FAQs

If you are experiencing sudden and chronic tooth pain, or if you have sustained trauma to your teeth and surrounding tissues, you may need to see an emergency dentist. Even if you do not currently have a dental emergency, it is important that your dentist be capable of treating you quickly in the event that an emergency does arise.

Urgent problems that threaten the health of your teeth or leave you in pain should not be ignored. Call our office for an appointment. We will evaluate your situation and provide care as needed.

A tooth can break due to trauma, decay or other small cracks. If you experience pain you can take over the counter medicine such as Ibuprofen. If the tooth is broken or loose due to trauma, immediate attention is required. Broken teeth can feel quite sharp to the tongue. If this happens outside of office hours you can place dental wax over the tooth which will make it feel smoother. Call our office to schedule as soon as you can.

Even a minor toothache should not be ignored. Even a small toothache left untreated can become severe and very painful due to infection. Over the counter medication such as Ibuprofen can be quite effective to treat the pain. Please call our office to schedule an appointment to evaluate the situation.

For an emergency involving trauma, loose teeth or spontaneous pain you should call us immediately. If you have a toothache with severe pain or swelling you should call us immediately. A toothache that gradually gets worse you should call during office hours.