{"id":3924,"date":"2024-03-15T20:13:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T20:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atriumfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=3924"},"modified":"2024-04-08T20:14:20","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T20:14:20","slug":"what-to-expect-at-your-emergency-dental-appointment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atriumfamilydental.com\/blog\/2024\/03\/15\/what-to-expect-at-your-emergency-dental-appointment\/","title":{"rendered":"In the Hot Seat: What Happens at an Emergency Dental Appointment?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Dental emergencies<\/a> can strike unexpectedly, leaving you in discomfort and uncertainty. Whatever your issue, knowing what to expect during an emergency dental appointment can help minimize anxiety and ensure swift treatment. So, if you want to learn exactly what happens once you step into the dentist\u2019s office, continue reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Immediate Assessment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you get to your dentist\u2019s office after scheduling an emergency appointment, you\u2019ll be directed to one of the patient rooms. There, your dentist will perform an assessment to evaluate your condition. A visual inspection is done first followed by X-rays. This will give your dentist the clearest picture of what\u2019s going on so they can help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Treatment Planning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After the data has been gathered, your dentist will give you options for treatment. If you\u2019re in pain, they may also apply some local anesthetic to dull it while the two of you make a plan. This conversation will most likely be brief as your dentist will want to help ease your pain as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Emergency Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you and your dentist have decided on a treatment, they\u2019ll begin immediately. Common emergency dental procedures include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n