- Same-day emergency visits welcome
- About 7 minutes from Providence Plantation
- Patients of all ages welcome
- CareCredit, Cherry, and Proceed financing available
When something goes wrong with a tooth, a short drive matters. Providence Plantation is one of our closest neighborhoods, so when you call and our team says to come in, you are not facing a long trip with a sore mouth.
Charlotte Dental Arts welcomes same-day emergency dentistry visits from Providence Plantation, about 7 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.
Dental Emergencies We Treat for Providence Plantation Patients
Contact our office the same day if you have any of these problems:
- A severe or lingering toothache: pain that keeps you from eating or sleeping.
- A broken, chipped, or knocked-out tooth: in an adult or a child.
- A lost crown or filling: the exposed tooth can be sensitive and can break further.
- Swelling in the face or gums: including a bump that may signal an abscess.
If you are not sure whether your situation counts, describe what happened and our team will help you decide. The American Dental Association offers guidance on managing acute dental pain, and your dentist can explain what applies to you.
When Providence Plantation Patients Should Go to the ER First
If you have trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling that is spreading toward your eye or neck, 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 to Do Until You Reach Us From Providence Plantation
Call our office and describe what happened, and our team will tell you how soon to come in. Until then, these general steps can help:
- Rinse gently with warm water, and keep any piece of tooth that broke off.
- If a tooth was knocked out, handle it by the crown rather than the root.
- For swelling on the outside of the cheek, a cold compress can be comforting.
- Note when the problem began and any symptoms, and gather a medication list.
What an Urgent Visit Looks Like for Providence Plantation Patients
We begin by finding the source of the problem and relieving pain, then stabilize a damaged tooth so it does not get worse.
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, your dentist explains it before treatment begins, and you can ask about sedation dentistry if dental visits make you anxious.
Getting to Us From Providence Plantation
We are at 3135 Springbank Lane, Suite 150, about 7 minutes from Providence Plantation, though traffic can change that. Please call before you come so our team can prepare for you and tell you how soon to arrive.
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 in Providence Plantation
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 Providence Plantation
How long does it take to get to your office from Providence Plantation?
About 7 minutes, depending on traffic. Please call before you leave so our team can prepare for you and tell you how soon to arrive.
What should I do if my child chips or loses a tooth?
Call us right away. Keep any piece of tooth, and if a tooth was knocked out, handle it by the crown rather than the root. Dr. Porter and Dr. Lowe see patients of all ages, and our team will tell you what to do until you arrive.
Can you see me for a toothache if I do not have a regular dentist?
Yes. We welcome same-day emergency visits, including from people who are not yet patients. Call first and describe what is happening, and our team will tell you how soon to come in.
When should I go to the ER instead of calling a dentist?
Trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling that is spreading toward the eye or neck, or bleeding you cannot control means going to the nearest emergency room or calling 911 first. For most tooth problems, contact our office.
How does payment 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, and financing through CareCredit, Cherry, and Proceed is available.
Get Urgent Care From Charlotte Dental Arts Near Providence Plantation
Dr. Porter founded Charlotte Dental Arts in 1996, and both he and Dr. Lowe can see urgent patients. Providence Plantation 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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