Emergency Dentist at Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry – Fast, Reliable Care for Your Dental Emergencies

Dental emergencies can be painful and stressful, requiring immediate attention. We want to be there for you in times of need. Our emergency dentistry services provide quick, professional relief for severe tooth pain, trauma, and infections. With expert care and prompt treatment, we restore comfort and function, helping you prevent further complications and get back to your daily life smiling confidently!

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How Does Emergency Dentistry Work?

Our emergency dentistry offers immediate care for urgent dental issues like intense pain, trauma, or infection in your teeth. Common procedures include diagnosing the problem, providing pain relief, and performing restorative treatments such as fillings, crowns, or extractions if needed. Our emergency dentists are equipped to handle a wide range of urgent problems, from broken or knocked-out teeth to abscesses, restoring comfort and oral function quickly. We can handle it all!

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How to Determine If You Need Emergency Dentistry?

We recommend emergency dental care if you are experiencing:

  • Severe tooth pain or sudden swelling
  • Broken, chipped, or knocked-out teeth
  • Oral injuries from trauma
  • Experience recurring bleeding
  • Noticing ulcerations or sores that persist longer than 2 weeks

Don't live in pain! Any dental issue causing significant discomfort or potential long-term damage should be treated immediately. Prompt care can prevent complications and ensure a faster, smoother recovery.

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How Much Does Emergency Dentistry Cost?

The cost of emergency dentistry varies depending on the severity of the issue and the required treatment, from simple fillings to root canals or extractions. Emergency dental care may cost more than routine visits due to the urgent nature of the service, but your health deserves it. Ask your dentist for an accurate estimate, including insurance coverage and payment options for emergency procedures. We will do our best to help you relieve the pain and stress.

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How Long Do Emergency Dental Treatments Take?

The duration of an emergency dental visit varies from case to case. Simple treatments like fillings may take 45–60 minutes, while more involved procedures like extractions or root canals may require longer appointments. Most emergency dental treatments focus on immediate relief, with follow-up care as needed. Our priority is to alleviate pain and prevent further damage as quickly as possible, and we are good at it!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is considered a dental emergency?

Dental emergencies include severe pain, trauma, infection, knocked-out teeth, or any situation that threatens your oral health.

How do I know if I have a dental care emergency?

If you experience intense pain, swelling, bleeding, or injury to the teeth or gums, you should get immediate emergency dental care.

What are common dental care emergencies?

Common emergencies include broken or chipped teeth, toothaches, abscesses, lost fillings or crowns, and oral injuries from accidents.

How much does emergency dentistry cost?

Costs vary depending on treatment type and urgency. Give us a call, we are happy to offer an estimate and discuss your insurance coverage options.

Can I wait to see my regular dentist for an emergency?

Waiting often leads to worse pain or causes complications. Look for emergency dentistry immediately for urgent issues.

How long does an emergency dental appointment take?

Appointments vary: simple procedures may take 30–60 minutes, while complex treatments may require longer.

What should I do if I lose a tooth?

Preserve the tooth in milk or saline solution and contact an emergency dentist immediately for possible reimplantation.

