Emergency Dentistry
Dental emergencies can happen when least expected. At Toland Dental, our emergency dentist in Melbourne, FL, is ready to provide swift, compassionate care. Whether you’re dealing with tooth pain, a broken tooth, or other urgent needs, we’re here to help.
During office hours, immediate attention will be given to your situation, and you will be seen as soon as possible. After office hours, please give the office a call and follow the instructions provided. Your call will be returned as soon as possible. If you are experiencing a serious or life threatening emergency, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room.
Trusted Emergency Dental Care When Every Minute Counts
When dental pain strikes unexpectedly or an accident damages your teeth, you need immediate care from someone you can trust. At Toland Dental, we understand the vulnerability that comes with dental emergencies, and we’re committed to providing honest, compassionate emergency care without taking advantage of your urgent situation.
Experiencing a dental emergency?
Immediate Dental Emergency Care
When You Need It Most
Dr. Laif Toland knows that dental emergencies create moments of vulnerability when patients are most susceptible to exploitation. Having witnessed how corporate dental environments can take advantage of urgent situations, Dr. Toland built our emergency care protocols around one principle: providing immediate relief with complete transparency and fairness.
Whether you’re dealing with excruciating tooth pain, a knocked-out tooth, or a dental infection that can’t wait, our emergency dentistry services prioritize your comfort and health above all else. We believe that urgent situations should bring out the best in healthcare providers, not create opportunities for overcharging or unnecessary treatment recommendations.
What Makes Our Emergency Dentistry Different
No Exploitation During
Crisis
Dr. Toland’s experience in corporate dental taught him how vulnerable patients can be taken advantage of during emergencies. Our transparent pricing and honest treatment recommendations ensure you receive exactly what you need – nothing more, nothing less.
Immediate Pain Relief
Focus
Our first priority is always eliminating your pain and stabilizing your situation. We address the urgent problem quickly and discuss comprehensive treatment options only after your emergency is resolved.
Family-Like Care During Stress
Even during urgent situations, our therapy dog Piper is available to provide comfort, and our team treats you with the same concern we’d show our own family members facing a dental crisis
Why Melbourne, FL Patients Trust Our Emergency Care
Dr. Toland’s transformation from corporate dental employee to ethical practice owner stems from his firsthand experience of how the system can fail patients during their most vulnerable moments. This background creates an unshakeable commitment to honest emergency care that puts your welfare first.
Community Connection You Can Count On
As a Melbourne native who chose to serve his hometown community, Dr. Toland understands the trust you place in us during dental emergencies. Taking over the respected 40-year legacy of Drs. Tom and Effie Blue, we continue their tradition of dependable emergency care while adding modern technology
and ethical safeguards.
Common Dental Emergencies We Treat
Severe Tooth Pain and Dental Infections
Intense, throbbing tooth pain often signals a serious infection that requires immediate attention. Dr. Toland carefully diagnoses the source of your pain using advanced digital imaging and provides rapid relief through appropriate treatment. We never dismiss pain as “something you can live with” – your comfort matters, and infections can quickly become dangerous if left untreated.
Signs requiring immediate care:
- Severe, persistent tooth pain that prevents sleep or concentration
- Swelling in the face, gums, or neck area
- Fever accompanying tooth pain
- Foul taste or discharge from around a tooth
- Pain when biting down or touching the tooth
Knocked-Out or Displaced Teeth
Time is critical when a tooth has been completely knocked out or pushed out of position. The first hour after tooth trauma offers the best chance for successful re-implantation. Dr. Toland’s gentle technique and experience with dental trauma give you the optimal opportunity for saving your natural tooth.
Immediate steps for knocked-out teeth:
- Handle the tooth by the crown only, never the root
- Rinse gently with water if dirty, but don’t scrub
- Try to place the tooth back in its socket if possible
- If reinsertion isn’t possible, keep the tooth moist in milk or saliva
- Get to our office within one hour for the best outcome
Broken, Chipped, or Cracked Teeth
Dental trauma from accidents, sports injuries, or biting hard objects can fracture teeth in various ways. Some cracks are superficial, while others extend deep into the tooth structure, potentially affecting the nerve. Dr. Toland’s careful examination determines the extent of damage and provides appropriate treatment to prevent further complications.
Types of tooth fractures we address:
- Minor chips affecting only enamel
- Moderate fractures involving enamel and dentin
- Severe breaks exposing the tooth’s nerve
- Root fractures beneath the gum line
- Split teeth requiring immediate stabilization
Lost Dental Fillings and Crowns
When existing dental work fails unexpectedly, it can cause significant discomfort and leave tooth structure vulnerable to
further damage. Dr. Toland provides temporary stabilization and permanent restoration options that
address both immediate protection needs and long-term durability.
Our Emergency Dentistry Process:
What to Expect
Immediate Assessment and Pain Management
Upon arrival, Dr. Toland personally evaluates your situation and provides rapid pain relief as the first priority. Using low-radiation digital X-rays when necessary, we quickly identify the problem and begin appropriate treatment. You’ll never be left waiting in pain while administrative details are sorted out.
Transparent Treatment Discussion
After addressing your immediate emergency, Dr. Toland explains exactly what happened, what treatment was provided, and what follow-up care may be needed. This discussion happens when you’re comfortable and able to make informed decisions, not while you’re experiencing pain or distress.
