Generally speaking, severe dental pain, swelling of the mouth and gums, and bleeding from the mouth all warrant a same-day emergency dental appointment. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s important to seek treatment right away as these issues may indicate a serious oral health problem that needs to be addressed immediately. 

Common signs of an infected tooth include pain when biting or chewing, swelling around the affected area, and discoloration of the gum or tooth. You may also experience a bad taste in your mouth, worsening pain at night, or fever. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, please call our office immediately to schedule an emergency appointment.

If your tooth is cracked or chipped, it’s important to seek treatment right away. Depending on the severity of the damage, our team may be able to repair the tooth with a dental filling or crown, or may need to perform a more invasive procedure such as a root canal. To determine the best course of action, please call our office as soon as possible to schedule an emergency appointment.

To help manage the discomfort until you can make it into our office, we recommend taking over-the-counter medication such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. You can also apply a cold compress on the affected area to reduce swelling. However, please note that these measures are only intended to provide temporary relief and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical treatment. 

If your tooth has been knocked out, the first step is to find the tooth and try to put it back in place. Gently guide the tooth into its proper position with care, but please do not force it. Then, call our office right away as we may be able to save the tooth if you can make it here within an hour. If it will take longer for you to get here, please store the tooth in a container of milk or saline solution until your appointment.