Emergency Dentistry
Dentistry can’t always be scheduled, sometimes the need for emergency dentistry services arise. When they do, we will work to restore your smile as quickly as possible so that you can put the pain and the injury behind you.
Emergency Dentistry in Marshfield and Pembroke, MA
When a dental emergency strikes, you need reliable, prompt care you can trust. Our dental practice proudly serves the Marshfield and Pembroke communities, offering comprehensive emergency dentistry services to address your urgent needs swiftly and effectively. Understanding that dental emergencies can occur anytime, we are committed to providing immediate assistance to alleviate pain, prevent further dental health complications, and restore your smile.
Our Emergency Dentistry Services
Whether you’re experiencing a sudden toothache, have sustained dental trauma, or are facing another type of dental emergency, our skilled team is equipped to handle a wide range of urgent dental issues, including:
- Toothaches and Dental Pain: Quick relief from severe and unexpected tooth pain.
- Chipped, Cracked, or Broken Teeth: Repair and restoration for damaged teeth.
- Knocked-Out Teeth: Immediate care to increase the chances of saving and reimplanting teeth.
- Lost Fillings or Crowns: Prompt replacement to avoid discomfort and further damage.
- Abscesses and Infections: Urgent treatment is needed to address infection and prevent its spread.
We understand the urgency of your situation and strive to provide same-day appointments whenever possible to ensure you receive the care you need without delay.
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What is a dental emergency?
There are several types of dental emergencies. Dental emergencies can consist of a sudden and severe toothache, an accident that chips or cracks a tooth, a damaged or loose restoration or a lost or damaged tooth. About 22 percent of people have experienced dental or oral pain in the last six months. To know if your situation is an emergency, ask yourself the following questions:
- Are you in severe pain or experiencing severe swelling?
- Do you have a painful toothache that will not subside?
- Do you have a loose or knocked-out tooth?
- Do you have swelling in your cheeks or face in combination with a toothache?
- Are you experiencing extreme tooth sensitivity?
- Are you bleeding from the mouth that will not stop?
- Is your jaw injured?
In general, any dental problem that needs immediate treatment to stop bleeding, alleviate severe pain, or save a tooth is considered an emergency. This consideration also applies to severe infections that can be life-threatening and constitute contacting your dental office.
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What is not a dental emergency?
If the problem can be taken care of yourself for a few days without seeing your dentists, it likely isn’t a dental emergency. For example, a chipped or cracked tooth is only an emergency if the fracture is painful or has left you with trauma inside your mouth, or, if you have lost a tooth or filling, you can wait a few days to see your dentist.
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What’s the best way to handle a dental emergency?
The best thing to do in a dental emergency is to contact your dentist, unless it is extremely severe, then you should go to the emergency room.
Depending on the dental emergency you are experiencing, there may be some things you can do to help ease your pain and help the situation. Some efforts include:
- Dissolve a teaspoon of salt into a mug of warm water and use it as a mouthwash
- If your tooth is knocked out, place it in a glass of milk until you can see your dentist
- Try flossing to eliminate any gum pressure
- Use a cold compress on the swelling or painful area
- Rinse with diluted Hydrogen Peroxide to kill bacteria
- Take over-the-counter pain medication to alleviate pain
More Questions?
If you have more questions about urgent dental care, please contact our office and we will be happy to discuss further.