Common Dental Emergencies
Find clear, medically responsible answers to help you decide if your symptoms require immediate attention.
What is a Dental Emergency?
Knocked-Out Tooth Protocol
Severe Tooth Pain Guidance
Broken Tooth or Filling?
Any oral issue requiring immediate treatment to stop bleeding, alleviate severe pain, or save a tooth. This includes infections and acute trauma.
If a permanent tooth is knocked out, handle it by the crown, gently rinse, and attempt to reinsert it. Call us immediately for guidance.
Rinse your mouth with warm water, gently floss to remove trapped food, and apply a cold compress to the outside of your mouth. Do not use aspirin on the gum.
Rinse your mouth with warm water. If bleeding, apply gauze. Contact us for urgent evaluation to prevent further damage or infection.