Emergency Dentistry

Toothaches or severe tooth pain can be dealt with first by taking an over-the-counter pain medication if you are not allergic to them. Pain may be due to infection or trapped food debris. In some cases, trapped food debris can aggravate an infection. In either case, gently brush and floss, paying particular attention to the area of pain to watch for particles or debris.

Call us and schedule an emergency dentistry visit, right away. Then try gently rinsing with warm salt water to help remove any particles. Use an icepack on your face near the pain, if needed.

Pain and swelling in the jaw may be due to an infection or problematic wisdom tooth. An over-the-counter pain medication can temporarily help reduce both pain and swelling. Call us right away and schedule an appointment so we can stop the spread of infection or diagnose the root cause of your pain. Try an ice pack to calm the pain and reduce swelling and rest with your head elevated.

Broken teeth and restorations can often be repaired, but while you are waiting for your appointment, gently rinse with warm salt water to reduce harmful bacteria. Many times, broken teeth don’t hurt but if it does, try an over-the-counter pain medication, if needed.

Save the piece of the broken tooth or restoration and call us to schedule an appointment. Bring the tooth or restoration with you to the appointment, as we may be able to save it.

Knocked out teeth are often caused by accidents during sports or a vehicle crash. If you can find the tooth, save it. Place it in a container of mild salt water or whole fat milk as soon as you can, and handle the tooth as little as possible. Call us right away to schedule an appointment and let us know what happened and we will do what we can to save your tooth.

Chipped and cracked teeth may or may not be painful, and if not painful, should still be treated right away. Over-the-counter pain medication may alleviate pain and swelling. Rinse your mouth with slightly warm salt water to reduce harmful bacteria and clean the damaged tooth and call us to schedule your emergency dentistry visit.