Dental Emergencies

If you have a dental emergency, we will be happy to take care of you, just give us a call and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Below is a list of common dental emergencies and the best way of dealing with them until you are able to get to us or another qualified medical professional:

Toothache
Rinse mouth with warm water. Do not apply aspirin on the tooth or gum tissues, because aspirin is an acid and may burn the tissue. Take an over the counter pain reliever, and Sse your dentist as soon as possible.
Broken tooth
Rinse mouth with warm water. Try to remove any dirt, blood, or debris using sterile gauze or a clean cloth. Apply cold compresses on the face next to the injured tooth to reduce swelling. Save the broken piece for possible reattachment. See the dentist immediately.
Bleeding
Try applying pressure to the area first. If the bleeding is persistent and you are unable to stop it with pressure, contact your dentist immediately.
Dental infection
Rinse mouth with warm salt water, and contact your dentist immediately.
Knocked-out tooth
Holding the tooth from the crown, rinse off the root. Do NOT scrub or remove any attached tissue fragments. Gently hold the tooth in its socket (young children may accidentally swallow the tooth so use your judgement), or keep it between the cheek and gums. If this isn’t possible, place the tooth in a cup of cold whole milk. Never put tooth in mouthwash or alcohol. Get to the dentist IMMEDIATELY – within 30 minutes – and don’t forget to take the tooth with you!
Object stuck between teeth
Try using dental floss with a small knot tied in it, and pulling it through with the knot. If the object cannot be removed, call your dentist. Never use anything sharp to poke at the object that is stuck – you can injure your gums or the surface of the tooth.
Injury to soft tissues (Gums, Cheek, Tongue) of the Mouth
Gently rinse with cold water and clean gently with a cloth. Apply cold compresses to reduce swelling. Go to an emergency services provider immediately if you are not able to stop the bleeding.
Possibly broken jaw
Don’t move jaw. Secure it in place by tying a scarf, necktie, or towel around the jaw and over the top of the head. Apply cold compresses to reduce swelling. Do NOT blow your nose! Seek emergency medical help immediately.