Emergency Info

Dental emergencies do happen. And thanks to our responsive on-call system, our dentists are there to help. Keep in mind these tips for specific dental emergencies:

Knocked-out tooth: Hold the tooth by the crown and rinse the root of the tooth in water if it’s dirty. Do not scrub it or remove any attached tissue fragments. If it’s possible, gently insert and hold the tooth in its socket. If that isn’t possible, put the tooth in a cup of milk. Come to the dentist, with the tooth, as soon as possible.
Broken tooth: Rinse the mouth out with warm water to keep the area clean. Put a cold compress on the face to reduce swelling. Come to the dentist as soon as possible.
Bitten tongue or lip: Clean the area gently with a cloth and put a cold compress on the area to keep the swelling down. If bleeding is excessive or doesn’t stop in a short period of time, come to the dentist or a hospital emergency room.
Objects caught between the teeth: Gently try to remove the object with dental floss. If you’re not successful, go to the dentist. Do not try to remove the object with a sharp or pointed instrument.