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We hold time open every weekday for emergencies. Grab one below or call us. Current patient or not.
Emergency openings
After hours, call the main line. The message gives you the on-call dentist's number.
What to do until you get here
A tooth got knocked out
- Pick it up by the top (the white part), not the root.
- If it's dirty, rinse it gently with milk or water for a few seconds. Don't scrub it.
- Try to put it back in the socket and bite gently on a clean cloth. If you can't, keep it in a cup of milk.
- Call us right away. A tooth has the best chance if we see you within an hour.
Toothache
Rinse with warm salt water and gently floss around the tooth in case something is stuck. An over-the-counter pain reliever can help. Don't put aspirin on the gum; it can burn.
Chipped or broken tooth
Save any pieces, rinse your mouth with warm water, and use a cold pack on your cheek for swelling. Call us for a same-day visit.
Lost filling or crown
Keep the crown if you have it. A dab of denture adhesive or dental cement from the pharmacy can hold it in place for a day. Don't use super glue.
Swelling in your gum or face
This can mean an infection. Call us today. If swelling spreads toward your eye or neck, or you have trouble breathing or swallowing, go to the emergency room.