Dental Emergency Care

Don't Suffer With Dental Discomfort

At the dental office of Louis Napolitano DMD, we strive to always be here for you when you need friendly, caring, and efficient dental solutions. 

If you find you have an urgent problem with your teeth that is affecting your day-to-day health, please contact us to set up a specialty emergency dental appointment. We can help with prompt service for broken teeth, toothaches, broken braces, and other issues. Contact us for emergency dental care today!

Treating a Range of Dental Emergencies

For the best chances of saving a natural tooth, prompt care is essential for any dental emergency. If you or someone around you experiences dental pain or trauma, the guidelines below can help.

Toothaches

Begin by cleaning around the sore tooth meticulously. Using warm salt water, rinse the mouth to displace any food trapped between teeth. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you use aspirin on the aching tooth or on the gum. In the event of facial swelling, apply a cold compress to the area. For temporary pain relief, acetaminophen is recommended. Call Louis Napolitano DMD as soon as possible.

Cut or Bitten Tongue, Lip, or Cheek

Ice can be applied to any bruised area. For bleeding, apply firm (but gentle) pressure with sterile gauze or a clean cloth. If the bleeding does not stop with pressure or continues after 15 minutes, go to an emergency room.

Broken Braces and Wires

Remove a broken appliance only if it comes out easily. If it is lodged or painful to remove, cover any protruding edges with wax, cotton balls, gauze, or chewing gum. DO NOT REMOVE any wire caught in the gums, cheek, or tongue — see us immediately. Emergency attention is usually not required for loose or broken appliances that cause no discomfort.

Broken Tooth

Rinse the area with warm water. Put a cold compress over the facial area of the injury. Recover any broken tooth fragments. Get immediate dental attention.

Knocked-Out Permanent Tooth

Recover the tooth, making sure to hold it by the crown (top) and not the root end. Rinse, but do not clean or handle the tooth more than necessary. Reinsert the tooth in the socket and hold it in place using a clean piece of gauze or cloth. If the tooth cannot be reinserted, carry it in a cup containing milk or water. Because time is essential, contact Louis Napolitano DMD immediately.

Possible Broken Jaw

In the event of a jaw injury, tie the mouth closed with a towel, tie, or handkerchief. Go immediately to an emergency room.

Bleeding After a Baby Tooth Falls Out

Fold a piece of gauze and place it (tightly) over the bleeding area. Bite down on the gauze for 15 minutes; if bleeding continues, see a dentist.

Cold or Canker Sores

Over-the-counter medications will usually provide temporary relief. If sores persist, call Louis Napolitano DMD for an appointment.