Urgent Dental Care

A dental emergency is anything that causes severe pain, uncontrolled bleeding or risks the loss of a tooth. Acting quickly often makes the difference between saving a tooth and losing it. Dr. Kennedy keeps time available for urgent appointments and will walk you through what to do while you head in.

Common Dental Emergencies

• Knocked-out (avulsed) tooth
• Severe toothache or pressure
• Cracked, chipped or fractured tooth
• Lost or loose crown, bridge or filling
• Abscess or facial swelling
• Soft-tissue injury to lips, gums or tongue
• Sports-related dental injury

What to Do First

For a knocked-out tooth, gently rinse it (don't scrub), keep it moist in milk or saliva, and get to our office within 30 minutes if possible. For severe pain or swelling, take an over-the-counter pain reliever and apply a cold compress. For uncontrolled bleeding, apply firm pressure with clean gauze and call us immediately.