Emergency Dental Care in Manchester, NH

A throbbing toothache that kept you up all night, or a tooth that cracked at dinner, can make it hard to think about anything else — and if it's been years since you've seen a dentist, you might hesitate to call at all. Please call our Manchester dental office as soon as you can: our team works to see you quickly, and patients often tell us they were seen right away. Dr. Mann meets every nervous patient the same way — "There's no shame," he says — and then he gets right to the part that matters most to you: "Let's deal with what's hurting you the worst."

Dr. Mann does a fair amount of emergency care, from a swollen jaw to a broken tooth, and he starts by finding exactly what's causing your pain with a 3D scan or digital x-rays, so he treats the real problem the first time. Once you're thoroughly numb, he'll ease your discomfort and explain what he sees in plain words. Sometimes he can take care of everything that same visit — a broken tooth may be repaired with same-day crowns milled in our office — and sometimes he'll relieve your pain first and set up a second visit to finish the job properly.

Staying calm and comfortable through it all

An emergency is stressful enough without the dental chair adding to it, so Dr. Mann offers ways to help you relax: nitrous oxide, "a little bit of gas" to take the edge off, or IV sedation, which he's licensed to provide himself in New Hampshire and which leaves most patients with very little memory of the visit. And our care doesn't end when you walk out the door — Nicole, one of our dental assistants, often calls patients after an extraction simply to check in and make sure they're feeling okay.

What counts as a dental emergency?

A dental emergency is a toothache, swelling, a bump on the gum, or a broken tooth — anything that needs attention soon, even when the pain feels mild. "Don't ignore any type of pain on a tooth. Don't ignore any bump or swelling on a tooth," Dr. Mann tells patients, because each one is a sign that something needs care — and it's always easier to treat early.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Manchester, NH?

The cost depends on what's causing your pain and what it takes to fix it, so Dr. Mann eases your pain first and then explains your options and their cost before any further treatment begins. We're out of network, but we file your claims so any reimbursement comes straight to you, and we offer financing through Cherry and CareCredit. Our in-office membership plan, the Mann Plan, also includes an emergency exam each year.

When should I go to the emergency room instead?

Go to the emergency room right away if swelling in your face, jaw or under your chin is making it hard to breathe or swallow, because that kind of swelling can signal a serious infection that needs a hospital's care first. Once you're safe and stable, call our Manchester dental office so Dr. Mann can treat the tooth behind it and help make sure it doesn't happen again.

Can you help with a toothache if I'm not a patient yet?

Yes: Dr. Mann regularly sees new patients who come to us with a painful or swollen tooth, and you don't need to be an established patient to call. We'll take a 3D scan, just as we do for every new patient, so he can see the whole picture, ease your pain, and talk with you about what comes next when you're feeling better.

What should I do if I break a tooth?

Call our office as soon as you can, even if the broken tooth doesn't hurt, and try to chew on the other side until Dr. Mann can see you. "If a tooth breaks, don't ignore that," he tells patients, because a break can be a sign that the way your teeth come together is changing, and he'll find the cause as well as repair the tooth.

Planning ahead for care outside office hours

Our office is open Monday through Thursday, so the best thing you can do when a tooth starts to bother you is call us early in the day, when we have the most room to fit you in — and for swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing, go straight to the emergency room. Dr. Mann handles most dental emergencies himself, and when your tooth needs care that a trusted specialist does best, he'll ease your pain, explain why, and make sure you get there.

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