Dental trouble has a way of showing up at the worst time: a chipped tooth the evening before a family event, a crown that comes loose at dinner, or an ache that wakes you before sunrise. The sooner a damaged tooth is looked at, the more options you usually have.
Charlotte Dental Arts welcomes same-day emergency dentistry visits from Foxcroft, about 13 minutes from our office at 3135 Springbank Lane. Our dentist near Foxcroft page introduces Dr. Edwin Porter, a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, and Dr. Robert Lowe, a Diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry, who can both see urgent patients.
Problems We Can Help You With
Contact our office the same day if you are dealing with any of these:
If you are not sure whether your situation counts, describe what happened and our team will help you decide.
When the ER Comes First
If you have trouble breathing or swallowing, bleeding you cannot control, or a suspected broken jaw, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911. Those situations come before any dental visit, and we can see you afterward for your teeth.
What to Do Until You Reach Us
Our team will tell you what to do for your situation when you call. In general, rinsing gently with warm water, using a cold compress on the outside of the cheek for swelling, and keeping a knocked-out adult tooth moist can all help until you are seen.
The American Dental Association publishes guidance on managing acute dental pain, including when care is not immediately available. Pain relief is not a substitute for an exam, so please still call so the cause can be found.
What an Urgent Visit Looks Like
We start by finding the source of the problem and relieving pain, then stabilize a damaged tooth so it does not get worse. Digital imaging is taken when it is needed, and your dentist explains what was found in plain language.
When possible, we restore the tooth in the same visit. With CEREC technology, a broken tooth can sometimes be restored with a crown milled in our office, and you can read more about our same-day crowns and bridges. If your tooth needs a different plan, you hear about it before treatment begins.
Getting to Us From Foxcroft
We are at 3135 Springbank Lane, Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28226, about 13 minutes from Foxcroft, though traffic can change that. Please call before you come so our team can prepare for you and tell you how soon to arrive.
Our first appointments start at 7am Monday through Thursday. If you are comparing offices, you can browse the areas we serve to see our other neighborhood pages.
Insurance and Payment for Urgent Care
Charlotte Dental Arts is out-of-network with dental insurance plans, and our team helps you use your out-of-network benefits. We go over timing and costs with you before any follow-up care is scheduled. Financing is available through CareCredit, Cherry, and Proceed, and the Premier Dental Savings Program is an option if you are uninsured. Our insurance and financing page has the details.
Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Dental Care Near Foxcroft
What should I do if I chip a tooth on the weekend?
Rinse gently with warm water, save any pieces, and contact our office to describe what happened. Our team will tell you how soon to come in and whether anything needs to happen before then. If the situation is severe and you cannot reach us, go to the nearest emergency room.
Can you fix a lost or loose crown quickly?
We will examine the crown and the tooth underneath, and when possible we restore a tooth in one visit using CEREC technology. Bring the crown with you if you still have it, and call before you come so we can plan.
How do I know if a toothache is an emergency?
Pain that is severe, keeps you from sleeping or eating, or comes with facial swelling is worth a same-day call. Milder sensitivity can often wait for a regular visit, and our team is glad to talk through which category you are in.
Do I need to call before I come to the office?
Yes. Calling first lets our team prepare for you and tell you how soon to arrive from Foxcroft. Use the Call Us button on this page if the problem is urgent.
How does insurance work for an urgent visit?
Charlotte Dental Arts is out-of-network with dental insurance plans, and our team helps you use your out-of-network benefits. We go over timing and costs with you before follow-up care is scheduled, and financing is available through CareCredit, Cherry, and Proceed.
Get Urgent Care From Charlotte Dental Arts
Dr. Porter founded Charlotte Dental Arts in 1996, and he and Dr. Lowe can both see urgent patients. Foxcroft neighbors get same-day visits when possible, a clear explanation, and a plan before they leave.
If it is urgent, use the Call Us button now. For non-urgent questions, contact Charlotte Dental Arts through our contact page and our team will respond.
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