Emergency Dental Care In Irving, Plano & DeSoto, TX

When dental emergencies happen at Irving, Plano or DeSoto, you need immediate help from an experienced dental care provider like Dr. Naren Mikkilineni, DMD. At Signature Smiles Dentistry our Doctors will always make every effort to see patients as quickly as possible when they’re dealing with emergencies like knocked-out teeth, severe tooth pain, and severe bleeding in the mouth.

Emergency Dental Services
Emergency Dental Services

Prompt and Reliable Emergency Dental Care When You Need It

There are some dental procedures which just can’t wait until your next appointment, or even until the next day. When you have a serious dental issue, it’s good to know that your chosen clinic will be open to handle the issue. Dr. Mikkilineni, the highly regarded emergency dentist at Signature Smiles Dentistry, has a proven track record of successfully and efficiently managing various dental emergencies. It can give you considerable peace of mind, knowing that if any unexpected problem arises, your emergency dentist will be on hand to quickly manage it.

Many dental emergencies involve significant pain and discomfort to the patient. For instance, if one of your children were to suffer a sports injury and have damage done to their teeth or gums that could be extremely painful. That’s the kind of situation you need to have resolved very promptly, so as to minimize the pain and discomfort. Whenever you do encounter a situation like that, make sure to contact Signature Smiles Dentistry so that it can be managed professionally and skillfully.

What is an emergency dentist?

Not all dental issues occur during normal business hours. In fact, it happens quite often that problems might arise on a holiday, a weekend, or even during the middle of the night. Anytime a dental issue arises outside the traditional business hours for your dentist, it might be necessary to call an emergency dentist. Not all dental clinics offer emergency dental care services, because they can’t keep the necessary staff on the premises after hours.

This is typical of a smaller dental clinic with a very compact staff. A larger clinic with a more robust dental staff would be capable of providing dental emergency care services. Of course, that will require that emergency personnel are fully trained and equipped to handle such dental emergencies. Before you choose a regular dentist for your family, you should know whether or not they provide emergency services. You might never need to avail yourself of emergency dental services, but if the need should arise, you’ll want to know your dentist will be there.

In some cases, there is a different phone number associated with emergency dental service, and you should make a point of knowing that number and keeping it available. Another thing you need to know about emergency dental service is exactly what constitutes an emergency, and what should be considered a normal situation. You should not trouble your dental clinic with situations that are not genuine dental emergencies, because that will take time and resources away from legitimate cases.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

What qualifies as a dental emergency?
A dental emergency includes severe toothache, a knocked-out or loose tooth, a cracked or fractured tooth, swelling in the mouth or face, uncontrolled bleeding from the gums, a broken dental restoration such as a crown or filling, or an abscess or infection. If you are unsure whether your situation is an emergency, call us and we will advise you.
Do you accept walk-in emergency patients?
Yes, we offer same-day emergency appointments at our Irving, Plano, and DeSoto locations. We prioritize patients in pain and do our best to see you as quickly as possible. Call ahead so we can prepare for your visit and minimize your wait time.
What should I do if a tooth gets knocked out?
Pick up the tooth by the crown (the part you can see when you smile), not the root. Rinse it gently with water without scrubbing. If possible, place it back in the socket and hold it in place with light pressure. If you cannot reinsert it, keep it moist in a cup of milk or saliva and get to our office within 30 minutes for the best chance of saving the tooth.
Will emergency dental treatment be painful?
We use local anesthesia and, when needed, sedation options to keep you comfortable during emergency procedures. Our priority is to relieve your pain quickly. Many patients feel immediate relief once the source of the problem is treated.

Need help in a hurry? Signature Smiles Dentistry is here to help with dental emergencies of all types. Contact the office as soon as your dental emergency happens so Dr. Mikkilineni can take care of the problem quickly and efficiently.