Emergency Dentist Near Me

Your Guide to Handling a Dental Emergency

What Qualifies as a Dental Emergency?

Not every dental issue requires an immediate visit. However, you should seek urgent care if you are experiencing any of the following:

• Severe, Persistent Toothache: Pain that is throbbing and doesn't go away with over-the-counter medication.

• A Knocked-Out Tooth: Fast action can save the tooth.

• A Cracked, Broken, or Chipped Tooth: Especially if it's causing sharp pain or has jagged edges.

• An Abscessed Tooth: A pimple-like swelling on your gums, which is a sign of a serious infection.

• Lost Filling or Crown: This can expose the sensitive inner parts of your tooth, causing pain.

• Uncontrolled Bleeding in the mouth.

What to Do Immediately (Before You Get to the Dentist)

Your actions before you arrive at our office can significantly impact the outcome.

• For a Knocked-Out Tooth:

  1. Pick the tooth up by the crown (the chewing surface), not the root.

  2. If it's dirty, gently rinse it with milk or water. Do not scrub it.

  3. Try to reinsert it into the socket. If you can't, keep it moist in a small container of milk or your own saliva.

  4. Call an emergency dentist near you immediately. Time is critical.

     
     

• For a Cracked or Broken Tooth:

  1. Rinse your mouth with warm water.

  2. Apply a cold compress to your face to reduce swelling.

     
     

• For a Toothache or Abscess:

  1. Rinse the area with warm salt water to help clean it and draw out any fluid.

  2. Do not put aspirin directly on the tooth or gums, as it can cause a chemical burn.

What to Expect During Your Emergency Visit

When you visit our Palm Beach Gardens office for an emergency, our goal is simple: to get you out of pain.

1. Immediate Assessment: We will quickly evaluate the situation through a thorough examination and digital X-rays to accurately diagnose the problem.

2. Pain Relief: Our first step is to alleviate your pain and ensure your comfort.

3. Treatment: We will discuss our findings and present the best treatment options to address the emergency, whether it involves a filling, a root canal, an extraction, or reimplanting a tooth.