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 After-hours, holidays or weekends, there is no need to suffer.
Our dentists reserve time in their daily schedules for emergency
patients. Call
us and provide as much detail as possible about your condition.
Remember, pain is a signal that something is wrong—a problem
that will not disappear even if the pain subsides. If you’re
concerned about visiting the dentist because you have limited
or no dental insurance, ask us about our outside monthly payment
plans. If the answer is yes, you can submit an application online and get an immediate credit decision—and the emergency care you need.
Tips for Dealing with Dental Emergencies
Bitten Lip or Tongue
Clean the area gently with a cloth and apply cold compresses to reduce any swelling. If the bleeding doesn’t stop, go to a hospital emergency room immediately.
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Broken Tooth
Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean the area. Use cold compresses on the area to keep any swelling down. Call your dentist immediately.
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Cracked Tooth
- For the Dental Patient: Do You Have a Cracked Tooth? | PDF file/28k
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Jaw-Possibly Broken
Apply cold compresses to control swelling. Go to your dentist or a hospital emergency department immediately.
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Knocked Out Tooth
Hold the tooth by the crown and rinse off the root of the tooth in water if it’s dirty. Do not scrub it or remove any attached tissue fragments. If possible, gently insert and hold the tooth in its socket. If that isn’t possible, put the tooth in a cup of milk and get to the dentist as quickly as possible. Remember to take the tooth with you!
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Objects Caught Between Teeth
Try to gently remove the object with dental floss; avoid cutting the gums. Never use a sharp instrument to remove any object that is stuck between your teeth. If you can’t dislodge the object using dental floss, contact your dentist.
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Toothache
Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean it out. Gently use dental floss or an interdental cleaner to ensure that there is no food or other debris caught between the teeth. Never put aspirin or any other painkiller against the gums near the aching tooth because it may burn the gum tissue. If the pain persists, contact your dentist.
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