- Same-day emergency visits welcome
- About 11 minutes from Mountainbrook
- Crowns designed and milled in our own office
- CareCredit, Cherry, and Proceed financing available
A cracked tooth or a sudden toothache does not wait for a convenient day. The sooner it is looked at, the more options you usually have, and waiting to see whether it settles on its own often makes the problem harder to treat.
Charlotte Dental Arts welcomes same-day emergency dentistry visits from Mountainbrook, about 11 minutes from our office at 3135 Springbank Lane. Dr. Edwin Porter, a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, founded the practice in 1996, and Dr. Robert Lowe, a Diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry, can also see you.
When to Call an Emergency Dentist
Contact our office the same day if you have any of these problems:
If you are not sure whether your situation counts, describe what happened and our team will help you decide. If you have lost a crown, the American Dental Association’s overview of how crowns work explains why it is worth having the tooth checked promptly.
When to Go to the ER Instead
If you have trouble breathing or swallowing, or bleeding you cannot control, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911. Those situations come before any dental visit, and we can see you afterward for the tooth.
What an Emergency Visit Can Include
Every situation is different, but an urgent visit at our office focuses on a few goals. We find the source of the problem and work to relieve pain first, then stabilize a damaged tooth so the problem does not get worse.
When possible, we restore the tooth in one 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, your dentist explains it before treatment begins.
What to Expect When You Call
Call our office and describe what happened. Our team will tell you how soon to come in and what to do until you arrive. Please call before you come so we can prepare for you.
At the visit, we examine the area, take any imaging that is needed, and explain what we found in plain language. You leave with relief and a plan, and if the tooth needs follow-up care, we go over timing and costs with you before anything is scheduled.
Getting to Us From Mountainbrook
We are at 3135 Springbank Lane, Suite 150, about 11 minutes from Mountainbrook. Our hours are Monday to Wednesday 7am to 4pm, Thursday 7am to 2pm, and Friday 7am to 12pm, with Saturday by appointment.
If you are not sure the situation is urgent, our team is glad to talk it through. You can also 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 can help you use your out-of-network benefits. CareCredit, Cherry, and Proceed financing are available, 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 Mountainbrook
Can I be seen the same day?
We welcome same-day emergency visits. Please call before you come so our team can prepare for you and tell you how soon to arrive.
What should I do while I wait to be seen?
Our team will tell you what to do until you arrive, based on what happened. It helps to note when the problem started and any symptoms, and to bring a list of your medications and health conditions.
How do I know whether to call you or go to the ER?
Trouble breathing or swallowing, or bleeding you cannot control, means going to the nearest emergency room or calling 911 first. For a toothache, a broken tooth, a lost crown or filling, or swelling in the gums, contact our office.
How does insurance work for an urgent visit?
We are out-of-network with dental insurance plans, and our team can help you use your out-of-network benefits. We go over timing and costs with you before follow-up care is scheduled.
What are your hours for patients coming from Mountainbrook?
Our hours are Monday to Wednesday 7am to 4pm, Thursday 7am to 2pm, and Friday 7am to 12pm, with Saturday by appointment. The office is about 11 minutes from Mountainbrook, and we ask that you call before you come.
Get Help From Charlotte Dental Arts Today
Dr. Porter founded Charlotte Dental Arts in 1996, and both he and Dr. Lowe can see urgent patients. Mountainbrook neighbors get same-day visits when possible, clear explanations, 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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