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Dental emergencies are no different than any other type of health emergency – they need to be addressed right away to make sure you get the care you need and deserve. There is a wide range of events that could fall into the category of a dental emergency, including a sudden and severe toothache, a badly broken tooth, a knocked-out tooth, and more. Whatever the case, you’ll want to put your oral health in the hands of an experienced professional as soon as possible to achieve a positive outcome in this case.
Steps to Take Before Dental Help
Even when you reach out for emergency help from a dentist, it will take a little time before you can be in the chair getting treatment. In the meantime, there are a few steps that might be helpful to take on your own:
- Gently rinse out your mouth with warm salt water.
- If there is bleeding, use a piece of gauze applied to the injury site for 10 – 20 minutes.
- Apply a cold ice pack wrapped in a paper towel (20min on, 20min off) to the outside of your mouth. It can help to calm down the pain and swelling.
- If a tooth fell out due to trauma, immediately rinse it, place it back in the socket, and come in immediately.
Our Emergency Services
In many cases, we are able to offer same-day care in emergency situations, even if you are a new patient and have not received treatment from us previously. The most important step is to call right away to explain the situation and we can discuss the options for when we can be available to help. It’s possible to have a root canal, extraction, or other service on the same day as the injury occurred, helping you to get on the road to healing as quickly as possible.