At Downtown Dental, our skilled New Orleans dentist is equipped to handle any emergency dentistry treatments necessary to restore your healthy smile. We understand that many conditions leading you to call our New Orleans dental office for emergency care can be traumatic and unwelcome. For patients already experiencing dental anxiety, the need for an emergency dentist can significantly increase that stress.
If this experience describes yours, we want you to take solace in knowing that we are always ready to treat you. Even if you are a new patient, we leave space in our daily schedule to accommodate patients with urgent care needs. In most cases, we will treat you the same day.
We Offer Emergency Dentistry and Sedation in New Orleans, LA
We will often treat a dental emergency with procedures like root canal therapy or tooth extraction. Our dental team will place your comfort as a top priority, so we ensure your teeth and gums are thoroughly numbed before starting. For most patients, this is enough for them to tolerate treatment.
If you prefer more extensive sedation beyond local anesthetic, we also offer nitrous oxide. We administer this safe gas through a comfortable nose mask and monitor it to enhance your relaxation. We administer this gas throughout treatment, and once complete, we can mix it with oxygen, and the effect wears off quickly. With no lingering side effects, most patients can return to their regular schedule, drive home, or return to work.
We encourage you to discuss your sedation options with a team member to learn more.