How Can Walk-In Dental Clinics Treat Infections Quickly?
How We Treat Infections Immediately
Treating an infected tooth should always be considered an emergency. Not only will treating an infection stop the chance of it spreading, but it will likely relieve the patient of any additional pain they are experiencing. When dealing with an infection, we often want the patient to start antibiotics as soon as possible. Buckeyhe Immediate Care is conveniently located in the same office space, which allows us to provide a more comprehensive care experience for each patient. Buckeye Immediate Care offers emergency healthcare services for OSU students and general Ohio residents. Because we share an office space, we can immediately provide patients with antibiotics for infections without them leaving the building. It is vital that we prevent infection from spreading from a tooth to other areas of the body. With access to emergency treatment and immediate antibiotics, we create the greatest opportunity for success. It is our goal that every patient leaves Buckeye Immediate Dental happy with the care they received. Contact us to learn more about how Buckeye Immediate Dental and Buckeye Immediate Care can act today to stop infection from spreading.
Dental Services & Infection Treatment
We provide emergency dental exams, x-rays, and can treat infections all under one roof. Infections should always be treated as an emergency because tooth abscesses can spread to other areas; in these situations, you should see a dentist immediately. Infections can turn into sepsis and turn a tooth infection into a life-threatening problem. By ignoring an infection, you are giving the bacteria more time to spread and cause further damage. Contact Buckeye Immediate Dental to learn more or book an appointment, or visit our emergency clinic for walk-in treatment every weekend.
Walk-In Urgent Dental Clinic
With same-day appointments and weekend walk-in services, we provide emergency treatment and relief outside of standard business hours. Dental emergencies like severe toothaches, broken teeth, uncontrollable bleeding, or unmanageable pain should be addressed immediately. In many circumstances, seeing your primary dentist for a dental emergency isn’t always an option, so Buckeye Immediate Dental offers urgent care every day of the week.
Waiting weeks or longer for a dentist appointment can cause severe pain and result in a greater chance of infection. Emergency needs like tooth extraction, prosthetic tooth and crown solutions, emergency wisdom teeth removal, dental abscesses, root canals, dental fillings, tooth infections, broken crown exams, and other critical issues cannot wait. We provide urgent treatment for patients who require immediate dental care. If you’re experiencing unmanageable pain or have a dental emergency, don’t hesitate to contact Buckeye Immediate Dental or come during our operating hours for urgent dental services. We have extended weekend hours from Friday to Sunday to provide walk-in dental care for those who need it!
Understanding Dental Emergencies
Dental pain is often difficult to manage, especially for longer periods of time. Dental emergencies typically are situations too painful to manage without professional care. Examples of dental emergencies are excessive bleeding, oral infections, a cracked tooth, or severe pain. In most cases, mild discomfort shouldn’t be the cause for a visit to an emergency dental clinic. If your pain is managable with over-the-counter treatment and the problems don’t get worse, it’s likely an issue your general dentist should handle. You are always welcome to schedule an appointment with Buckeye Immediate Dental to see a dentist.
Are Infections a Dental Emergency
Infections are one of the most severe symptoms of dental emergencies. An infection should be treated as soon as possible, which likely means that the patient should receive urgent dental care. When teeth or gums are weakened, harmful bacteria can enter the area and begin spreading. Cavities and cracked teeth are often the cause of infections in the mouth because they create pockets that can’t easily be cleaned. The bacteria move into the root and can spread to the pulp, where they can infect nerves and blood vessels.
Emergency Dental Services We Provide
Patients experiencing pain, bleeding, a cracked tooth, or a broken tooth should seek urgent care. Buckeye Immediate Dental provides emergency dental care so you can receive treatment without waiting weeks for an appointment. We also provide standard dental services by appointment for patients who aren’t experiencing a dental emergency.
For patients who are experiencing tooth pain, we provide emergency exams and emergency x-rays so we can locate the issue and provide the necessary medical care. We offer dental fillings to handle untreated cavities or for patients who need fillings replaced. In situations where a tooth is too damaged to repair, we provide emergency dental extractions, including wisdom teeth extractions. Wisdom teeth can cause a variety of problems inside your mouth and occasionally need to be extracted immediately. When necessary, we can provide emergency root canals in an attempt to save a tooth that has become infected. We provide crowns, bridges, and dentures to improve the patient’s smile and to ensure their teeth are functional. With general infection and pain management, we will immediately address the problems are create a plan of action. Regardless of the dental emergency, we work to provide immediate solutions, reduce pain, and help our patients have a smile they can be proud of.
Out-of-Network Dental Care
We provide transparent pricing for our emergency dental services and dental treatments. As a clinic providing emergency dental care, it is important to us that patients know exactly what to expect at each stage of their visit. Buckeye Immediate Dental is a fee-for-service dental clinic that is out-of-network. We prioritize emergency treatment to provide exceptional dental care when they have no other options. With the variety of different dental problems we see every day, we provide individualized care and ensure that each patient receives the services they require.
Buckeye Immediate Dental takes payment in the form of cash, major credit cards, Care Credit, HSA, BuckID, and additional financing options. For patients who are insured, we will provide information on how to request reimbursement from your insurance provider.
Emergencies are unpredictable, but we do everything we can to make our treatment services accessible so every patient has the opportunity to receive the proper dental care. To learn more about 3rd party financing, contact the Buckeye Immediate Dental offices today.
Buckeye Proud
Buckeye Immediate Dental is proud to provide emergency dental care for the residents of Columbus, Ohio. We offer emergency services to students of Ohio State University and Columbus residents in our local community. We are a trusted local dental care provider and offer exceptional quality services every single day.
Visiting Buckeye Immediate Dental
If you are experiencing bleeding, smelling, severe pain, or trauma, you should seek emergency dental care. Don’t put off emergency treatment without speaking to a dentist because infections can lead to serious health problems. Contact our offices or visit our clinic during our walk-in hours every weekend.
A toothache can be uncomfortable, but mild pain usually isn’t a reason to become alarmed. If for any reason you believe that you require urgent dental care, contact our offices to speak with someone. We will do our best to direct you to the best resource, whether that means booking you a same-day appointment or suggesting you schedule one with your dentist.