Emergency Dentistry - North Kingstown, RI

What Should I Do In a Dental Emergency?

• If you have cracked a tooth, rinse your mouth with warm water immediately. If facial swelling occurs, using a cold compress can keep this to a minimum.
• If something is stuck in the mouth, try to remove it with floss gently. Do NOT rely on sharp or pointy instruments, as this could cause further harm.
• If you are experiencing a toothache, try flossing and rinsing in order to dislodge any food particles. Do NOT place any painkillers directly on the gum tissue or the affected tooth.
• If a tooth has been knocked-out, keep it moist by placing it back into its original socket. Do not wait to contact our dental practice for help – time is of the essence.

Experience & Qualifications

When choosing a dentist to help you through an emergency, going with Dr. Verbeyst and Dr. Morisseau is always a good decision. Both of them have decades of experience and have basically seen and done it all in the field of emergency dentistry. They also have invested in the latest dental technology, giving our team the ability to find, diagnose, and treat issues in less time while keeping our patients more comfortable. Basically, when you need the best right NOW, you’ll find it here at Aesthetic Dentistry of Wickford.

Convenient Emergency Dental Care

Millions of people go to the emergency room every year with dental emergencies, and you know what happens then? They wait, and they usually wait for a very long time.

On the other side of things, we’re happy to provide fast, same-day care for every emergency patient who reaches out to us. We’re always just a call away, and coming to see us will put you in contact with the people you’re probably waiting on at the ER in the first place…a dentist!

Root Canal Therapy

Your tooth is composed of several distinct layers that lead down to a vulnerable inner pulp. When dental injuries and/or advanced tooth decay expose the pulp to infectious bacteria, the result can be extremely painful. Instead of removing the tooth, though, our dentists will strive to save it using root canal therapy. This procedure involves the careful removal of diseased pulp and thorough cleansing of the inside of the tooth. As a final touch, we will place a custom-made dental crown over the treated tooth to replenish its natural shape and protect what remains.

Tooth Extractions

Rest assured that the Aesthetic Dentistry of Wickford team will do everything we possibly can to help you avoid the need for a tooth extraction. We understand that this is never a desired service, but in some circumstances, it is the right choice for a patient’s oral health and general wellbeing, such as:

• When advanced periodontal disease is present
• When a traumatic dental injury occurs
• When advanced tooth decay has made it impossible to use more conservative restorative care
• When the patient is in need of orthodontic treatment and room must be created in the mouth to accommodate tooth movement
• When wisdom teeth (the third molars) are causing real harm and discomfort for the patient.
• When primary (“baby” teeth) need to be removed to allow the adult teeth to emerge safely.