Dental Emergencies & Urgent Care in Chester, VA

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Dental emergencies don’t wait for a convenient time. Whether you’re dealing with a sudden toothache, a knocked-out tooth, a broken crown, or severe mouth pain, Felton Dentistry is here to help fast. We offer same-day emergency appointments for patients in pain, and if you’re a current patient, Felton Dentistry makes sure their cell number available after hours so you’re never left without guidance when something goes wrong.

Call our office now at 804-717-2099 for a same-day emergency appointment. If you’re a current patient, feel free to call us after hours as well.

How We Handle Dental Emergencies at Felton Dentistry

When you call with a dental emergency, our team moves quickly. We’ll get you into our Chester, VA office the same day, assess the situation, and provide immediate care to relieve your pain and protect your smile. Here’s what you can count on:

Immediate pain relief — our first priority is stopping your discomfort as quickly as possible
Same-day emergency appointments — we keep time in our schedule specifically for urgent needs
A clear treatment plan — we’ll explain exactly what happened, what we’re doing, and what comes next
Comfort throughout your visit — soft pillows, warm blankets, and a calm, caring team to put you at ease
After-hours access for current patients — reach Dr. Felton directly when our office is closed

If you cannot reach us and your situation is severe, please go to your nearest urgent care facility or emergency room.

Common Dental Emergencies and What to Do

Toothache or Dental Abscess

Severe tooth pain is often a sign of infection or abscess. Call us immediately. In the meantime, rinse with warm saltwater, apply a cold compress to reduce swelling, and avoid placing aspirin directly on the gum tissue.

Knocked-Out Tooth

Time is critical. Handle the tooth by the crown (not the root), gently rinse it without scrubbing, and try to reinsert it into the socket if possible. If not, keep it moist in a glass of milk. Call us right away, the sooner you arrive, the better your chances of saving the tooth.

Cracked or Broken Tooth

Rinse your mouth with warm water, save any tooth fragments, and apply a cold compress to the outside of your face to manage swelling. Call us for a same-day appointment.

Lost Filling or Crown

A lost filling or crown leaves the exposed tooth vulnerable to further damage and sensitivity. As a temporary measure, dental cement (available at most pharmacies) or sugar-free gum can protect the area until you can come in.

Soft Tissue Injury

Injuries to the lips, cheeks, gums, or tongue should be rinsed gently with warm water. Apply pressure with a clean cloth to control bleeding. If bleeding is heavy or doesn’t stop, go to an emergency room.

Some dental emergencies, such as a severe infections or tooth abscesses (pain and swelling resulting from a buildup of infected material caused by bacteria), can be life-threatening. If you need treatment to stop bleeding, save a tooth, treat an infection or severe pain, this is a dental emergency, and you should contact us immediately.

The Importance of Handling a Dental Emergency Quickly

Dealing with a dental emergency and taking the necessary steps are critically important to maintaining your dental health and avoiding the negative consequences of inaction.

Getting urgent dental care in CHESTER, VA can help:

Save Teeth

If you experience a traumatic injury that knocks out one or more teeth and you do not see an emergency dentist immediately, you may not be able to save the tooth and you will need to get dentures, dental implants, or other tooth replacements.

Avoid Pain

If you do not contact your emergency dentist, any pain you’re feeling in your mouth, jaw, teeth, or gums may get worse. Without seeing the dentist to assess the reason for the pain, you don’t know if it could even be life-threatening.

Treat infections

An infection can occur for a number of reasons including as a result of a traumatic injury affecting the mouth. An infection that is left untreated can spread to other parts of the body and can be life-threatening.

What is Not a Dental Emergency?

If your pain is not severe and you can wait a few days to be treated by your dentist, this would not be considered a dental emergency. For instance, a small chip in a tooth could be scheduled and repaired a few days later, whereas a large chip in the tooth that results in a jagged, sharp edge –– should be treated immediately.

If you’re experiencing pain you consider unbearable, it’s best to treat this as a dental emergency. However, some tooth pain can be relieved by simply flossing. When a piece of food debris is lodged in between teeth, for example, it can cause pain and discomfort but is something you can easily remedy.

If you’re unsure whether you’re experiencing a dental emergency, don’t hesitate to contact our office. Dr. Felton is an emergency dentist in Chester, VA whose number one priority is protecting the teeth, gums, and oral health of our valued patients.

In Pain? Don’t Wait. Call Felton Dentistry Now.

See your emergency dentist at Felton Dentistry.

In 35 years of dentistry, Felton Dentistry has handled every type of dental emergency you can imagine. If you’re hurting, we consider it an emergency and we’ll do everything in our power to see you today. Call us now or use our online booking to request an urgent appointment.

Dental Emergencies Chester, VA