In the event of a dental emergency, it is crucial to seek urgent treatment to prevent complications and address time-sensitive issues that could lead to tooth loss. However, it is important to remain calm and avoid panicking, as this can only add confusion and frustration to the situation.

If you find yourself in a dental emergency, the first step is to stay calm. Take deep breaths to help you stay composed and think clearly about what needs to be done next. The next step is to contact us and inform us of your situation. Describe what happened and any symptoms you are experiencing so we can assess if it is a dental emergency and advise you on when to come in. If it is indeed an emergency, the answer is as soon as possible.

While we do not recommend trying to handle the situation on your own, it is advisable to rinse your mouth if you have suffered an oral injury to remove any tooth fragments that could cause further harm. If there is swelling, use an ice pack and take anti-inflammatory pain medication, but make sure to see a dentist promptly as this could indicate an infection.

Losing dental work like fillings and crowns is considered a dental emergency because it puts your tooth at a higher risk for infection and damage. If a filling falls out or gets damaged, bacteria can enter the inner layers of the tooth, leading to inflammation and infection, which can be very painful.

Infection is a serious issue that needs immediate treatment to prevent tooth loss and the spread of infection. Dental crowns are meant to protect weak, vulnerable, or broken teeth, so without the protective cap, the tooth is more likely to break and become infected.

If you lose a dental restoration like a crown or bridge, try to find it and store it in a container to bring to the dentist. They may be able to reattach it if it's undamaged.

Contact us right away to inform us that your dental work has come out so we can make room for an emergency appointment. In the meantime, keep your tooth and mouth clean by rinsing with a saline solution and avoid eating on that side of your mouth.

If you are experiencing a severe toothache, it is a sign of underlying dental issues that need immediate attention. Healthy teeth should not cause such intense pain, which could indicate infection, a deep cavity, or significant damage to the tooth. Contact us immediately if you notice swelling or an abscess, and rinse your mouth with a saline solution while taking anti-inflammatory medication. Use a cold compress for swelling and seek dental care promptly. Do not attempt to self-treat tooth pain.

For dental emergencies like severe toothaches, dental trauma, bleeding, lost dental work, knocked-out teeth, or chipped/cracked teeth, call Khanani Family Dental at (508) 829-4575 to schedule an emergency appointment with Dr. Khanani.