Dental emergencies catch people off guard, so it helps to know what counts as one and what to do. Main Street Dental Smiles offers same-day emergency appointments for prompt relief.
What Counts as an Emergency?
Any situation that needs immediate care to relieve pain, stop bleeding, save a tooth, treat an infection or prevent further damage. From a small chip or lost filling to an abscess or knocked-out tooth, we will recommend the most conservative treatment that gets your oral health back on track.
What to Do
Call (903) 564-3451 for an emergency appointment, and we will tell you what to do before you come in.
Note: for uncontrollable bleeding, a severe injury or any life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Common Emergencies and First Aid
- Intense toothache: may mean infection or an abscess. Rinse with lukewarm water, take an over-the-counter pain reliever and call us.
- Knocked-out adult tooth: time matters. Pick it up by the crown, try to put it back in the socket or carry it in milk or saliva, and call right away.
- Chipped or broken tooth: a break can expose the pulp to infection. Save the pieces in milk or saliva and use a cold compress for pain or swelling.
- Lost filling or crown: the opening lets bacteria in. Over-the-counter dental cement can hold a crown until your appointment.
- Tooth abscess: a pimple-like bump on the gum from infection. It needs prompt treatment before swelling, pain or spreading infection set in.
Emergency Dentistry in Whitesboro, TX
If you or a loved one has a dental emergency, call Main Street Dental Smiles at (903) 564-3451 for prompt help. Learn more about our emergency care.