Emergency Dental Services

Crowns are built to last, but they can occasionally fall off your tooth prematurely. If this happens to you, don't panic. Call our office right away for an appointment.

In the meantime, try to find your crown. Rinse with warm water and attempt to place it back on your tooth. In many situations, we can reattach your existing crown and save you the money and time of having a new one created.

Ideally, you should receive dental care the day your crown falls out, but we understand this isn't always possible. If your uncovered tooth is causing you pain, get some temporary dental cement or wax from a pharmacy to cover your tooth until your appointment. This will help protect your tooth until you can visit our office.

If a filling falls 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. Keep the area clean and avoid chewing on the affected side until you get the filling replaced.

Did you break or chip one of your teeth? Try to locate the lost piece, put it in a clean container and bring it to your appointment. Your dentist can potentially reattach it.

Whether the piece is found or not, contact our office and request an appointment to have your tooth repaired.

If you can find your knocked-out tooth, rinse it in water, hold it by the crown - not the roots - and re-insert it into your tooth socket by gently biting down once it is in its 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 suddenly experiencing intense swelling, pain or discomfort?

Contact us right away and follow these steps to provide some relief until we can see you:

• Apply a cold compress to your cheek, on the area where you are feeling pain. 
• Take an over-the-counter pain medication.
• Use saltwater to flush the area that is in pain. This will help remove any debris that could be causing the toothache.

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.