Emergency Dental Care Available
In the New Bern, Trent Woods, River Bend & Bridgeton Area
Emergency Dentistry
Severe pain or discomfort in the jaw, gums or teeth can often become unbearable. At Purvis, Godwin & Shimer Family Dentistry we offer same-day emergency dental services and appointments to provide immediate relief and long-term dental solutions!
If you are experiencing a dental emergency:
• Calmly assess jaw, lips, teeth & gums. Look for swelling, bleeding, broken bones, and altered teeth.
• Decide if you need to call the dentist. We recommend calling if: a tooth has been pushed back or fallen out, you or you have bitten through the upper or lower lip or tongue.
• Decide if an Emergency Room visit is needed. We recommend going to the ER if: there is a broken bone or other significant injury.
• Monitor the situation from home. We recommend monitoring the situation from home if: you or your loved one is not bleeding, no major bruising or swelling has occurred, no teeth have been moved or no teeth are significantly mobile.
If you are suffering from severe pain or discomfort don’t hesitate to call us! Our accommodating team will help you schedule an emergency exam as soon as possible. We’re here to help!
Emergency Exams
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Extractions
We may suggest an extraction after careful examination and treatment. Learn More »
"Dr. Purvis is the greatest dentist I’ve ever been too. He makes you feel welcomed and cared about. He genuinely cares about all his patients. He explains exactly what he’s doing, why he’s doing it, and how it’ll help. Dr. Shimer is the same! Understanding how to properly explain what they are doing to someone who doesn’t understand much about teeth, helps not only with anxiety, but also with helping to better understand how to care for teeth. Not to mention the dental assistants and hygienist are all amazing! Candy and Jessica are superb! And can’t forgot about the front desk ladies! The friendliest people I have ever met! Vicky, Nicole, Heather! They are all the best of the best of the best!"
