General Dentistry
Dental emergencies can happen at any time, and when they do, it is important to get immediate care. At Park Place Dental, we offer emergency dentistry services to help you when it is needed most. Whether it is a toothache, a broken tooth, or an injury to the mouth, our team is ready to provide fast, effective treatment.
Common dental emergencies we treat
- Severe toothache or pain
- Broken, cracked, or chipped teeth
- Knocked-out tooth
- Lost filling or crown
- Abscesses or oral infections
- Trauma or injury to the mouth or jaw
What to do in a dental emergency
Stay calm
Call our office and describe the problem. We will discuss appointment availability and the next step before you travel.
Preserve your tooth
If a tooth is knocked out, try to place it back in the socket or keep it moist with milk or saline.
Avoid pain
Use over-the-counter pain relievers to alleviate discomfort until our team can see you.
Why choose Park Place Dental for emergency care?
Advanced techniques and technology
We utilize the latest dental technology to ensure fast and accurate diagnoses. Our tools help us provide effective, minimally invasive treatments that maximize comfort during emergency procedures.
Skilled team
Our experienced team is equipped to handle a variety of dental emergencies with precision and care.
Comfort
We understand the stress of a dental emergency, and our goal is to provide fast, effective treatment to minimize pain and anxiety.
What to do before you get here
First aid buys time. It does not replace being seen, but for some of these it makes the difference between saving a tooth and losing it.
Knocked-out permanent tooth
Hold it by the crown, never the root. Keep it moist in milk or your own saliva, never in water. If you can, put it gently back in the socket and bite on a clean cloth. Aim to be seen within the hour.
Knocked-out baby tooth
Do not put it back. Replanting a baby tooth risks damaging the permanent tooth forming above it. Keep the child comfortable and call us for advice.
Broken or cracked tooth
Rinse with warm water, hold a cold compress to the outside of the face, keep any pieces, and stay off that side. Mention on the phone if it hurts on cold or on air, because that suggests the inner pulp is exposed.
Bleeding after an extraction
Bite firmly on clean gauze or a folded handkerchief for a full fifteen minutes without checking it. Most bleeding settles. If it has not after two attempts, call us.
Swelling
Swelling means infection, and it is the symptom on this list most worth acting on quickly even when the pain itself is bearable. Swelling that is closing the eye, spreading down the neck or affecting breathing is a hospital, not a dentist.
Lost crown or filling
Keep the piece and bring it. Temporary cement from a pharmacy can protect the tooth for a day or two but it is a stopgap, not a repair.
How urgent is it, really?
Same hour: a knocked-out permanent tooth, uncontrolled bleeding, or swelling that is affecting breathing or swallowing. The last of those is an emergency room rather than a dental practice.
Same day: severe pain, facial swelling, a broken tooth with exposed pulp, or an injury to the jaw. Ring the office and describe what has happened.
Within a few days: a lost filling or crown with no pain, a chipped tooth that is not sensitive, a broken denture. Uncomfortable and inconvenient rather than dangerous, but do not let them drift, because small problems in the mouth reliably become larger ones.
Why a hospital is usually not the answer
Emergency rooms are not set up to treat teeth. In most cases they can manage your pain and prescribe antibiotics if there is infection, and then you still need a dentist to deal with the cause. That is two trips instead of one and a delay in between.
The exceptions are real and worth repeating: a suspected broken jaw, bleeding that will not stop, or swelling that is affecting your airway. Those need a hospital, immediately.
Emergency Dentistry Questions
Severe or worsening toothache, a knocked-out or broken tooth, swelling in the face or gum, bleeding that will not stop, and a lost crown or filling that leaves a sharp or painful tooth all count as emergencies. If you are unsure, call and describe it rather than waiting to see whether it settles.
Pick it up by the crown rather than the root, keep it moist in milk or in your own saliva, never in water, and get to a dentist as quickly as you can. A permanent tooth has its best chance of being saved within about an hour of coming out.
Go to an emergency room for a suspected broken jaw, bleeding you cannot control, or facial swelling that is affecting your breathing or swallowing. For almost everything else a dentist is the right call, because a hospital can usually only manage the pain rather than treat the cause.
Telephone the office to describe the problem and ask about urgent appointment availability. An online form is not a confirmed appointment. Seek emergency medical care for trouble breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding or another medical emergency.
Call before travelling and bring the denture and any broken pieces to the assessment. The dentist must examine the damage and fit before confirming repair options and timing.
Before your visit
Answers to help you plan your care
Saving teeth
Root Canal or Extraction? Questions Before You Decide
A painful tooth does not automatically need to be removed. Root canal treatment may preserve a tooth that can be restored, while extraction removes it. The useful question is whether keeping that particular tooth is a sound option, based on an examination and the care it would need afterward.
Emergency care
Cracked a tooth or knocked one out? What to do in the first hour
A knocked-out tooth has its best chance in the first hour. Here is what to do for each kind of dental emergency, and how to tell what needs a dentist today from what needs a hospital now.
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Cleanings & Exams
At Park Place Dental, we believe in the power of preventive care. Regular cleanings and exams are the foundation of maintaining a healthy, beautiful smile. Our team is dedicated to helping you achieve optimal oral health with gentle and thorough cleanings, along with comprehensive exams to catch potential issues early.
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Cavities are a common dental issue, but they do not have to affect the function or beauty of your smile. At Park Place Dental, we offer tooth-colored fillings that restore the natural look and feel of your teeth while providing durable, long-lasting protection.
Learn moreRoot Canals
If you are experiencing severe tooth pain or sensitivity, you may need a root canal. This common procedure is designed to save a severely infected or damaged tooth, allowing you to keep your natural tooth and avoid extraction. Your dentist can assess the tooth, explain treatment options and discuss whether referral to an endodontist is appropriate.
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If you are experiencing a dental emergency, do not hesitate to reach out to Park Place Dental. We are here to provide quick, efficient care to relieve pain and restore your smile.
