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Emergency Dentistry
Emergency Dentistry
Need Urgent Care? We're Here To Help!
Dental emergencies never seem to occur during a convenient time. Whether you are eating your favorite food and a tooth comes out or you are recovering from a sporting injury or accident that left your tooth severely fractured, the last thing you should do is assume your emergency will improve on its own. When you get in touch with Dr. Jong Lee’s team, they will not only get you seen as soon as possible for emergency dentistry in our Killeen, TX dental office, but they will also provide helpful advice along the way. Call us to get your dental emergency handled!
At Dr. SmiLee Dental & MedSpa of Killeen, Dr. Jong Hyung Lee provides rapid Emergency Dentistry care for patients facing acute tooth pain, severe dental trauma, broken crowns, or sudden oral infections. Located at 1001 S Fort Hood St, Ste 1001 B, our multi-specialty practice delivers a complete continuum of oral healthcare, seamlessly uniting routine Family Dentistry, urgent Emergency Dentistry, Dental Implants Dentistry, and therapeutic MedSpa services under one roof. Whether dealing with an excruciating toothache, a knocked-out tooth, or an infected swelling requiring immediate intervention, Dr. Lee prioritizes same-day emergency appointments to alleviate pain fast and stabilize your smile.
Serving military families and residents across Killeen, Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, Fort Cavazos, Belton, and Temple, our clinical team utilizes low-radiation digital X-rays to pinpoint the underlying cause of your dental emergency. Immediate treatment stops the spread of infection, preserving natural tooth structure before costly extractions are necessary. When a tooth cannot be saved, Dr. Lee seamlessly transitions care from emergency extractions to long-term replacement through Dental Implants Dentistry, while routine Family Dentistry preventative cleanings protect your surrounding teeth. Furthermore, our therapeutic MedSpa solutions help relieve severe jaw joint tension and facial muscle soreness associated with dental trauma.
Emergency Dentistry Services
To learn more about all of the services we are ready to offer, you can follow the links below. If you have any questions, or if you’re ready to schedule your first appointment, contact us today.
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How to Handle Common Dental Emergencies
Dental emergencies generally include long-term decay causing an infection or severe injuries that leave teeth broken down or knocked-out. Regardless of the cause, you should always give us a call the moment you believe something is wrong. From there, we can get you scheduled and provide helpful advice before you arrive. This advice varies depending on the type of the emergency you are experiencing, as you will see below.
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Cost of Treating Dental Emergencies
When providing a cost for dental emergencies, we must perform an exam of your mouth and specific emergency first. This way, we can determine which treatment needs to be performed. For example, tooth decay may be resolvable with a cleaning and dental filling, but it could also require root canal therapy and a crown (which generally costs more to perform.) Either way, we will help you create a treatment plan that is reasonable and within your budget, so you will never feel inclined to skip the care you need during a dental emergency.
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How to Prevent Dental Emergencies
Avoiding dental emergencies is easier than you would think, even though they can be impossible to avoid in some cases. To keep dental emergencies to an absolute minimum, always make sure to:
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Brush twice a day and floss daily
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Visit our dental office once every six months for exams and cleanings
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Wear a nightguard/mouthguard if you grind your teeth/play contact sports
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Never use your teeth to open bottles or packages
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Avoid habits that damage teeth (i.e. nail-biting, chewing on ice cubes, pens, pencils, etc.)
QUICK ANSWERS
Have Questions? Get Fast Answers
Q: What qualifies as a dental emergency at Dr. SmiLee Dental in Killeen?
A dental emergency includes severe or throbbing toothaches, knocked-out (avulsed) teeth, cracked or broken teeth, loose restorations, facial swelling, gum abscesses, or uncontrollable oral bleeding. Dr. Jong Hyung Lee provides same-day Emergency Dentistry to treat these acute issues fast.
Q: Does Dr. SmiLee Dental accept same-day walk-in emergency patients?
Yes, Dr. SmiLee Dental prioritizes same-day emergency appointments and walk-in patients during business hours. Located on S Fort Hood St in Killeen, TX, our team works quickly to relieve severe pain and stabilize dental trauma without long wait times.
Q: Does TRICARE and most PPO insurance cover emergency dentistry in Killeen?
Yes, TRICARE and most PPO insurance plans provide coverage for urgent diagnostic exams, emergency digital X-rays, and necessary palliative treatments. Our front desk staff submits claims directly on your behalf and assists with CareCredit financing for unexpected balances.
