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Urgent Care
When dental pain or injury cannot wait, the office provides prompt evaluation and treatment to relieve discomfort and prevent further damage.
Dental emergency? Call us now.
Same-day appointments available for urgent dental pain, broken teeth, and swelling.
A dental emergency is any situation involving sudden, severe tooth pain, physical damage to a tooth, uncontrolled bleeding, or swelling that is spreading. Common dental emergencies include a knocked-out or cracked tooth, a lost crown or filling, a dental abscess, a broken jaw, or pain that is too severe to manage at home. When something feels urgent, it almost always is — calling the office right away is the safest first step.
For a knocked-out tooth, handle the tooth gently by the crown (the top white portion), not the root. If it is dirty, rinse it briefly under clean water without scrubbing. Try to reinsert it into the socket if you can do so without forcing it, or keep it moist in a small container of milk or clean water while you travel to the office. The sooner a knocked-out tooth reaches a dentist, the better the chance of successful re-implantation.
For broken or cracked teeth, rinse your mouth with warm water and apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek to limit swelling. Avoid chewing on that side, and do not use over-the-counter dental cement as a permanent fix — it can seal in bacteria and make the problem worse. A dentist needs to evaluate the extent of the crack and determine the appropriate repair, which may range from bonding to a crown or, in severe cases, extraction.
A dental abscess — a pocket of infection at the root or in the gum — is an emergency that should not be left untreated. Signs include a persistent toothache, swelling in the jaw or face, fever, and sometimes a pimple-like bump on the gum. Untreated infection can spread and become a serious health risk. Do not wait to see if it resolves on its own.
Go to the nearest emergency room first if you have difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling that is closing your throat or spreading across your face or neck, major facial trauma, or a fever with swelling that is worsening rapidly. These signs suggest infection has spread beyond the tooth and needs medical management alongside dental care.
For pain management before your appointment, over-the-counter analgesics can help. A cold compress on the outside of the cheek reduces swelling and discomfort. Avoid placing aspirin directly on the gum tissue, as this can cause a chemical burn. Keep the area clean by rinsing gently with warm salt water.
Most dental offices, including this one, set aside time in the schedule for urgent cases. Calling as early in the day as possible increases the chance of a same-day appointment. If the office is closed and your situation is urgent but not life-threatening, the voicemail will have guidance on how to reach help.
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