Dental Emergency Southborough MA

Dental Emergency | You haven’t seen a dentist in years and now you are suffering from a serious toothache. Your son knocked out a tooth playing football. Your spouse bit his tongue and is now bleeding profusely.

These are serious dental events that require immediate medical care. However, you may not know what to do in such a situation. Should you call your dentist, even though it is a Sunday and their office is closed? Should you rush to the emergency room of the closest hospital? Or should you simply wait until the office is open?

Unfortunately, it can be hard to tell with any kind of medical emergency. However, when it comes to your oral health, it is never a bad idea to err on the side of caution. If you wait too long to seek dental care, your condition could get worse. You could end up losing a tooth or causing permanent damage to your gum tissues. Don’t risk it. Call Southborough Dental Partners and talk to our on-call dentist about your dental issue. We’ll get you feeling better as soon as possible.

How Do I Know if I Have a Dental Emergency?

There are several issues that warrant a call to your dentist. The most serious one is a knocked-out tooth. If your tooth has come out of its socket due to a fall, sports injury or other type of accident, you need to do what you can to preserve it. Do not touch the roots, as this can make it difficult to reattach the tooth to the bone. Hold the tooth by the crown, rinse it lightly (no scrubbing) and place it back in the socket to keep it moist. Moisture is key, so avoid letting the tooth dry out. If the tooth will not stay in your mouth, keep it in saliva or milk and get to your dentist right away.

If your tooth has loosened or been placed out of position due to an accident, use your finger to gently reposition it. Then bite down to keep it in place. See your dentist right away.

If you have fractured a tooth, rinse out your mouth with warm water. If there is swelling, use an ice pack. Get to your dentist, who can determine how badly the tooth is fractured. In mild cases, no treatment may be needed. In severe cases, the tooth may need to be removed.

If your cheeks, lips or tongue are injured, you can seek medical help at your local hospital. Use warm water to rinse out your mouth. If you are bleeding, place pressure on the wound.

Contact Us Today

Dental issues do not always happen at the most convenient times. If you are suffering from a broken tooth, tooth pain or other serious oral health issues on the evenings or weekends, seek medical help right away. 

The team at Southborough Dental Partners can help you deal with your dental emergencies promptly. Call our office today at (508) 357-8800 and get the urgent care you need.