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EMERGENCY DENTISTRY

Emergency Dental Care

Emergency Dentistry Relieves Pain and Supports Long-term Dental Health

Your smile needs to see a dentist at least twice a year. During routine dental appointments, we detect and treat dental issues that may compromise your oral health. Unfortunately, sometimes your smile needs urgent professional dental care. This care can’t wait until the next appointment — attention is needed on the same day to preserve your oral health.

Do you have a dental emergency in Covington, Georgia? You need the services of an emergency dentist like Covington Family Dentistry. We have the right team and tools to handle dental emergencies to save your tooth, relieve pain and preserve your dental health.

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URGENT DENTAL CARE

Dental Emergencies Can Disrupt Your Entire Day

Any dental problem requiring immediate care to stop bleeding, pain, infection, or save a tooth is a dental emergency. These problems jeopardize oral health and overall well-being if they aren’t addressed soon enough.

The typical dental emergencies we encounter include:

  • Knocked out teeth
  • Infected or abscessed teeth
  • Broken or cracked teeth
  • Bleeding gums or cheeks
  • Lost fillings or crowns

Call a dental emergency dentist if you experience any of the above problems. Unfortunately, most people end up in emergency rooms when faced with dental emergencies. ERs are often overburdened and the personnel there aren’t adequately equipped to handle dental emergencies — they can only help you with common problems like bleeding gums. A dental emergency dentist is the best option if you need urgent dental care.

Urgent Dental Guidance

THE PROCESS

How we handle dental emergencies

We will offer help even before you reach our practice if you call us. Our dental team will give you tips to handle your dental emergency to reduce pain and save your tooth. Since dental emergencies differ from patient to patient, treatment varies. However, we have the expertise to handle most dental emergencies for a pain-free smile.

And not only that. We offer ongoing dental care to ensure your smile stays strong and healthy for the long haul.

1

Call Before You Arrive

Tell us what happened, when symptoms began, and what you are experiencing. Our team can provide practical instructions and assess how urgently you should be seen.

2

Emergency Evaluation

We examine the affected tooth or area and may use diagnostic imaging when appropriate to help identify the source of pain, infection, trauma, or damage.

3

Stabilize the Immediate Problem

The first priority is to address the urgent dental issue within the treatment available and appropriate for your condition.

4

Personalized Treatment Plan

Because dental emergencies differ from patient to patient, treatment varies. We explain what we find and whether the next step involves restorative care, root canal treatment, extraction, follow-up treatment, or referral.

5

Ongoing Care

After the immediate problem is addressed, we provide follow-up recommendations designed to protect oral health and restore comfortable function.

WHY PROMPT CARE MATTERS

Benefits of Prompt Emergency Dental Evaluation

Identify the Cause

A dental examination helps determine whether pain is related to decay, infection, fracture, trauma, or another dental condition.

Address Urgent Pain

Prompt care focuses on the dental problem contributing to discomfort and the treatment needed to manage it.

Protect the Natural Tooth

Early evaluation may improve the options available for repairing or preserving a damaged tooth when it is still restorable.

Manage Infection

Dental infections should be assessed promptly so the appropriate treatment can be planned.

Restore Function

Repairing a damaged tooth or failed restoration can help patients return to more comfortable eating and chewing.

Plan the Next Step

You receive a clearer understanding of what happened and whether additional restorative, endodontic, surgical, or follow-up care is recommended.

LOCAL EMERGENCY CARE

Emergency Dental Care Near Me in Covington, Georgia

Covington Family Dentistry offers urgent dental care outside your typical office hours. Our team does everything possible to accommodate you when faced with a dental emergency. Do you need urgent dental care in Covington, GA? Please dial (770) 787-2230 to talk to Drs. Doreen Wilson and John Hendricks for a same-day appointment.

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DENTAL EMERGENCIES

What counts as a dental emergency?

  1. Knocked Out Teeth

    A knocked-out permanent tooth requires immediate dental attention because timing can affect whether the tooth can be successfully managed.

  2. Infected or Abscessed Teeth

    Dental infections may cause pain, swelling, tenderness, drainage, or other symptoms and should be evaluated promptly.

  3. Broken or Cracked Teeth

    A fractured tooth can become painful or vulnerable to additional damage and should be assessed to determine whether it can be restored.

  4. Bleeding Gums or Cheeks

    Persistent oral bleeding requires assessment. Severe or uncontrolled bleeding, major facial trauma, or other life-threatening symptoms require emergency medical care.

  5. Lost Fillings or Crowns

    A lost restoration can leave the underlying tooth sensitive or exposed and may need temporary protection and definitive repair.

Comfortable. Personalized. Built Around You.

Any dental problem requiring immediate care to stop bleeding, pain, infection, or save a tooth is a dental emergency. These problems jeopardize oral health and overall well-being if they aren’t addressed soon enough. The typical dental emergencies we encounter include: Knocked out teeth Infected or abscessed teeth Broken or cracked teeth Bleeding gums or cheeks Lost fillings or crowns

LOCAL EMERGENCY CARE

Emergency Dental Care Near Me in Covington, Georgia

Covington Family Dentistry offers urgent dental care outside your typical office hours. Our team does everything possible to accommodate you when faced with a dental emergency. Do you need urgent dental care in Covington, GA? Please dial (770) 787-2230 to talk to Drs. Doreen Wilson and John Hendricks for a same-day appointment

Call as soon as possible if you have a painful or urgent dental problem. Appointment timing depends on the nature of the emergency and current office availability.

