Urgent Dental Care
Emergency Dentistry in Blakeney, Charlotte NC
Blakeney Dental Center provides same-day emergency dental appointments at 9335 Blakeney Center Drive, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28277. Dr. Hima Varna Bezawada treats dental emergencies including severe tooth pain, broken teeth, knocked-out teeth, lost fillings or crowns, dental infections, and dental trauma. If you are experiencing a dental emergency, call (704) 541-8600 immediately — we will see you the same day whenever possible.
What Is a Dental Emergency?
Severe toothache: Intense, throbbing tooth pain that does not respond to over-the-counter medication. Often caused by an infected tooth that may need root canal treatment or extraction.
Broken or chipped tooth: A tooth that has fractured from trauma, biting on a hard object, or an existing weakness. Depending on severity, treatment may include bonding, a crown, or extraction.
Knocked-out tooth: A tooth completely displaced from its socket due to trauma. Time is critical — reimplantation is most successful within 30 minutes. Call immediately.
Lost filling or crown: A filling or crown that has fallen out, exposing the underlying tooth to sensitivity, food impaction, and further damage.
Dental abscess: A pocket of infection causing swelling, pain, fever, or a foul taste. Abscesses require urgent treatment to prevent the infection from spreading.
Dental trauma: Teeth damaged by accidents, falls, or sports injuries including chipped, cracked, loosened, or displaced teeth.
What to Do in a Dental Emergency
Call (704) 541-8600 immediately. Then follow these steps:
Knocked-out tooth: Pick up by the crown only — never touch the root. Rinse gently with milk if dirty. Try to place it back in the socket. If you can’t, keep it moist in milk or between your cheek and gum. Get to our office as quickly as possible.
Severe pain: Take ibuprofen (Advil) for pain and swelling. Apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek. Avoid aspirin directly on the gum. Call for a same-day appointment.
Broken tooth: Save any broken pieces. Rinse with warm water. Apply gentle pressure with gauze if bleeding. Call for an appointment.
Lost crown: If possible, slip the crown back over the tooth using denture adhesive or toothpaste to hold it temporarily. Do not use superglue. Call for a same-day appointment.
Same-Day Emergency Appointments
Blakeney Dental Center reserves time in the schedule for emergency patients. When you call with an emergency during office hours (Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM), we prioritize getting you in the same day — often within hours. Dr. Bezawada will diagnose the problem, relieve your pain, and begin treatment immediately.
Preventing Dental Emergencies
While not all dental emergencies can be prevented, you can reduce your risk:
• Schedule regular dental cleanings every six months to catch problems early
• Wear a mouthguard during contact sports
• Don’t chew ice, hard candy, popcorn kernels, or pen caps
• Don’t use your teeth as tools to open packages
• If you grind your teeth at night, ask Dr. Bezawada about a night guard
Need Specialist Care?
If your emergency requires root canal treatment, Dr. Bezawada can refer you to Charlotte Root Canal Center for specialist endodontic care. If a tooth cannot be saved and needs implant replacement, referrals are available to Charlotte Dental Implant Center. Both practices are led by Dr. Ramesh K. Sunar, DMD.
Related Services
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Tooth beyond saving? Learn about tooth extraction options.
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Dental Emergency? Call Now.
Same-day emergency appointments available Monday through Thursday. Don’t wait — dental infections can spread rapidly.
Call (704) 541-8600