What is a Dental Emergency?
Since dental emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time, Main Street Dental understands the importance of accessing help as soon as possible. During our regular business hours, we will do everything we can to accommodate your dental emergency.
Unsure if your situation is a dental emergency or not? Here are some common dental emergencies that our dentists feel are best to get treated as quickly as possible. Call our dental clinic so we can book you into our schedule.
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Lost Fillings or Crowns
If you've lost a filling or crown, you'll need to try to identify and find any broken or lost pieces. Rinse and attempt to place it back on your tooth. Once you have the situation under control, call our office as soon as possible to arrange an appointment to have it fixed.
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Chipped or Broken Teeth
Have a broken or chipped tooth? Try your best to locate the missing tooth, put it in a clean container and bring it to your appointment. Your dentist may be able to reattach it. Whether the piece is found or not, phone our office right away to have your tooth repaired.
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Knocked-Out Teeth
If you can find your knocked out tooth, rinse, hold it by the crown - not the roots - and if possible re-insert it into your tooth socket by gently biting down once it is in its place. If this is not possible for any reason, try to keep it moist by putting it in a glass of milk or holding it in your mouth until you arrive at your office.
Take an over-the-counter pain medication. If you are bleeding, do not take aspirin. Apply a cold compress against your cheek where your tooth has been fractured. This will help reduce your pain and any swelling.
Come to the office as soon as possible. Call ahead if you are able. The sooner you can be treated after a tooth has been knocked out, the better the chance your dentist will have of saving it.
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Severe Swelling, Pain or Discomfort
Do you notice your face, mouth or neck areas have sudden moderate to severe swelling, or are you experiencing severe pain or discomfort in or around your mouth?
Call us as soon as possible and follow these steps to alleviate pain:
1. Apply a cold compress to your cheek, where you are feeling pain.
2. Take an over-the-counter pain medication.
3. Use salt water to flush the area that is in pain. This will help remove any debris that could be causing the toothache.Our dentists should see the swelling or condition to diagnose the cause and plan quick, effective treatment.
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