Emergency Dentistry in Lafayette
After-Hours Lafayette Emergency Dentist
We get that life happens and you can’t always plan for dental emergencies to happen during normal business hours. Regular patients of Dr. Thomas Sammons and Dr. Ann Laurent may contact the dentist’s office in Lafayette at 337-406-1110 for dental emergencies after business hours and on the weekends.
Whether a new or existing patient, if you are in pain, contact our office at 337-406-1110 to be seen for a same day appointment, during normal business hours. Pain is often a symptom that the tooth is infected. Once the tooth has begun to abscess, you often experience a “false” temporary pain relief that will not last until the infection is contained and dealt with appropriately by Dr. Sammons or Dr. Laurent.
Did You Know?
The steps you take after a dental emergency happens can greatly improve your outcome once you receive emergency care. Even though an emergency dentist in Lafayette will see you very quickly, there are some precautionary steps you can take in the time it takes to arrive at your dentist’s office in Lafayette. The American Dental Association has a few recommendations:
- If you bite your lip/tongue – Gently cleanse the area and apply a cold compress.
- If you break your tooth – Gently rinse the area and apply a cold compress.
- If you lose your tooth – Rinse the tooth’s root with water if it’s dirty, being careful to hold it by the crown. Carefully place it back in its socket or store it in milk. Bring it to Dr. Sammons or Dr. Laurent immediately.
Common Dental Emergencies We Treat
At Dental Artistry, we provide urgent care for various dental emergencies. Some of the most common emergencies seen by our Lafayette emergency dentists include:
- Severe toothaches – Often caused by deep decay or infection, requiring immediate treatment.
- Knocked-out teeth – Quick action can increase the chances of saving the tooth.
- Cracked or fractured teeth can lead to infection or further damage if left untreated.
- Lost fillings or crowns – Exposed teeth can be highly sensitive and need urgent repair.
- Swelling or abscesses – Infections can spread quickly and should be treated immediately.
If you are experiencing any of these issues, do not wait—contact our emergency dentist in Lafayette as soon as possible for fast, effective treatment.
Contact Our Office for Prompt Emergency Dental Treatment
Dental emergencies can be scary and also painful. Prompt treatment is typically required to ensure the teeth have the best chance of surviving. Teeth can become fractured in a number of ways including grinding, trauma, or biting hard objects. In other cases, fillings, crowns, and other restorative devices can be damaged or fall out of the mouth completely. If you are in severe pain, it is essential to contact Dental Artistry immediately. The pain caused by dental emergencies almost always gets worse without treatment, and dental issues can seriously jeopardize physical health.