Dental emergencies tend to happen when you least expect them.
They can range from painful toothaches to broken or knocked-out teeth. Our emergency dentist in Baldwin Park makes it a priority to get you out of pain as quickly as possible.
If you’re experiencing pain, embarrassment, facial swelling, or are unable to go to work or school, you need to see a dentist the same day if possible.
If there are broken tooth fragments, locate them and store them in a sealed container. Cover them with milk or contact solution.
Apply firm pressure to the area until bleeding stops. If bleeding is severe, head to the emergency room.
For mild to moderate swelling, apply a cold compress and take ibuprofen as directed. If swelling is severe, go to the emergency room.
The earlier you contact our office, the more quickly Dr. Do can see you.
If there are broken tooth fragments, locate them and store them in a sealed container. Cover them with milk or contact solution.
Apply firm pressure to the area until bleeding stops. If bleeding is severe, head to the emergency room.
For mild to moderate swelling, apply a cold compress and take ibuprofen as directed. If swelling is severe, go to the emergency room.
The earlier you contact our office, the more quickly Dr. Do can see you.
Dental emergencies don’t resolve themselves on their own, and hospitals aren’t equipped to manage issues like broken or abscessed teeth. At Illume Dental Studio, we tailor our care to your specific emergency, focusing on getting you out of pain quickly and discussing what options are available to restore your smile, such as fillings, extractions, root canals, or bonding.
The more quickly you seek out emergency treatment, the more conservative your restorative process is likely to be.
Locate the tooth if possible and avoid touching any of the root surfaces. If there is visible debris, run it under water to rinse the dirt away. If you can, insert the tooth back into the socket and bite down on a clean cloth. Otherwise, keep the tooth submerged in milk or contact solution. Get to our office within the next 1-2 hours if at all possible.
Do not chew with or bite down on that tooth. Crowns can sometimes be reattached if there is no active decay on the tooth, but fillings cannot. It’s important to have the tooth re-treated as quickly as possible before additional tooth structures become involved.
Contact our office to request an exam. In the meantime, take ibuprofen as directed, rinse with warm salt water as needed, and consider applying a cold compress to that side of your mouth.
Broken tooth fragments can sometimes be re-bonded back to the tooth if we see you quickly enough. For best results, you’ll need to see Dr. Do within the next 1-2 hours.
Avoid chewing or biting down on your tooth and do not wiggle it. Visit us as quickly as possible.
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