Plantation, Florida

Emergency Dental Care
When You Need Help Now

Severe pain, swelling, a knocked out tooth, or a broken restoration should not wait. Call us and we will do everything possible to see you the same day.

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Dental Emergencies

What counts as
a dental emergency

Not every dental issue is urgent, but some cannot wait. The list below covers the most common situations that require same day or immediate care. If you are not sure, call us and describe what you are experiencing.

Severe or sudden tooth pain

Acute pain that does not resolve, especially with throbbing or sensitivity to pressure, can indicate pulp infection or abscess. It typically requires same day evaluation.

Dental abscess or swelling

Swelling in the jaw, face, or neck alongside dental pain is a medical urgency. Facial swelling that affects breathing or swallowing warrants an ER visit. Otherwise, call us immediately.

Knocked out permanent tooth

A permanent tooth that has been completely dislodged should be handled by the crown only, rinsed gently, and either replaced in the socket or kept moist in milk or saliva. Seek care within 30 to 60 minutes.

Broken or fractured tooth

A cracked or chipped tooth may or may not be painful. If sharp edges are cutting your tongue or cheek, or if pain suggests the pulp is involved, call us for a same day evaluation.

Crown or bridge that has come loose

A restoration that has fallen off or become loose exposes the prepared tooth to sensitivity, bacteria, and fracture risk. Keep the restoration and call us. Do not use household adhesives.

Lost filling

A missing filling leaves a cavity in the tooth that can trap food and become painful or infected. It is not always an emergency, but it should be evaluated within a day or two.

First Aid

First aid steps
before you arrive

The right actions in the first few minutes can meaningfully change the outcome. Here is what to do for the most common emergencies while you make your way to our office.

Knocked out permanent tooth

Handle the tooth by the crown only, not the root

Rinse it gently with water if dirty, do not scrub

Try to reinsert it into the socket and hold it gently in place

If reinsertion is not possible, keep it moist in milk, saline, or between cheek and gum

Seek dental care within 30 to 60 minutes for the best chance of saving the tooth

Cracked or chipped tooth

Rinse the mouth with warm water

Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling if the face is affected

Use dental wax or sugar-free gum to cover any sharp edges temporarily

Avoid biting on the affected side

Call us to schedule a same day evaluation

Toothache

Rinse with warm salt water to clean the area

Use dental floss to gently remove any trapped food or debris

Take over the counter pain relief as directed on the label

Do not place aspirin or pain tablets directly on the gum tissue

Call us to describe the pain and schedule an evaluation

Dental abscess or swelling

Do not attempt to drain the abscess yourself

Rinse with mild salt water to draw out some of the infection

Take over the counter pain medication for discomfort only

If swelling extends to the face, jaw, or neck, seek emergency care immediately

Call us as soon as possible for same day evaluation

Your Emergency Visit

What to expect when
you arrive

Every emergency visit follows the same priority: get you comfortable first, understand what is happening second, and stabilize the situation before you leave. You will not be rushed, and you will not leave without a clear explanation and a next step.

Pain relief first

Before anything else, we address your comfort. Local anesthetic is administered so you can relax and the assessment can be completed without distress.

Diagnostic imaging

We take X-rays to understand what is happening at and below the gumline. This is the fastest way to identify an abscess, fracture extent, or root involvement.

Immediate stabilization

The visit ends with your situation stabilized. That may mean draining an abscess, prescribing antibiotics, temporizing a broken tooth, or cementing a loose restoration.

Clear follow up plan

We explain exactly what was found, what was done, and what happens next. No uncertainty. You leave with a clear picture and the next steps already scheduled.