A dental emergency never happens at a convenient time. In many situations, it may be outside of traditional business hours. When dental care is needed quickly, Dr. Gordon Kent of Buffalo, NY can help. His practice, the Smile Center, is equipped 24/7 with a live individual who handles the phone and arranges assistance when patients need it.
Emergency dental situations
Common situations that require emergency care include:
- Teeth that are chipped or cracked
- Oral appliances that are broken or need adjustments, including dentures and partials
- Restorations such as bridges, crowns, or fillings that have fallen out
- Injury to the teeth or soft tissues of the mouth
- Breakage of restorations
- Toothaches that are persistent and incredibly painful
- Continued bleeding post-surgery
What should you do when a dental emergency occurs?
The first thing a patient should do is contact the Smile Center. Our staff can walk patients through what they should do before visiting the dental office. They may prescribe medication to address pain and discomfort until patients can get to the dentist. They may recommend patients visit the emergency room if it is an issue that cannot be addressed solely by a dentist. The on-call individual may also schedule a same-day or next-day appointment for further evaluation and treatment.
Get the help you need during a dental emergency!
Dr. Gordon Kent of the Smile Center in Buffalo, NY understands the importance of having a dental professional available when the unexpected occurs. If you are interested in finding out more about our dental emergency services, contact the team at or personally visit our office team to book an appointment at 4427 Union Road, Cheektowaga, Buffalo, NY. We encourage patients who have been to our practice before—as well as those who haven’t—to seek treatment at our state-of-the-art dental facility.