You don’t have to put off getting the dental care you need in an emergency. Contact our team right away to save your smile! Not sure if your situation qualifies as a dental emergency? Keep reading to find out.
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Do I need emergency dental care?
Don't let a dental emergency ruin your smile! Knowing when to seek immediate care can be tricky, but persistent pain or an injury to your mouth or teeth are clear signs that you need to see a dentist right away. If you're experiencing unexplained pain or if something has fallen out of your mouth, it's crucial to take action. Give us a call and our emergency dentistry team will assess your situation and provide guidance on self-care until you can get the professional help you need. Your smile is worth it!
What Makes Us Different
BEYOND AESTHETICS: PIONEERING TRIGGER POINT THERAPY
At Smile in Style, we go beyond traditional dental aesthetics to offer comprehensive care for your oral and facial health. What truly sets us apart is our expertise in trigger point injections - a niche service rarely found in dental practices. While many offices provide Botox and fillers for cosmetic purposes, we take it a step further by offering trigger point therapy as a therapeutic treatment. This advanced technique targets chronic pain and muscle tension, addressing issues like TMJ disorders, headaches, and facial pain that can significantly impact your quality of life. Our unique combination of Lidocaine, Botox, and PDO threads in these injections not only provides immediate relief but also promotes long-term healing. By integrating this therapeutic approach with our cosmetic and dental services, we offer a holistic solution for both your comfort and confidence. At Smile in Style, we're not just enhancing your smile - we're improving your overall well-being.
HOW TRIGGER POINT INJECTIONS WORK
Trigger Point Injections are used to soothe tense muscle fibers or commonly known as "knots." These knots are caused by acute or repetitive microtrauma, leading to stress on your muscles. They can often times lead to tension headaches. We use trigger point therapy at our office to relieve neck and shoulder knots, especially ones that are stubborn and cannot be improved by deep tissue massages or other therapies.
How Botox Injections Work
At Smile in Style, we use Botox to help you look and feel your best. This remarkable treatment works by relaxing specific muscles in your face, smoothing out wrinkles and even easing pain from dental issues like teeth grinding. When we inject Botox, it blocks signals from nerves to these muscles, giving you a more relaxed and youthful appearance. You'll start seeing results within two weeks, and the effects typically last for several months, letting you enjoy a refreshed look and improved comfort.
How Filler Injections Work
Our filler treatments at Smile in Style offer a fantastic way to enhance your facial features and restore a youthful fullness. When we inject these gel-like substances beneath your skin, they immediately add volume, smoothing out lines and plumping areas that have lost their youthful bounce. Most of our fillers are made from hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally found in your body, making them safe and effective. The results are instant and can last anywhere from six months to over a year, giving you a natural, rejuvenated look that complements your beautiful smile.
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Did you know…
If you lose a tooth, place it in cold milk while you head to your emergency appointment. Source: Mayo Clinic
READY TO BOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE?
SAME-DAY IN-HOUSE CARE
We make every effort to take care of our patients with a dental emergency. Most treatments are able to be done same-day. We provide comprehensive dental care all under one roof, including root canals, so you can get out of pain and back to smiling!
Digital X-Rays & Imaging
Better diagnostics means better results. With modern imaging techniques, we can quickly and accurately assess your dental emergency, and create a treatment plan right away, so you can relieve your dental pain and get back to your life.
Problem-Focused Exams
When issues arise, our team can perform problem-focused exams (also known as limited exams) to help address the issues. Limited exams allow us to focus on what’s hurting or injured so we can get you out of pain and back to normal again.
After Hours Appointments
Dental emergencies don’t always strike during regular business hours. That’s why we offer after hours appointments so you can get the care you deserve, when you need it most.
Weekend Appointments
Dental emergencies don’t follow a set schedule. That’s why we offer weekend appointments for emergency situations. Don’t wait until Monday to get the relief you deserve, get in touch with us now to get your smile back in working order today!
In-House Treatment
Get the treatment you need right away. We provide comprehensive dental care all under one roof, including root canals, so you can get out of pain and back to smiling!
Immediate Implants
Losing a tooth leaves you with a gap in your smile; fill that gap right away with immediate implants. Dental implants can stop you from losing bone mass while restoring your bite, but the longer you go without a tooth, the more likely you are to lose bone, so timely care is crucial. If you've lost a tooth, or require an extraction, ask us if a dental implant is right for you.
Find a solution to your dental emergency
No one plans to have a dental emergency, and that’s why we offer affordable emergency dental exams, so you don’t need to wait to get the care you need to relieve your dental pain.
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The Benefits of Emergency Dentistry
Say Goodbye to Pain
There’s no need to let pain hold you back any longer. Discover effective solutions to relieve your pain and regain control of your life.
Reclaim Your Confident Smile
Don't let dental issues keep you from smiling with confidence. Restore your bite and transform your smile with our expert dental services.
Stop Complications in Their Tracks
Leaving dental emergencies alone can escalate them into more serious problems. Take proactive steps now to prevent further complications and safeguard your oral health.
What do I do in a Dental Emergency?
Control Swelling & Pain
You can temporarily lessen any pain or swelling you might be experiencing using over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen. But, avoid aspirin and similar blood-thinning medicines, as they could hamper clot formation and make it harder to halt bleeding. Besides medication, a cold compress can also offer pain relief. Apply an ice pack to the cheek or lip near the affected area.
Call Us Right Away
Once you've gotten a handle on your dental emergency, give us a call right away. Even if you're not certain whether your situation is an emergency, our team is here to help evaluate the injury's seriousness and get you into our office for the necessary care as soon as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I just walk in if I'm in pain, or do I need to call first?
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We ask that you call ahead so our Marrero team can find the fastest way to get you seen, but we do everything we can to fit emergency patients in the same day. Give us a call, tell us what's going on, and we will do our best to see you same day!
What actually happens when I come in for an emergency exam?
Once you're in the chair, we start with digital X-rays so we can see exactly what's going on. From there we run a focused exam on the area that's hurting and put together a treatment plan the same visit, so you're not left guessing.
Do you see emergency patients on weekends or after hours?
Yes we do. Our Marrero, LA dental practice keeps after-hours and weekend appointments open for dental emergencies that can't wait. Whatever time it happens, call us and we'll see you as soon as we can!
My toothache suddenly stopped hurting, does that mean it's not an emergency anymore?
Not necessarily. Sudden pain relief can mean the infection has killed the nerve inside the tooth, not that the problem went away. The infection can keep spreading even without pain, so it's still worth giving us a call and getting an emergency appointment as soon as you can.
My face is swelling, is that still a "dental" problem, or should I go to the ER?
Most dental emergencies, even painful ones, are still best handled by a dentist rather than at the ER. But if your facial swelling comes with a fever, or you're having any trouble breathing or swallowing, that combination can mean the infection is spreading, and it's time to go straight to the emergency room. Once you're stable, follow up with our Marrero, LA emergency dentist so we can treat the tooth or gum actually causing the problem.
