Emergency Dentist

Emergency Dentist
in Chattanooga, TN

When sudden tooth pain, swelling, or dental trauma happens, you need fast, reliable care from an emergency dentist in Chattanooga. Emergency dental visits are designed to relieve pain quickly, diagnose the issue, and prevent further damage to your teeth or gums. Common emergencies include severe toothaches, broken or knocked-out teeth, infections, and lost fillings or crowns that require prompt treatment. At MDRN MUSE, our team provides same-day, compassionate emergency care so you can get out of pain and back to feeling like yourself as quickly as possible.

What is a Dental Emergency?

A dental emergency is any oral health issue that causes severe pain, bleeding, infection, or damage to a tooth and requires immediate attention to prevent the problem from worsening. Acting quickly can often save a tooth, stop an infection from spreading, and relieve discomfort fast. If you’re unsure whether your situation is urgent, it’s always safest to contact an emergency dentist for guidance.

Common dental emergencies include:

  • Severe or persistent toothache
  • Broken, chipped, or cracked tooth
  • Knocked-out (avulsed) tooth
  • Dental abscess or facial swelling
  • Lost or loose crown, filling, or bridge
  • Bleeding that won’t stop
  • Injury to gums, lips, or tongue
  • Sudden sensitivity with pain when biting
  • Broken dentures or dental appliances
  • Post-procedure complications or severe discomfort

The Benefits of an Emergency Exam

Fast Relief From Pain

Emergency appointments focus on diagnosing the problem quickly and getting you out of discomfort as soon as possible, whether that means treating an infection, repairing a tooth, or stabilizing an injury.

Prevents Bigger (More Expensive) Problems

Addressing dental issues early can stop infections from spreading, prevent further tooth damage, and reduce the likelihood of needing more complex treatment later.

Protects Your Natural Smile

Quick care can often save a cracked, broken, or knocked-out tooth and help preserve your natural teeth, function, and appearance whenever possible.

The Emergency Visit Process

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Quick Check-In

We’ll ask what happened, where it hurts, how long it’s been going on, and what makes it better or worse. This helps us narrow down the cause fast and prioritize pain relief.

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Focused exam and X-Rays

Your dentist will examine the problem tooth and surrounding gums, then take digital X-rays if needed. This lets us confirm what’s happening below the surface, like decay, infection, a crack, or trauma.

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Diagnosis and same-day relief

Once we know the cause, we’ll explain it in plain language and recommend the best next step. When possible, we’ll provide immediate treatment to get you out of pain (like stabilizing a tooth, addressing infection, or repairing damage).

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Create a clear plan

Before you leave, we’ll map out what comes next and what you can expect, including timing and options. You’ll also get aftercare instructions so you feel confident managing symptoms at home until everything is fully resolved.

Have questions?

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