It is normal to experience some level of pain/ discomfort following most dental procedures. If you have been prescribed medications please take them as directed. If you have not been prescribed medications, you may take Tylenol and/ or Motrin. If you are experiencing extreme pain/ discomfort, swelling that you are not comfortable with or have...
If you have been seen in our office before and you are experiencing a dental emergency after hours, please send a TEXT message to (910) 302-5718 to reach the dentist on call. This number only receives text messages and not phone calls. Please do not try to call this number.
Please visit our dental emergency page for more information. If you have additional questions or need to be seen, please call our office.
If you are experiencing a toothache, we recommend contacting our dental office ASAP. If you are not able to reach a dentist, taking a combination of over-the-counter Tylenol and Motrin for tooth pain is recommended. If this is not effective, we recommend making an appointment with your dentist for an evaluation. Some patients find Orajel...
Generally, yes! It is possible to fabricate your dentures prior to your extractions. Once your extractions have been completed, you can start using your dentures the same day! These are called immediate dentures. Schedule a consult with our office to find our if you will be a good candidate for this option.
It may take 4-6 weeks to get your dentures fabricated. There are generally 5 steps involved in the denture making process. We work with a dental lab to ensure your dentures are made with the highest quality materials. We do not cut corners!
If you are getting a same day crown made in our office, you can expect to be here from 90-minutes to 2 hours. This may sometimes take longer depending on the complexity of your case.
Absolutely not!
Sometimes, we may decide to send your crown to a dental lab. This may be required if a different material is required for your treatment that we cannot make in the office. For example, we cannot make gold crowns in the office. Your crowns/ veneers can also be sent to a lab if a professional...
Absolutely! Same day crowns fabricated in the office are of comparable quality to crowns that come from a dental lab. In fact, most dental labs use the exact same technology we use to fabricate their crowns!