Dental Emergencies and Urgent Care

If you or your little one experience a dental emergency, be sure to call our practice as soon as possible. If you need immediate attention after hours, call our emergency phone number and our on-call staff member will help you. If you are unable to reach our office during an emergency, dial 911.

We are here to help you at any time, on any day. When your or your child’s dental health is at risk, we will do everything we can to make sure you’re treated as soon as possible. While dental emergencies are rare, they can happen, and it’s vital to know how to take care of your teeth no matter what.

Common Dental Emergencies and Immediate Steps

  • Broken, Chipped, or Cracked Teeth Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean the area and apply a cold compress to the outside of the face to reduce swelling. Save any broken tooth fragments and bring them with you to the office as soon as possible.
  • Knocked-Out Permanent Tooth Time is critical. Gently rinse the tooth without scrubbing the root. If possible, try to place the tooth back into the socket. If that isn't possible, keep it moist in a small container of milk or saliva and call us immediately for an emergency appointment.
  • Severe or Persistent Toothache A sudden, intense toothache can indicate an infection or abscess. Rinse with warm salt water and use dental floss to ensure no food is trapped. Avoid placing aspirin directly on the gums, as this can cause tissue irritation; instead, contact us to find the underlying cause.
  • Objects Caught Between Teeth If an object is stuck, try to gently remove it with dental floss. Never use a sharp or pointed tool, such as a needle or pin, as this can damage the enamel or cut your gum tissue. If floss does not work, please call our office.
  • Broken or Dislocated Jaw This is a serious injury that requires immediate attention. Apply a cold compress to control swelling and head to the nearest emergency room or call our office immediately. If you are having trouble breathing or swallowing, dial 911.
  • Lost Filling or Crown While not always painful, a lost restoration leaves the tooth vulnerable to further damage. Keep the crown if you have it, and try to keep the area clean until you can get to our office to have it recemented or replaced.

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