Emergency Dentist in Pickerington, OH

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Dental emergencies don’t wait for a convenient time. If you’re dealing with severe tooth pain, a broken tooth, a lost filling, swelling, or another urgent dental problem, call State Of The Art Smiles.

We reserve time for dental emergencies and offer same-day appointments when availability allows.

Call:

New Patients: (614) 834-5880
Current Patients: (614) 837-4506

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Do you need an emergency dentist?

Call our Pickerington dental office if you have:

Not sure if your problem can wait?

Call us. Our team can ask a few questions, help you understand how urgent the situation may be, and tell you the next step.

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Get same-day emergency dental care when available

When you call with a dental emergency, we’ll ask what happened, where you’re hurting, and what symptoms you’re experiencing.

If we have an emergency opening, we’ll work to see you that day.

Dr. Phillip Katz and Dr. Aklilu Ameha treat dental emergencies at our Pickerington office. If dental anxiety makes treatment difficult, ask us whether sedation dentistry may be appropriate for your visit.

Emergency Dental Treatments We Offer

The right treatment depends on what’s causing your pain or damage.

After examining the area, we’ll explain what we find and review your treatment options with you.

Emergency care may include:

You’ll know what we’re recommending and why before treatment begins.

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When Should You Go to the ER Instead of the Dentist?

Some emergencies need immediate medical care.

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if you have:

  • Trouble breathing or swallowing
  • Uncontrolled bleeding
  • Significant facial trauma
  • A suspected broken jaw
  • A dental injury combined with a serious head injury

For tooth pain, broken teeth, lost restorations, or other dental problems without these medical warning signs, call our Pickerington dental office.

What Should You Do Before Your Emergency Dental Appointment?

What should you do if a permanent tooth gets knocked out?

Pick up the tooth by the crown, not the root. Gently rinse it with water without scrubbing it. If possible, carefully place it back in the socket. If you can’t reinsert it, keep the tooth moist in milk and call us immediately. Getting dental care quickly can improve the chance of saving the tooth.

What should you do if you chip or break a tooth?

Rinse your mouth gently with warm water. Save any pieces you can find and avoid chewing on that side of your mouth until a dentist evaluates the tooth.

What should you do for a severe toothache?

Rinse with warm water and gently floss around the painful tooth in case food is trapped between your teeth. Don’t place aspirin or another pain medication directly against your gums. Then call us so we can determine what’s causing the pain.

What should you do if a filling or crown falls out?

Keep the filling or crown if you still have it. Avoid chewing on that side and call our office so we can evaluate the tooth and determine whether the restoration can be repaired or needs to be replaced.

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Worried About the Cost of Emergency Dental Care?

Unexpected dental treatment can also mean an unexpected expense. Our team can help you understand your insurance benefits and available payment options before moving forward whenever possible.

State Of The Art Smiles offers several payment and financing options, including Cherry. Learn more about insurance and financing or review Cherry Financing.

Real Stories From Patients Who Needed Urgent Dental Care

★★★★★

“I was in excruciating tooth pain and needed an emergency root canal. I hadn’t found a local dentist yet, and so many people recommended Dr. Katz. They fit me right in. From the welcome at the door to the friendly staff to Dr. Katz’s bedside manner, everything was amazing. I knew this was going to be my new family dentist.”

– Kim T.

★★★★★

“I had to make an emergency visit due to gum and tooth pain, and Erin was fantastic. She identified the issue and had me out of there and pain free in no time. Dr. Katz has been our family dentist for several years now, and the whole staff is friendly and professional.”

– Colin C.

★★★★★

“I broke a crown and was able to get an appointment quickly. Kennedy and Dr. Ameha took great care of me. They had the remains of the broken crown removed and a temporary crown on in about an hour.” – Gregory J.

Emergency Dentist FAQs

We offer same-day emergency appointments when our schedule allows.

Call (614) 834-5880 if you’re a new patient or (614) 837-4506 if you’re already a patient. We’ll tell you the soonest available appointment.

Yes. A knocked-out permanent tooth needs prompt attention.

Handle the tooth by the crown, rinse it gently without scrubbing the root, and try to place it back in the socket. If you can’t, keep it moist in milk and call us immediately.

Rinse your mouth with warm water and gently floss around the tooth.

Then call our Pickerington emergency dentist office. Severe tooth pain can have several causes, including decay, infection, a damaged tooth, or a problem with an existing restoration.

Sometimes. A broken tooth may need urgent care if it’s painful, bleeding, sharp, or exposing the inside of the tooth. Call our office and tell us what happened. We’ll help you determine how quickly you should be seen.

Yes. Dental infections need professional evaluation because they can worsen without treatment. Depending on the condition of the tooth, treatment may include root canal therapy, drainage, medication when appropriate, or extraction.

Save the crown or denture if you have it and call us. We’ll examine the area and determine whether it can be repaired, recemented, or needs to be replaced.

Availability depends on our office schedule. Call us and our team will confirm the soonest available appointment.

Call a dentist for most urgent tooth and gum problems. Call 911 or go to an emergency room for trouble breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, serious facial trauma, a suspected broken jaw, or a dental injury involving significant head trauma.

Call an Emergency Dentist in Pickerington, OH

Don’t wait and hope severe dental pain goes away. Call State Of The Art Smiles so our team can assess what’s happening and find the soonest available appointment.

New Patients: (614) 834-5880
Current Patients: (614) 837-4506