Emergency Dental Services

Though dental crowns are built to last, some situations can cause them to fall off your tooth prematurely. Don't panic if this happens to you. Call our office right away for an appointment. 

In the meantime, find your crown and rinse it gently with warm water, then place it in a container to bring to your appointment. We may be able to reattach your existing crown and save you money and the time it would take to have a new one made. 

If possible, you should seek dental right away after you've lost a crown. If your uncovered tooth is causing you pain, you can use dental cement or wax from a pharmacy to cover your tooth until your appointment. This will help protect your tooth until you can get to our office. 

Has a filling fallen out of your tooth? Call us to make an appointment as soon as possible. Don't delay getting a replacement filling as your tooth is susceptible to additional decay due to the exposed hole.

Avoid chewing on the affected side and keep the area clean until you get the filling replaced. 

If your tooth is broken or chipped, try to find the missing tooth and put it in a clean container to bring to your appointment. Your dentist may be able to reattach it. Whether the piece is found or not, call our office right away to have it repaired. 

If you're able to locate your knocked-out tooth, pick it up by the crown, not the root. Rinse it with warm water before re-inserting it into your tooth socket. Once in place, gently bite down to hold your tooth in place. 

If you cannot reinsert your tooth, place it in a container of milk and bring it to your appointment. If you're experiencing pain, you can apply a cold compress against your cheek. 

Call our office as soon as possible. The sooner you can be treated after a tooth has been knocked out, the better the chance your dentist will have of saving it. 

If your tooth cannot be saved, we offer restorative options, such as bridges, that can be used to replace your missing tooth.

Are you experiencing moderate to severe swelling, pain, or discomfort in your mouth or jaw area?

Call us as soon as possible and follow these steps to alleviate pain in the meantime:

1. Apply a cold compress to your cheek, on the area where you are feeling pain.
2. Take an over-the-counter pain medication.
3. If the pain is coming from inside your mouth, use salt water to flush the area that is in pain.
4. Please note that if the swelling is impacting your ability to breathe, you should seek emergency medical care at a hospital as soon as possible.