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What Is Emergency Dentistry?
Toothaches and broken teeth don’t send you a save-the-date card before they happen. Instead, they happen when you least expect it. You could be in the middle of a busy workday or getting ready to head out on vacation and find yourself in the middle of a dental emergency.
There are many different dental issues that may feel like an emergency. Some require immediate response while others can be seen with a scheduled emergency appointment.
- Lost filling
- Lost crown
- Abscess
- Swelling
- Knocked-out tooth
- Severe tooth pain
- Broken tooth
If you find yourself dealing with any of these issues or another dental emergency, contact Lane Family Dentistry as soon as possible.
General Dental Emergencies
During business hours, we’ll make every effort to see you promptly. If you need assistance outside of office hours, call our office and follow the voicemail instructions—we will return your call as soon as we can. For severe or life-threatening emergencies, please dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.
Below are instructions for handling minor dental emergencies.
For a toothache:
Rinse your mouth with warm water and carefully floss around the area to remove any debris that could be causing irritation. If discomfort persists or you notice warmth or swelling near the tooth, contact our office to arrange an evaluation.
For cuts to the lips, gums, cheeks, or tongue:
Use a cold compress to help minimize swelling and apply steady pressure with clean gauze or a cloth to control bleeding. If bleeding does not stop, please reach out to your physician or visit the nearest emergency room.
If a baby tooth is knocked out:
Give our office a call so we can advise you on next steps and schedule a visit if needed.
If a permanent tooth is knocked out:
Contact our office immediately and follow these steps:
- Handle the tooth by the top (crown), avoiding the root.
- Gently rinse it with water if needed—do not scrub.
- Try to place it back into the socket right away and hold it in place with clean gauze.
- If reinsertion isn’t possible, store the tooth in milk or saliva and bring it with you to your appointment.
If a tooth is chipped or broken:
Rinse your mouth with lukewarm water and apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. If you find the broken piece, place it in milk and bring it with you. If a significant portion of the tooth is damaged, contact us as soon as possible for care.
Why Choose Lane Family Dental for Emergency Dental Services?
Our highly skilled team is committed to our patients – not just during regular, routine appointments, but in unexpected emergencies, too. If you are seeking emergency dental services, we have the tools to handle any type of dental emergency that comes our way, quickly relieving your pain and helping you find healing. In order words, we put all our dedication into bringing you comfort.
Whether you are a new patient or an established patient, if you find yourself dealing with a dental emergency, you can count on Lane Family Dentistry to help you through it.
Procedures Offered
As a full-service dental office, we provide all types of procedures. However, for a dental emergency, a few of the most common we perform are:
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions but prefer not to call? Browse our FAQs for quick answers and a better understanding of our dental office and services.
No, hospitals are not able to provide dental care. The only thing they may be able to offer you is pain medication or antibiotics, if necessary.
Tooth decay can lead to infection and pain. When the infection turns into a pus-filled abscess, it could spread into the bone and impact your whole body.
Anytime a tooth is infected, you should be seen by the dentist. However, if you experience any of the following symptoms, you will want to seek medical attention immediately: swelling in the face, neck, or cheeks, itching or burning sensation on the skin, nausea, vomiting, fever, vomiting, double vision, severe headache, and pain in the mouth.