Under EMERGENCIES Service

Stay calm. Focus on stopping the bleeding and protecting the injured tooth or area by following the appropriate instructions in this section.
Never take aspirin or ibuprofen for a dental emergency because they are anticoagulants which can cause excessive bleeding. To alleviate pain, take acetaminophen as directed on the packaging label. Injuries to your teeth and gums can result in infection or other complications -- so make sure you see your Dentist.If your emergency is life-threatening, dial 911 for Emergency Medical Services or go immediately to a hospital emergency room.

  The most common causes are debris lodged under the gum line, a lost filling or crown, a cracked or broken tooth, or an infection. Only a thorough examination by your Dentist can determine the underlying cause of severe pain.
Until you see your Dentist, apply ice to the painful area for 10-20 minutes of every hour. To alleviate pain, take acetaminophen as directed on the packaging label.

 It may be possible to reattach the pieces to your tooth - only your Dentist can tell you for sure. Take the following steps and see your Dentist right away. Save the tooth's pieces and rinse the pieces and your mouth with warm water.
If the tooth's pieces are dirty, place a towel or dishcloth in a sink (so the pieces cannot fall into the drain), and gently rinse them.
Remember to take the pieces with you.

 Do not move your jaw. Secure your jaw with a handkerchief, necktie, or towel tied around the jaw and over the top of the head. Use cold compresses to reduce swelling. 

 Go to the emergency room immediately.

 Call your dentist right away. If the child's baby tooth is completely knocked out, chances are it cannot be re-implanted. If this happens, the missing tooth will be replaced naturally when the child's permanent (adult) tooth grows in.

 You have a 1–2-hour window in which your tooth has a chance for re-implantation - only your Dentist can tell you for sure. Take the following steps and see your Dentist right away. Remember to take your protected tooth with you.

 Whether removable or fixed, a bridge is attached to abutments that provide an anchor of support.

If you have any emergency, questions or would like to schedule a consultation, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are always happy to help and look forward to hearing from you.