General Dental Emergencies
During office hours, immediate attention will be given to your situation, and you will be seen as soon as possible. After office hours, please give the office a call and follow the instructions provided. Your call will be returned as soon as possible.
If you are experiencing a serious or life-threatening emergency, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room.
Below are instructions for handling minor dental emergencies.
Gently clean the area around the tooth by rinsing the mouth with warm water and gently flossing to remove any particles that may be lodged in the tissue around the tooth. If the pain continues, or if the area around the affected tooth is warm, please call our office to schedule an appointment.
Apply ice to help reduce swelling and apply pressure with a clean cloth or sterile gauze to stop any bleeding. If the bleeding continues, call your physician or visit your local emergency room.
Please call our office to schedule an appointment.
Call our office right away and take these steps.
- Do not touch the tooth root, but hold the tooth by the crown and gently rinse the tooth with water.
- Place the tooth back into the socket as quickly as possible and bite down on clean gauze to hold it in place.
- If the tooth cannot be placed in the socket, put the tooth in a small container of milk or saliva and bring it with you to your appointment.
Gently rinse the area with lukewarm water and place a cold compress on the face to reduce swelling. If you can locate the piece of the broken tooth, place the piece in milk, and bring it with you to the office. If more than half of the tooth is broken off, please call us immediately.
When dealing with sudden dental problems, seeking emergency dental care is vital to relieve pain, protect your oral health, and restore your smile. Unexpected issues like a broken tooth, knocked out tooth, chipped tooth, lost filling, lost crowns, or a painful dental abscess are common dental emergencies that require immediate care. When an accident or injury occurs, it is important to stay calm. If you experience bleeding, apply pressure using a clean cloth. For swelling, apply a cold compress to reduce swelling, or rinse your mouth with warm water. If a tooth is knocked out, parents helping children should handle it by the crown, avoiding the tooth root, and keep it moist in milk while gathering any broken pieces.
Leaving an infection or severe issue left untreated can lead to severe pain or even missing teeth. That is why seeing a dentist immediately is necessary when you need urgent medical attention or an emergency visit. Our team takes pride in providing prompt, compassionate care for all patients. Whether you need standard dental services, emergency fillings, specialized cosmetic restorations, or general dental care, our doctor is here to deliver high-quality emergency care and emergency dental services. Do not suffer through severe pain—contact us to schedule an appointment today!