Lance Family Dental makes every effort to see patients promptly when an emergency arises. We welcome new emergency patients Monday through Thursday during regular business hours.
If you’re an existing patient experiencing a dental emergency Friday through Sunday, please call our office at (636) 937-9445 and follow the prompts to be connected with the on-call doctor.
Tooth pain can arise from decay, infection, injury or other causes. If your toothache has lasted more than a day or two or is accompanied by a fever or earache, then a prompt visit to the dentist is needed. If in doubt, call our office. Our on-call dentist can advise you.
When you get an infection in your tooth or gum, an abscess can form, preventing the infection from draining properly. Abscesses are often very painful, causing those experiencing discomfort to seek immediate treatment. If you notice swelling, pus or a strange taste in your mouth, it is important to contact your dentist right away.
A lost filling does not always constitute an emergency, but can be quite sensitive and uncomfortable. Always call the dentist as soon as possible after you lose or break a filling as your tooth is susceptible to further damage.
When a tooth fractures or cracks, it is often an indication that damage has occurred inside the tooth as well as outside. Rinse your mouth gently but thoroughly with warm water to cleanse the area, call the dentist immediately, and apply cold to reduce the swelling if any occurs.
A root canal becomes necessary when the tooth pulp becomes infected. Treatment is not always an emergency, but it can become one when the infection has progressed unchecked.
Sometimes, a tooth cannot be saved, and extraction is the best way to preserve the health of surrounding teeth. Whenever an extraction is necessary, we ensure your experience is as pain free as possible.
Please contact us to schedule an appointment – We’re excited to meet you, and give you the best possible dental care in Festus!
If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment, please contact us! Our team is happy to help with anything you need.
Voted Best of Jefferson County Winner in 2025 and recognized as a Finalist in 2026.
We’re honored to be recognized for the quality of care we provide and the trust of our community.
