If you’re experiencing severe oral pain, a toothache, or a dental injury such as a broken tooth, we’re here to help. The purpose of emergency dentistry is to evaluate the problem quickly, relieve discomfort, and create a clear plan to protect your health.
We reserve time each day for same‑day, problem‑focused exams during our regular business hours. While we don’t promise same‑day treatment, we’ll always do our best to provide a solution — even if it’s a temporary one — and coordinate with trusted local specialists when needed.
Request an emergency visit today so you can get the care you need, when you need it
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Kids and adults lose over five million teeth every year!
If you experience some sort of dental trauma, the best thing you can do is to stay calm. While you may feel inclined to panic due to the pain and stress of an injury, you can take comfort in the knowledge that nearly any dental issue can be addressed, treated, and resolved by a dentist. Our team is here to help get you back to a healthy, pain-free smile.
Once you’ve gained control of the situation, take assessment of your injury. If you’re experiencing any bleeding, place a strip of gauze on the site of the injury and apply pressure with your by biting down on the gauze. This should slow the blood flow within an hour.
Over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen or acetaminophen can help to temporarily reduce pain and swelling. However, steer clear of any blood-thinning medications like aspirin, because they prevent clotting, making it difficult to stop the blood flow. Additionally, an ice pack or cold compress can be applied to the cheek near the affected area to help reduce pain and inflammation for a short period of time.
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Time is crucial in a dental emergency. As soon as you’ve regained control of your situation, give us a call! Our team is standing by to help assess the severity of your dental injury and get you the care you need right away.
If something suddenly feels wrong — pain, swelling, a broken tooth, or a concern you can’t ignore — we’ll make every effort to see you the same day for an evaluation. Our priority is to get you comfortable, understand what’s going on, and outline a clear plan.While treatment may not always be completed the same day, you’ll leave with answers, guidance, and a path forward you can trust.
When you arrive at our office, your dentist will assess the situation and provide you with their recommended treatment options. As an example, a broken, damaged, or decayed tooth can be brought back to health with a dental crown. A toothache can have several causes, and if an underlying infection is causing your oral pain, root canal therapy may be the best option for you.
Tooth splinting is another common restorative procedure, and can be used to stabilize a loose or knocked-out tooth and allow for proper healing. We try to avoid tooth extractions if possible, but they can be a necessary procedure in some cases in which a patient is experiencing a severely damaged tooth that can’t otherwise be fixed.
Place a knocked-out tooth in a container of cold milk to preserve the root while you head to your emergency appointment.
If you knock out a tooth, the first step is to try and remain calm. If you can find it, recover your tooth by grabbing it by its top, or crown, instead of by the bottom, or root, to prevent further damage. Then, gently rinse the tooth with warm water. Once it is clean, replace the tooth back in its socket if possible. However, be careful not to force the tooth back in place. If necessary, you can place the tooth in a container of cold milk to keep it from drying out while you are heading to your emergency appointment.
If you are facing a serious dental emergency, don’t wait to call your dentist. Although you may be focused on alleviating pain, a knocked-out tooth only has a short window of 1-2 hours in which it can be saved, replaced, and splinted by your dentist. Give us a call right away for guidance, then head to our office to get the emergency care you need.
If your dental crown, filling, bridge, or other appliance falls out, place your dental work in a container or plastic bag and keep it safe so you can bring it to your next dental visit. Give us a call right away to schedule an emergency visit so we can treat your issue as soon as possible.
When you lose a dental appliance, your teeth and gums can become exposed to bacteria. This may cause an infection, further decay or damage, and lead to even more issues in the future. A loose, broken, or missing dental appliance is considered a dental emergency and warrants a same-day evaluation, so get in touch with us as soon as you notice that something’s wrong to schedule a visit.
If you’re dealing with a toothache that lasts more than a couple of days — especially if the pain is severe — it may be a sign of a tooth infection. Infections should be evaluated promptly to protect your health and prevent the problem from worsening.
Call our office right away so we can bring you in for an urgent evaluation. If a root canal is needed, we work closely with trusted local root canal specialists and can often help patients in severe pain get same‑day relief with one of our partner endodontists.
While you’re waiting to be seen, you can ease discomfort by applying a cold compress to your cheek, taking over‑the‑counter pain relievers, or using a topical numbing gel on the area.
Even if the damage to your tooth appears to be minor, give us a call so we can help guide you on the next steps, and to see if your injury requires immediate treatment. When you arrive at the office, your dentist will perform a limited exam to determine the severity of the damage. If a broken or cracked tooth is left untreated, it is at risk for infection and other complications.
If you experience any kind of oral injury that causes a tooth to feel loose, call our office right away. We’ll make every effort to bring you in the same day for an evaluation. A loose tooth needs prompt attention, as the supporting tissues can be damaged and may put the tooth at risk if not assessed quickly.
Until your visit, try to keep the tooth as still as possible. Avoid wiggling it with your tongue or fingers, and stick to soft foods to prevent further movement or irritation.
At your emergency evaluation, we’ll assess the stability of the tooth, check for underlying injury, and outline the safest next steps to protect your long‑term oral health.
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If left untreated, a tooth infection can spread to other parts of your body and cause issues that impact your overall health
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