Emergency Dentistry

Tooth Trauma

Who's at Risk for Tooth Trauma? Accidents can happen at any time, but being aware of especially high-risk activities can encourage us to take the proper precautions and help avoid tooth trauma. The greatest number of injuries to teeth occur in children between ages 1 to 2 and 7 to [...]

Uh-oh! A Dental Emergency

A child learning to ride a bike loses their balance and falls, or perhaps even an adult on a "misadventure" gets in an accident and knocks out a tooth. What do you do? If the tooth is replaced in the tooth socket immediately, the chances are good that this tooth [...]

EMERGENCY! Save that Tooth!

Dental emergencies happen. If a permanent tooth is knocked out, don't delay. Call us immediately for an emergency visit. Re-implanting a tooth works best when done within 30 minutes. After two hours, the procedure is unlikely to be successful. Call us after any blow to the mouth. A chipped tooth [...]

In Case Of A Dental Emergency!

Do You Have A Dental Emergency? During any emergency, it's important to remain calm as you arrange for treatment, and be sure to follow these instructions in the meantime. Emergency Toothache Rinse the mouth vigorously with cool water. Floss to remove food that might be trapped between teeth. DON'T use [...]