A dental emergency can be a scary situation. Don’t panic! If you have lost a filling, cracked or broken a tooth, or had a tooth knocked out, contact Longbranch Dental Center today. We offer same-day appointments for dental emergencies.

If you have experienced any of the following, you may be experiencing a dental emergency:

• Accidental tooth knockout
• Cracked tooth
• Jaw injury
• Lip or tongue bite with excessive bleeding
• Loose tooth
• Lost filling or crown
• Painful swelling not caused by an injury
• Sudden toothache

If you have a dental emergency, below are some tips to help care for the tooth until you can see our Greenville dentist:

• If you have lost a permanent tooth, call our Greenville dental practice immediately. Until your appointment, keep your tooth moist at all times by placing it in-between your cheek and gums, in a glass of milk, or purchase a tooth preservation product.
• If you have cracked a tooth, immediately rinse your mouth with warm water. This will help clean the area of harmful bacteria. Use a cold compress on your face to help minimize swelling.
• If you have bitten your tongue or lip, clean the area gently with water. Use a cold compress on the area to minimize swelling.
• If you experience a toothache, rinse your mouth with warm water to clean any bacteria from the area. Gently floss to remove any food caught between the teeth.
• For toothaches, rinse the mouth with warm water to clean it out. Gently use dental floss to remove any food caught between the teeth. Do not put aspirin on the aching tooth or gum tissues.

Don’t put off going to the dentist if you are in pain or experiencing any of the above symptoms. Our Greenville emergency dentist can quickly diagnose the problem and recommend the best treatment plan to get you out of pain and back to enjoying your daily activities.