Emergency Stabilization
Our focus remains on solving the urgent problem efficiently. Whether that involves root canal therapy to eliminate infection, tooth splinting to stabilize trauma, or temporary restoration to protect exposed tooth structure, Dr. Toland’s gentle technique ensures your comfort throughout the process.
Follow-up Care Planning
Once your emergency is resolved, we discuss any additional treatment needed to fully restore your oral health. This conversation happens without pressure, allowing you time to consider options and make decisions
that work for your situation and budget.
Advanced Emergency Technology
for Immediate Diagnosis
Modern technology designed to detect and treat dental emergencies without delay
Digital X-ray Systems
Low-radiation imaging provides instant, detailed views of tooth and bone structure, allowing Dr. Toland to diagnose problems accurately and begin treatment immediately.
Intraoral
Cameras
High-resolution cameras let you see exactly what Dr. Toland sees, ensuring complete transparency about your condition and treatment needs.
Electric Pulp Testing
Precise nerve vitality testing determines whether tooth nerves have been damaged, guiding appropriate treatment decisions.
3D Cone Beam Imaging
For complex trauma cases, advanced imaging reveals the full extent of damage to guide comprehensive treatment planning
Comprehensive Guide to Emergency Dentistry
Immediate Post-Emergency Care
Following emergency treatment, Dr. Toland provides detailed aftercare instructions tailored to your specific situation. Whether you’ve received root canal therapy, tooth splinting, or emergency restoration, we ensure you understand how to care for the treatment area and what to expect during healing.
Standard aftercare elements include:
- Pain management strategies using appropriate medications
- Dietary recommendations to protect emergency treatment
- Home care instructions specific to your procedure
- Warning signs that require immediate contact with our office
- Follow-up appointment scheduling for monitoring and additional treatment
Long-term Follow-up and Prevention
Emergency dental situations often reveal underlying issues that need attention to prevent future crises. Dr. Toland’s approach focuses on understanding why the emergency occurred and addressing contributing factors through comprehensive treatment planning and patient education.
We also provide guidance on protecting your teeth from future trauma, including custom athletic mouthguards for sports activities and night guards for patients who grind or clench their teeth during sleep.
Following emergency treatment, many patients benefit from our general dentistry services for ongoing preventive care that helps avoid future urgent situations. Our restorative dentistry options provide permanent solutions for teeth damaged during emergencies, while our family dentistry approach ensures all family members receive the preventive care needed to minimize emergency risks.
Life-Threatening Situations Requiring Hospital Care
While most dental emergencies can be handled in our office, certain situations require immediate hospital emergency room treatment:
- Severe facial swelling affecting breathing or swallowing
- Uncontrolled bleeding from mouth trauma
- Jaw fractures or suspected head injuries
- Signs of serious infection spreading to neck or throat
For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 first, then contact our office at 321-768-0991
Urgent Situations Requiring Same-Day Dental Care
Most dental emergencies fall into this category and should be treated in a dental office for optimal outcomes:
- Severe tooth pain preventing normal activities
- Knocked-out or displaced teeth
- Broken teeth with sharp edges or exposed nerves
- Lost fillings or crowns causing sensitivity
- Dental abscesses or obvious signs of infection
After-Hours Emergency Protocol
Dr. Toland understands that dental emergencies don’t follow business hours. When you call our office after hours, you’ll receive specific instructions for your situation and guidance on whether immediate care is needed or if the situation can wait until morning.
For patients experiencing severe pain or trauma outside office hours, Dr. Toland provides emergency contact protocols to ensure you receive appropriate guidance and care when needed most.
Transparent Emergency Pricing
Dr. Toland’s commitment to ethical care extends to emergency pricing. Before any treatment begins, you’ll receive clear information about costs and what your insurance covers. We never take advantage of urgent situations to recommend unnecessary treatments or inflate pricing.
Most dental insurance plans cover emergency dental care, including:
- Emergency examinations and X-rays
- Pain relief procedures like root canal therapy
- Tooth stabilization and temporary restorations
- Emergency extractions when necessary
Payment Options for Emergency Treatment
Understanding that dental emergencies create unexpected expenses, we offer flexible payment arrangements to ensure you receive needed care without financial stress. Our goal is removing barriers to emergency treatment, not creating additional burdens during difficult situations.
Custom Protective Mouthguards
For patients involved in sports or recreational activities with injury risk, Dr. Toland creates custom athletic mouthguards that provide superior protection compared to store-bought alternatives. These comfortable, precisely fitted guards protect teeth, gums, and jaw during contact sports and high-impact activities.
Night Guard Therapy for Bruxism
Teeth grinding and clenching during sleep can weaken teeth and create fracture risks that lead to emergency situations. Our custom night guards protect teeth from grinding damage while helping reduce jaw muscle tension that contributes to facial pain and headaches.
Regular Preventive Care
Many dental emergencies result from untreated decay or gum disease that could have been prevented through regular dental visits. Our general dentistry services focus on early problem detection and prevention strategies that minimize emergency risks for your entire family.
Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Dentistry
Ready to Discover Your Smile’s Potential?
Don’t let another day pass wishing your smile looked different. Dr. Toland’s honest, conservative approach to cosmetic dentistry
in West Melbourne, FL can help you achieve the natural-looking improvements you’ve been hoping for.