EMERGENCY DENTIST
SERVING CARY, DURHAM, CHAPEL HILL, RALEIGH, NC & THE SURROUNDING AREAS

• If you have a tooth that has fallen or been knocked out, try to replace it. By fitting the tooth back into the socket, you will better protect the roots and increase its chance of survival. If you can’t get it back into the socket, protect the tooth and be careful not to touch the roots of the tooth.
• If there are broken pieces of your tooth, secure the pieces in a plastic bag until you can reach our office.
• If you are bleeding, attempt to stop the blood flow before you reach our office. If the bleeding does not stop in a reasonable amount of time, please get to an emergency room immediately.
• Control swelling and pain with a cold compress, if necessary.
• Contact one of our convenient locations immediately. You can find phone numbers for each office here.
• If you catch us after hours, please call the number listed on the answering machine. We can help you at all hours of the day and night.
• If the situation is life threatening, skip the dental office and head straight to the nearest emergency room.

Following these steps can help you ensure the best chance of your tooth’s survival. As is the case with most emergencies, the sooner you reach our emergency dentist, the more likely our team will be able to assist with repairing whatever damage has occurred and alleviate your pain. No matter what the case may be, Sunrise Dental is here to help.

What Constitutes A Dental Emergency 

Some common examples of a dental emergency include:

• broken or injured tooth
• tooth that has fallen out or been knocked out
• severe dental pain
• soft tissue damage (tongue, gums, or cheek)

If you are suffering from any of these situations, please contact one of our dentist office locations immediately to schedule an appointment with our emergency dentist. Sunrise Dental offers a variety of services to help save your tooth, alleviate your pain, or replace your tooth, if necessary. Our Raleigh, NC office also offers CEREC technology to create a permanent same-day dental crowns while you are sitting in our office!

Why Should You Visit an Emergency Dentist?

If you’re facing an urgent dental issue that requires an immediate solution, don’t waste any time. Visiting an emergency dentist is crucial in this situation to provide comfort and protect your mouth against worsening issues. Dental emergencies can range from knocked-out teeth and severe toothaches to abscesses and broken crowns. All of these problems can cause severe health complications if they are not addressed as quickly as possible. Our emergency dentist is properly equipped to handle urgent situations. We offer pain relief and targeted treatments that can help address the issue efficiently. 

Ignoring a dental emergency can impact your health in a variety of ways. Not only does it prolong your pain or discomfort, but it also increases the risk of permanent damage. This can cause more extensive and expensive treatments down the line. From reimplanting lost teeth to addressing abscesses before they turn into full-blown infections, our emergency dentist can provide immediate care that addresses your oral health issues, reduces pain, and prevents long-term complications. 

Sunrise Dental provides comprehensive emergency services to patients throughout the region. Our convenient locations in Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, and Cary allow us to serve patients from Apex, Morrisville, and the surrounding areas. Contact us today to schedule an emergency dental visit.