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Apex
966 US-64, Apex, NC 27523
919-466-7000
Ashland
130 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA 23005
804-798-2776
Benson
12330 Highway 210, Suite 115, Benson, NC 27504
919-207-2077
Burlington
3735 S Church St #101, Burlington, NC 27215
336-331-7002
Carolina Shores/Calabash
9869 Ocean Hwy W Suite 1 & 2, Carolina Shores, NC 28467
910.292.8428
Cary Dentistry for Kids
1000 Crescent Green #200, Cary, NC 27518
919-851-0011
Cary Family - Crescent Green
1000 Crescent Green #202, Cary, NC 27518
919-858-0088
Cary Orthodontics
1203 NW Maynard Rd #1A, Cary, NC 27513
919-466-0909
Cary West
1203 NW Maynard Rd #1A, Cary, NC 27513
919-858-0088
Charlotte - Independence
6316 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28212
980-265-3180
Charlotte University
8320 University Executive Park Dr Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28262
704-248-8327
Charlotte - Williams Pond
7940 Williams Pond Ln # 200, Charlotte, NC 28277
704-542-6090
Chesapeake
4107 Portsmouth Blvd #107, Chesapeake, VA 23321
757-488-3392
Chester Specialty
2930 W Hundred Road, Suite B, Chester, VA 23831
804-533-7433
Clayton
31 Oleander Dr, Clayton, NC 27527
919-550-5251
Clayton Orthodontics
31 Oleander Dr, Clayton, NC 27527
919-296-1700
Clemmons
4168 Clemmons Rd, Clemmons, NC 27012
336-331-9368
Colonial Heights
456 Charles H. Dimmock Pkwy, Suite #5, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 520-4088
Columbia
9007 Two Notch Road, Suite B, Columbia, SC 29223
803-212-0387
Concord
40 Pitts School Road SW, Concord, NC 28027
704-461-0707
Crewe
600 W. Virginia Ave, Crewe, VA 23930
(434) 645-7558
Crozet
325 Four Leaf Ln #10, Charlottesville, VA 22903
434-823-2290
Durham
1125 NC-54 #807, Durham, NC 27707
919-246-9057
Fayetteville-Raeford
6950 Nexus Ct, Fayetteville, NC 28304
910-864-2400
Fort Mill
360 Fort Mill Parkway, Suite 101, Fort Mill, SC 29715
803-228-7380
Garner
5638 Veterans Pkwy #214, Garner, NC 27529
919-661-6161
Garner Orthodontics and Pediatric
5638 Veterans Pkwy Suite 109, Garner, NC 27529
919-772-1463
Goldsboro
2702 Medical Office Pl, Goldsboro, NC 27534
919-731-2331
Greensboro
604 Dolley Madison Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410
336-854-2990
Hampstead
43 Shuckin St Suite 104, Hampstead, NC 28443
910-270-3602
Harrisburg
13470 Plaza Rd Extension, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28215
980-825-7382
High Point
2783 NC-68, Suite 107, High Point, NC 27265
336-841-0000
Holly Ridge
200 US-17 N, Holly Ridge, NC 28445
910-329-8191
Kannapolis
1829 S Ridge Ave, Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-938-4211
Kenbridge
202 E. 5th Ave., Kenbridge, VA 23944
(434) 676-8023
Knightdale
1001 Widewaters Parkway, Knightdale, NC 27545
919-266-6999
Knightdale Orthodontics
1001 Widewaters Parkway, Knightdale, NC 27545
919.930.8550
Leland
1215 W Gate Dr STE 180, Leland, NC 28451
910-663-1223
Mebane
1931 NC-119, Mebane, NC 27302
336-270-2919
Mechanicsville
8120 Pleasant Grove Rd Suite 200, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 915-1440
Midlothian
2273 Chartermark Drive, Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 739-3131
Mocksville
191 Cooper Creek Dr Suite 106, Mocksville, NC 27028
336.753.6630
Monkey Junction Orthodontics
6132 Carolina Beach Rd Suite 6, Wilmington, NC 28412
910-392-9101
Myrtle Beach
3470 Belle Terre Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
843-491-9108
New Bern
2048 Waterscape Way, New Bern, NC 28562
252-638-3600
North Myrtle Beach
900 Hwy 17 S Suite E, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
843-491-6021
Oxford
111 E Industry Dr, Oxford, NC 27565
919-693-8922
Porters Neck Orthodontics
8201 Market St Bldg B, Wilmington, NC 28411
910-795-1287
Raleigh
3614 Haworth Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609
919-834-4450
Raleigh Falls
4400 Falls of Neuse Rd #202, Raleigh, NC 27609
919-872-1000
Richmond
6750 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 272-7040
Rock Hill
2391 Dave Lyle Blvd, Suite 101, Rock Hill, SC 29730
803-992-8283
Rocky Mount - Oakwood
105 Wayfarer Ct, Rocky Mount, NC 27801
252-977-6440
Rocky Mount - Sunset
3769 Sunset Ave, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
252-443-0048
Selma
1111 S Pollock St, Selma, NC 27576
919-965-2552
Selma Orthodontics
1111 S Pollock St, Selma, NC 27576
919-561-6082
Shallotte
301 S Willis Dr #100, Shallotte, NC 28470
910-754-7700
Southport
2831 Midway Rd SE Suite 116, Bolivia, NC 28422
910-408-4436
Southport Crossing
5021 Southport Crossings Way, Ste 310, Southport, NC 28461
910-375-9579
Suffolk
2003 Meade Pkwy, Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-1492
Wakefield
13251 Falls of Neuse Rd #141, Raleigh, NC 27614
919-556-6666
Wake Forest
12244 Wake Union Church Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
919-556-2997
Wilmington - Downtown
124 Walnut St STE 101, Wilmington, NC 28401
910-254-4555
Wilmington - Monkey Junction
6132 Carolina Beach Rd Suite 6, Wilmington, NC 28412
910-392-9101
Wilmington - Porters Neck
8201 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28411
910-550-1853
Wilmington - The Pointe
1124 Gallery Pk Blvd Ste 101, Wilmington, NC 28412
910-218-1222
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566 S Stratford Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
(336) 331-3500
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