If you're experiencing pain, discomfort, or bleeding in your mouth and aren’t sure how to handle it, you may be dealing with a dental emergency. Common emergencies include cracked or broken teeth, knocked-out teeth, cuts to the gums or cheeks, loose teeth, intense toothaches, and dislodged or loose dental work like fillings or crowns.

Please contact Khanani Family Dental immediately to inform us that you're coming in. For the best chances of saving your tooth, it should be replaced within 1-2 hours. Be sure to handle the tooth only by the crown to prevent damage. If possible, gently place the tooth back into its socket or store it in cold milk until you can see Dr. Khanani. Visit our dental office in Sterling as soon as possible to maximize the likelihood of saving your tooth.

When facing a dental emergency, it’s crucial to seek prompt treatment to avoid complications and address any time-sensitive issues that may lead to tooth loss. However, it's important to remain calm and composed, as panic can only create confusion and additional stress.

If you're experiencing a dental emergency, the first step is to stay calm. Take deep breaths to help clear your mind and focus on what needs to be done. Next, contact us right away and provide details about what happened, including any symptoms you are experiencing. This will help us determine if it’s a true emergency and guide you on when to come in. If it is an emergency, we’ll advise you to come in as soon as possible.

While it's best not to try to resolve the issue on your own, if you've suffered an oral injury, rinsing your mouth to remove any tooth fragments is a good first step to prevent further damage. If there’s swelling, applying an ice pack and taking anti-inflammatory pain medication can help manage discomfort. However, it’s important to see a dentist as soon as possible, as swelling may indicate an infection that requires professional attention.

Lost dental work, such as fillings or crowns, is considered a dental emergency because it increases the risk of infection and further damage to your tooth. When a filling falls out or gets damaged, bacteria can seep into the inner layers of the tooth, causing inflammation, infection, and intense pain.

Infections are serious and require immediate attention to prevent tooth loss and the spread of bacteria. Dental crowns are designed to protect weak or broken teeth, so without them, the tooth is more vulnerable to fracture and infection.

If you've lost a dental restoration like a crown or bridge, try to locate it and store it in a safe container to bring with you to the dentist. If it’s not damaged, there may be a chance it can be reattached.

Get in touch with us immediately to let us know about your lost dental work so we can prioritize your emergency appointment. In the meantime, keep the area clean by rinsing with a saline solution and avoid chewing on that side of your mouth to prevent further damage.

A severe toothache signals that there may be a serious dental issue requiring immediate attention. Healthy teeth should not cause such intense pain, which could be a sign of infection, a deep cavity, or extensive damage. If you experience swelling or notice an abscess, contact us right away. Rinse your mouth with a saline solution, take anti-inflammatory medication for pain relief, and apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. Do not attempt to treat the tooth pain yourself—seek professional care as soon as possible.

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