  • You have severe, persistent, or worsening tooth pain.
  • A permanent tooth has been knocked out or displaced.
  • A tooth is broken, cracked, or damaged after trauma.
  • You notice dental or facial swelling that may be related to infection.
  • A filling, crown, or other restoration has been lost and the tooth is painful, sharp, or vulnerable.
Call (770) 787-2230

WHY CHOOSE COVINGTON FAMILY DENTISTRY?

Urgent Care with Clear Guidance and Compassion

Call-First Guidance

We encourage patients to call before arriving so the team can understand the problem and provide appropriate pre-visit instructions.

Focused Emergency Evaluation

We assess the affected tooth or area and identify the dental problem that needs attention.

Compassionate, Family-Focused Care

Dental emergencies can be stressful. Our team works to keep patients informed, comfortable, and supported throughout the visit.

Ongoing Dental Care

After urgent treatment, we can help coordinate appropriate follow-up care to restore function and protect long-term oral health.

PATIENT STORIES

What Our Patients Say

“This office has the friendliest, most cheerful staff I’ve ever encountered in a medical facility.”

lynn Sammons

“Very customer service-oriented, thorough and congenial service. That’s why we drive over 70 miles round-trip to get their service for more than 20 years”

R Jackson

“Great Staff”

Phillip King

“Staff is polite, professional and caring. They are knowledgeable and willing to help.”

F. Mullins

“I came in as a new patient, and my first visit was disappointing. It took nearly two hours just to complete an exam, X-rays, and have the dentist check my teeth. I was placed in a room where the equipment wasn't functioning properly, which caused even more delays. The nurses didn't seem to be communicating well with each other. Every few minutes, someone would come in, then leave, and I would often wait another 20–25 minutes before anyone returned. The lack of coordination made the visit feel much longer than it needed to be. On a positive note, the office was clean and looked professional. However, because of the long wait and disorganization, my first impression wasn't great. Overall, I'd rate my experience a 6/10.”

Laura Torres

“This is the bestest experience I’ve ever gotten from a dental office. Top notch customer service. Every step of the way, all was explained before proceeding. The team was pleasant from beginning to the end. Normally when I go to any medical facility the doctors are not always nice but this doctor, she came in and introduced herself while shaking my hand. Wow. 10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!😃”

Holiness unto the Lord

“Three stars given because the lady handling my case was very rude. Upon me initialing coming I had a balance due to insurance not covering an X-ray. That’s fine. I don’t do outstanding balances and was prepared to pay on my second visit along with my copay. Upon my second visit I was informed I had no outstanding balances and only had to pay my co pay. Cool. Then on my 3rd appointment the lady tells me I have an outstanding balance and I questioned her due to being told 4 weeks prior I was paid in full. She immediately got rude with me and insisted I pay my co pay now and she will tell me after my appointment. Upon her entering my $76.80 copay SHE CHARGED MY CARD FOR $7380!!!!!!! no apology or kindness. I understand mistakes happen and the charge was reversed but kindness goes a long way and her energy was off from the beginning. I will say the office manager did come correct and provided rest assurance and the remaining staff have always been pleasant.”

zion milon

“The dental services were awesome however the administrative staff had much to be desired. Their professionalism is at an all time low. Unfortunately for me every visit there was an issue except the first two visits where I dealt with Caleb. They treat you as though you’re trying to get a service without payment. Yesterday the lady came and said “stop the work! we can’t seat those crowns until we’re paid 1861.00, this is after giving me a document to sign stating there was no fee for the seating, however, I knew I had a balance of $533. Which I brought to her attention. She insisted that I paid the 1861.00 and I told her NO, you need to check your records. She deportment and delivery just got totally angered me. She came back, “I got good news your balance is 661. At that point I wanted out of there I paid. There was no apology from ANYONE. I will complete my dental work Elsewhere”

Caroline Farquharson

“I’ve been going to Covington Family dentist for some dental work, and it has truly been a great experience. I’ve always been afraid of going to the dentist, but choosing this office has made a huge difference for me. From the start, I never felt judged for not going sooner. Instead, the team has been understanding, supportive, and encouraged. I’ve never liked my smile, but now I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Every visit has been comfortable. I don’t feel anxious, attacked, or ashamed when I walk in. The staff makes me feel genuinely welcome, like I’m a part of their family. Two team members especially sent out to me Tiffany, who works in a financial department, has been incredibly helpful and Vanessa Perez, who assist with fittings and so much more has been amazing throughout the process. As much as I used to hate going to the dentist, I’m so glad I finally took that step. Thanks to them, I now have a healthy mouth and a smile I can feel good about.”

Heidi Grady

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Emergency Dental Care FAQs

Still Have Questions?

Problems that involve severe pain, trauma, infection, persistent bleeding, a knocked-out tooth, significant swelling, a broken tooth, or a lost restoration that leaves the tooth vulnerable may require urgent dental attention. Call us if you are unsure how quickly you should be seen.

The source page promotes same-day emergency appointments. Actual same-day availability depends on the office schedule and the urgency of the problem, so call as early as possible for current availability.

Contact a dentist immediately. Handle the tooth carefully by the crown rather than the root and keep it moist while seeking urgent care. Timing is important for a knocked-out permanent tooth.

For most tooth-specific problems without life-threatening symptoms, call a dentist for guidance. Seek emergency medical care for severe facial trauma, uncontrolled major bleeding, difficulty breathing or swallowing, loss of consciousness, or other potentially life-threatening symptoms.

It can be urgent if the tooth is painful, sharp, sensitive, or at risk of further damage. Avoid chewing hard foods on the affected area and call the office for guidance.

The dental team evaluates the problem, may take diagnostic imaging when appropriate, addresses the urgent issue within the available treatment, and explains any restorative, root canal, extraction, follow-up, or referral needs.

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