consultation with Dr. Dooley, even if the pain subsides, to assess and treat the underlying issue.
Even a minor chip in your tooth can expose sensitive layers, resulting in pain, infection, and even greater damage. Small chips can also affect the tooth’s structure, making it more vulnerable to future breaks. We can help you prevent complications and preserve your tooth’s integrity.
Yes, losing a filling or crown exposes your tooth to potential infection, further decay, and structural damage. It’s crucial to protect the tooth and restore its function as quickly as possible, even in the absence of pain. Temporary solutions can sometimes be applied at home, but professional care should never be eliminated as part of your treatment.
A dental abscess may present as a severe, persistent toothache, sensitivity to hot and cold, fever, swelling in the face or cheek, and a foul taste in the mouth from draining pus. It’s a serious condition that requires urgent care to prevent the spread of infection to other parts of the body. If you’re experiencing the symptoms we shared, please reach out to our team to schedule a consultation with Dr. Dooley.
Occasional, minor gum bleeding might not be an emergency, but could indicate the early stages of gum disease, something that we also recommend you see us for. However, if the gum bleeding is severe, persistent, or accompanied by swelling and pain, it could be something more serious. In such cases, it’s crucial to see Dr. Dooley as soon as possible.
If you have a dental emergency, then we will quickly determine the most effective treatment to alleviate your discomfort and restore your smile. To schedule a visit with our emergency dentist in Garland, TX, call Scott Dooley Dentistry today. We can also assist patients who reside in Dallas, Richardson, Wylie, Sachse, and all surrounding communities.