Dental emergencies rarely happen at convenient times, and severe
tooth pain can completely disrupt your daily life. Ignoring a
dental emergency is dangerous—what starts as a minor toothache
can quickly escalate into a life-threatening infection or result
in the permanent loss of a tooth.
At Garden City Family Dentistry, we prioritize dental
emergencies. Our experienced team is equipped to handle urgent
cases swiftly and compassionately. Whether you have suffered a
sports injury, cracked a tooth, or woken up with an unbearable
toothache, we are here to get you out of pain and restore your
smile.
Unbearable, throbbing pain often indicates an infection deep
within the tooth pulp. We diagnose the root cause and provide
immediate pain relief.
Time is critical. If a permanent tooth is knocked out, get to
our office within 30-60 minutes for the best chance of saving
and re-implanting the tooth.
A cracked or broken tooth can expose sensitive nerves and lead
to infection. We can repair the damage with bonding, crowns, or
other restorative treatments.
Losing a restoration leaves the underlying tooth vulnerable to
decay and extreme sensitivity. We can quickly replace or
re-cement your restoration.
When you are in pain, you need a dental team you can trust to
provide fast, effective, and gentle care.
Providing trusted emergency dental care to patients across a 15-mile
radius.
Any issue causing severe pain, uncontrollable bleeding, facial
swelling, or trauma to the teeth or gums is a dental
emergency. This includes knocked-out teeth, severe toothaches,
abscesses, or broken restorations.
Yes! We offer same-day emergency appointments during our
normal business hours to get you out of pain as quickly as
possible. Please call us immediately.
Hold the tooth by the crown (the top part), do not touch the
root. Rinse it gently with water if dirty, and try to place it
back into the socket. If that’s not possible, store it in milk
and call us immediately. Getting to our office within 30-60
minutes gives the best chance of saving the tooth.
Rinse your mouth with warm salt water and gently use dental
floss to remove any trapped food. Take an over-the-counter
pain reliever (like ibuprofen), but do not put aspirin
directly on the gums. Call our office immediately for an
appointment.
If the chip is large, exposes the inner layers of the tooth,
or causes pain, it is an emergency. A very small, painless
chip can usually wait a day or two, but should still be
evaluated promptly to prevent further damage.
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