Our caring dental team offers emergency care, alleviating your discomfort and restoring your smile's function and beauty.

Emergency Dentistry

You’re watching a movie, and you bite down on a piece of popcorn. Suddenly, you feel a sharp pain in your back tooth. Maybe your child is playing basketball and gets hit in the mouth, knocking their tooth out. Or you wake up with a horrible toothache and don’t know what to do next.

Sound familiar? Most of us will experience some sort of dental emergency in our lifetime, and there’s never a “good” time for it to happen. Fortunately, Arnett Dental Care offers emergency dental care, alleviating your worries and working to restore your smile’s function and beauty.

Understanding the Need for Emergency Dentistry

If you live in Murray or the surrounding area, it’s essential to know who to call when a dental emergency threatens to ruin your day or keep you from going to work or school. Here’s how emergency dental care can benefit you and your loved ones:

Pain Relief

If you have a toothache or sustain a mouth injury, all you want is relief. When you arrive for your emergency appointment, we’ll quickly assess your situation and make you comfortable.

Damage Prevention

If you delay treatment after a dental emergency, what could be a minor procedure might turn into a more serious dental issue. We encourage you to call us as soon as possible.

Reduced Risk

If you seek emergency dental care at the earliest signs of a problem, you could reduce the risk of infection. Untreated infections can lead to serious oral and overall health concerns.

Peace of Mind

If you know that all you have to do is make a phone call to get the help you deserve, you’ll feel less anxious; we’ll give you peace of mind and help you restore your smile.

OUR TEAM

What Counts as a Dental Emergency?

Often, our patients say they aren’t sure if their situation is a dental emergency or not, and it's true that certain dental issues don’t require immediate attention.

However, we always encourage you to call our office if you need advice or you’re unsure; it’s better to be safe than sorry!

These are the situations that require immediate care:

Knocked-out tooth — Time is critical if your tooth gets completely knocked out. Without touching its roots, try to reinsert your tooth or store it inside your cheek or in a glass of milk. Call us right away!
Severe toothache — Tooth pain that wakes you up at night or doesn’t subside with over-the-counter pain relievers could indicate a serious infection. If you have intense pain or swelling, you should contact our office.
Broken or cracked tooth — Even if it doesn’t hurt, a broken or cracked tooth can allow harmful bacteria to enter the area and lead to an infection. It’s best to call us for an appointment.
Broken or lost restoration — When you lose a dental filling or your crown comes off, it can be dangerous to leave your tooth exposed. We recommend an emergency appointment.
Facial trauma or soft tissue injury — If you sustain an injury to your jaw, lips, cheeks, or gums, please get in touch with us. We can advise you on whether you should go to the emergency room or visit our office.

What to Expect During Your Emergency Visit

Once you arrive at our office, this is what you can expect:

Pain management — Our top priority is your comfort. If you’re feeling anxious or scared, we offer nitrous oxide. And if you’re in pain, we’ll work to make you comfortable.
Assessment — Once you’re comfortable, we’ll assess your situation, ask you some questions, and take any necessary x-rays.
Treatment options — We’ll present you with your treatment options and answer your questions so you can make an informed decision.
Same-day care — If necessary, we’ll perform any treatments that can’t wait until a later date.
Follow-up plan — Before you leave, we’ll schedule any remaining appointments and give you tips for what to do when you get home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer options for dental sedation?

At Arnett Dental Care, we understand that dental anxiety is real, and we want every patient to feel comfortable and relaxed during their visit. That's why Dr. Arnett and Dr. Pruitt are pleased to offer nitrous oxide sedation to help ease your nerves and make your dental experience as pleasant as possible.

How Does Nitrous Oxide Work?

Nitrous oxide is a safe, effective sedation option that's been used in dentistry for decades. During your procedure, you'll breathe in a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen through a small mask worn during your procedure. Within minutes, you'll feel relaxed and at ease while remaining fully conscious and able to respond to Dr. Arnett or Dr. Pruitt throughout your treatment.

One of the best benefits of nitrous oxide is how quickly it works, and how quickly it wears off! Once your procedure is complete and the mask is removed, the effects disappear within minutes, allowing you to resume your normal activities right away. Many patients appreciate that they can even drive themselves home after their appointment.

Talk with Our Dentists about Your Needs

Whether you experience mild nervousness or significant dental anxiety, sedation dentistry can transform your experience from stressful to serene. We believe that fear shouldn't stand between you and excellent oral health.

If you've been avoiding the dentist due to anxiety, or if you're curious about whether nitrous oxide might be right for you, we encourage you to discuss it during your next visit. Our team is here to ensure your comfort every step of the way! Ready for a stress-free visit? Schedule your appointment today and we’ll handle the rest together.

Looking for Emergency Dental Care in Murray, KY?

When you need quality emergency dental care, our experienced team will happily assist you! At Arnett Dental Care, we’ll answer your questions, provide you with treatment options, and get your smile back on track.

Please don’t hesitate to contact our office at (270) 753-6327.