Tooth pain
Pain that wakes you up, throbs, or lingers after something hot or cold has a cause worth finding. It rarely settles on its own.
Call us. We will getyou out of pain.
Urgent problems get room in the day. Ring the practice, describe what happened, and we will tell you how quickly you need to be seen.
Call the practice first.
Ring us and describe what happened. We keep room in the day for urgent problems and will tell you whether you need to be seen now, later this week, or not at all.
When to call 911 instead
Facial swelling that is spreading, trouble breathing or swallowing, or an injury involving more than the teeth is a medical emergency. Call 911 or go to the emergency room rather than waiting for a dental appointment.
Problems that should not wait
Chips and breaks
Keep any piece you can find in milk or saliva and bring it with you. A cracked tooth can often be repaired comfortably in one visit.
Lost fillings or crowns
The tooth underneath is exposed and can move. Keep the crown, avoid chewing on that side, and call us so we can protect it.
A knocked-out tooth
Hold it by the crown, not the root. Rinse gently, keep it in milk, and call straight away. Time matters more here than with anything else.
Swelling or an abscess
Swelling in the gum or face means infection. This one always needs a phone call, and sometimes it needs a doctor rather than a dentist.
Bleeding that will not stop
Press firmly with clean gauze for ten minutes without peeking. If it is still bleeding after that, call us.
A few things that help.
- A cold compress on the outside of the cheek, twenty minutes on and twenty off
- Rinsing with warm salt water
- Over-the-counter pain relief you already take safely
- Soft food, and chewing on the other side
General guidance only, and not a substitute for being seen. Follow the directions on any medicine you take.
Other care under the same roof
Family & preventive
Cleanings, exams, and children's checkups.
Cosmetic dentistry
Whitening, veneers, and clear aligners.
Restorative dentistry
Fillings, crowns, implants, and dentures.
In pain right now?
Call (405) 555-0140. If it is out of hours, follow the instructions on the message.