- 315 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Suite 240, Decatur, GA 30030
- Mon to Thu, 8:00am to 5:00pm
- (404) 577-9020
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A cracked tooth or a throbbing ache can push everything else out of your day. Quick, calm care can ease the pain and often save the tooth.
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Urgent care with Dr. Rickin Vibhakar, DDS
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Common examples include a knocked-out or loose tooth, a broken tooth, a painful abscess, and a toothache that keeps you up at night.
Higher Standards Dental Studio on Decatur Square treats urgent dental problems during regular office hours. Dr. Rickin Vibhakar finds the cause of your pain, explains your options clearly, and plans the restorative dentistry in Decatur you may need to fully repair the tooth.
8:00am to 5:00pm office hours for urgent visits
ER visits for non-traumatic dental conditions in 2022*
then a plan for lasting repair
root canals, crowns, extractions, and implants
For most tooth problems, a dental office is the better place to start.
Go to the nearest emergency room, especially if the swelling is spreading.
Go to the nearest emergency room right away.
Press clean gauze on the area, and head to an emergency room if the bleeding does not slow.
Call us during office hours and describe what you feel, and we will help you get relief.
If you are unsure whether a problem is urgent, reach out during office hours and describe what you feel.
Quick care gives the tooth a better chance to heal in place.
We can recement or replace the restoration.
Treating the source can relieve swelling and pressure.
A gentle tooth extraction in Decatur may be the best way to end the pain.
Rinse with warm salt water, gently floss, and take an over-the-counter pain reliever as directed. Avoid placing aspirin on the gums, as it can irritate the tissue.
Rinse, save any pieces, and hold a cold compress to your cheek.
Bring the crown with you to your visit, and chew on the other side until then.
Press clean gauze on the area, and head to an emergency room if the bleeding does not slow.
Describe what you feel, and our team will find the soonest available appointment.
Dr. Vibhakar examines the area and may use digital X-rays or 3D CBCT imaging to see the tooth and its roots.
He explains what he found and focuses first on getting you out of pain.
He looks at your bite and health history to learn why the problem happened, then plans the repair.
Dr. Vibhakar looks at your bite and health history to learn why the problem happened. We offer root canals, crowns, extractions, and dental implants in Decatur in one office, so follow-up care stays simple. A custom mouthguard can help protect your teeth during sports, and regular checkups through our preventive dentistry in Decatur can catch small cracks and cavities before they turn into emergencies.
You receive the same unhurried, judgment-free care we give at every scheduled visit, even if your last checkup was years ago. Weighted blankets, noise-canceling headphones, stress balls, and nitrous oxide are available to help you relax.
Active member, all advanced coursework completed
Including private practice at 60th and Park in Manhattan
CE toward Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry
We work with many PPO plans and can help you check your dental insurance coverage before treatment, and flexible financing means cost does not have to keep you from getting care.
We work with many PPO plans and check your dental insurance benefits before treatment. In network with:
Ask about financing options through CareCredit and Cherry. We also accept HSA and FSA cards.
Here are answers to common questions about urgent dental care. For anything else, call us at (404) 577-9020.
A dental emergency is any problem causing severe pain, swelling, or bleeding, or one that puts a tooth at risk. Common examples include a knocked-out or loose tooth, a broken tooth, a painful abscess, and a toothache that keeps you up at night.
Go to the nearest emergency room if you have severe facial swelling, trouble breathing or swallowing, or bleeding that will not stop. For most tooth problems, a dental office is the better place to start.
It usually is not an emergency unless it hurts, but it should be treated soon. The exposed tooth is weaker, so chew on the other side and reach out during office hours for the soonest available appointment.
Hold the tooth by the crown, not the root, and gently rinse it if it is dirty. Place it back in the socket if you can, or keep it in milk. A knocked-out tooth has the best chance of being saved when it is treated quickly.
Rinse with warm salt water, gently floss, and take an over-the-counter pain reliever as directed. Avoid placing aspirin on the gums, as it can irritate the tissue.
Our office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. If you have severe swelling or trouble breathing while we are closed, go to the nearest emergency room.
We work with many PPO plans and can help you check your dental insurance coverage before treatment. We also offer flexible financing so cost does not keep you from getting care.
If you are unsure whether a problem is urgent, reach out during office hours and describe what you feel. We will help you find the soonest available appointment.
315 West Ponce de Leon Avenue, Suite 240, Decatur, GA 30030
Mon to Thu: 8:00am to 5:00pm | Fri to Sun: Closed
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