Emergency Dentist Raleigh NC

Thomas Cooke, D.D.S. Dr. Cooke was born and raised in Plainfield, New Jersey. He graduated from The University of Dayton in Ohio in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. Dr. Cooke graduated from The Ohio State College of Dentistry in 1988. After graduating, Dr. Cooke practiced Dentistry in Ohio, Greensboro North Carolina, and has been in Raleigh since 1993. Dr. Cooke enjoys attending continuing education classes in all phases of dentistry which enables him to practice current and state of the art dentistry. He has a special interest in emergency and long term dental care of his patients. Dr. Cooke and his wife Monica have three children, Madeline, Jacob and Samuel. He enjoys tennis, running, cycling and the beaches of North Carolina. He is a member of The American Dental Association, North Carolina Dental Association and The Wake County Dental Society. We Treat a Variety of Raleigh, North Carolina Dental Emergencies When your dental discomfort just can't wait, our office can help, whether you need an emergency dentist in Raleigh, NC, after hours or require a weekend dental visit. We're ready to treat an assortment of urgent matters and frequently see patients with the following types of dental emergency. Toothaches A severe toothache can appear in an instant. One day, you're eating and drinking normally, and the next day, nerve pain or an abscess can make these simple tasks feel impossible. When this happens, time is always of the essence. It's imperative that you visit an emergency dentist before matters worsen. We provide a variety of remedies for debilitating tooth pain, including emergency root canals and tooth extractions. Broken, Cracked or Fractured Teeth Whether you crack it while out to dinner or break it during your Tuesday night hockey game, a fractured tooth requires immediate dental care ??" even if it isn't painful. Depending on the severity of the break, it may require a root canal. Like a broken tooth, a displaced tooth needs to be adjusted immediately, no matter the hour or the day of the week. To avoid more serious dental issues, it's critical that you see a Raleigh, NC, emergency dentist to have the displaced tooth repositioned and put in a dental splint as soon as possible. If a tooth has been knocked out completely, place it back in its socket and try to hold it in place. If that's not possible, submerge your tooth in milk and bring it with you to your dental emergency appointment. Bleeding Teeth and/or Gums Facial trauma that results in bleeding should be treated by a professional right away. Before meeting with an emergency dentist, apply pressure to the wound to slow down the flow of blood and expedite the clotting process. Dr. Cooke and his staff are on-call day or night, every day of the week. If you're currently experiencing a dental emergency and need to see a dentist as soon as possible, dial: (919) 872-1700 Monday through Thursday (919) 624-5556 Friday through Sunday

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