Emergency Dental Care

If you 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. If you are unable to reach our office during an emergency, dial 911.

While dental emergencies are rare, they can happen, and it's important to know how to take care of your teeth no matter what.

Tooth Ache

Begin by cleaning around the sore tooth meticulously. Using warm salt water, rinse the mouth to displace any food trapped between teeth. Under no circumstances should you use aspirin topically on the aching tooth or on the gum. In the event of facial swelling, apply a cold compress to the area. For temporary pain relief, acetaminophen is recommended. Please contact us for an appointment if the pain persists more than a day

Knocked Out Permanent Tooth

Broken Teeth

Bitten Tongue, Lip and or Cheek

Recover the tooth, making sure to hold it by the crown (top) and not the root. Rinse, but do not clean or handle the tooth more than necessary. Reinsert the tooth in the socket, and hold it in place using a clean piece of gauze or cloth. If the tooth cannot be reinserted, carry it in a cup containing milk or water. Because time is essential, see a dentist immediately.

Rinse the area with warm water. Put a cold compress over the facial area of the injury if swelling occurs. Recover any broken tooth fragments. Call our office for an appointment.

Rinse the area with warm water. Put a cold compress over the facial area of the injury if swelling occurs. Recover any broken tooth fragments. Call our office for an appointment.Ice can be applied to any bruised areas. For bleeding, apply firm (but gentle) pressure with sterile gauze or a clean cloth. If the bleeding does not stop with pressure or continues after 15 minutes, go to an emergency room.