Emergency Dentist in Apex

A dental emergency includes excessive bleeding, extreme pain, or a tooth that has been knocked-out or chipped. If past dental work such as crowns or fillings are coming loose of have fallen out, this is also considered a dental emergency. If you’re experiencing any of these situations, call our Apex dentists at (919) 589-5001, we can help!

We are proud to provide the communities of Apex, Cary, New Hill, and Holly Springs with compassionate dental care. We offer same-day appointments as part of our commitment to quality care, and because we know that emergencies can be stressful and painful. If you’re experiencing a dental emergency, call us now at (919) 589-5001 and our friendly team will do our best to get you out of pain and back to smiling again.

Yes! At Cardinal Family Dentistry, we think that quality dental care should be affordable. We offer for all of our patients, whether or not they have dental insurance. We have flexible financing options, and our friendly team will be happy to answer any questions you may have make sure you are comfortable with your treatment and payment options.

The most common dental emergencies are related to oral trauma. A slip and fall, car accident, or a hard hit in a contact sport can cause damage to your teeth and gums. The most common trauma-related dental emergencies include knocked-out (avulsed), loose, cracked, or chipped teeth. Oral trauma may also cause lacerations and cuts to the tongue, gums, cheeks, and lips. If these cuts are deep and bleeding excessively, they may need to be stitched by a dentist. 
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Damage to dental work is another common dental emergency. This includes a loose or missing crown or filling. When dental work is pulled-out, it’s important to have it replaced immediately  because your exposed enamel may be weak and vulnerable to damage and decay.
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Persistent toothaches are also considered a dental emergency, and can often indicate an infected tooth. If your toothache is severe and lasts for more than a day or two, come in for an emergency appointment. If your oral issue is causing you serious pain, discomfort or bleeding and you do not think that you can treat it on your own, you’re having an emergency. Contact us for an urgent dental appointment right away.

If your crown or filling is still attached to the tooth, avoid moving it with your tongue, chewing on that side of your mouth, and any other actions that may loosen it further. If your filling or crown comes out completely, recover it and put it in a plastic baggie, and bring it in with you when you see Dr. Barker. Repairing or replacing your damaged dental work as soon as possible will help you avoid other issues. Give us a call at (919) 589-5001 to let us know that you’re coming in for an emergency appointment.

Getting immediate care helps minimize your pain and discomfort. A toothache or oral injury can be extremely painful and interfere with your ability to live your day-to-day life. Seeing Cardinal Family Dentistry helps you get relief, and ensures you get the treatment you need to restore your smile.
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In addition, getting immediate help for a dental emergency maximizes the chance that we can save your tooth. Some conditions, like an avulsed (knocked-out) tooth must be treated within 1-2 hours of the injury in order to save the tooth. Getting help right away also saves you time and money by avoiding more costly dental complications.