Dental Emergency Care in Pearland TX

Knocked-Out Tooth (Avulsed Tooth)

If a tooth has been knocked out, it is imperative to see the emergency dentist immediately. The tooth should be recovered and cleaned (DO NOT pick the tooth up by the root) and placed back into its socket if possible. If not, tuck it into your cheek or place it into a glass of water or milk. The emergency dentist will try to place the tooth back into its natural socket.

Dislodged/Loose Teeth

If the tooth remains in the mouth and is still attached to blood vessels and nerves, there is a good chance that it can be repositioned. Your emergency dentist should be seen as soon as possible. In the meantime, apply a cold compress to the area and use over-the-counter medications to relieve pain.

Lost Filling or Crown

Sometimes, a filling or crown may be loosened or lost during eating. If a filling becomes loose, either stick a piece of sugarless gum into the cavity as a temporary measure or use over-the-counter dental cement until you can see your dentist.

If a crown is loosened, apply clove oil to the tooth to alleviate the pain. Clean the crown and reaffix it to the tooth with dental cement. If the crown is lost, apply dental cement to the tooth to alleviate discomfort. The emergency dentist will try to reattach the crown to the tooth, but if it no longer fits due to decay, a new crown will be made.

Cracked or Broken Tooth

If a tooth is cracked or broken, rinse your mouth with warm water to clean the area and apply gauze if there is bleeding. Collect all the tooth fragments possible and clean them. Apply a cold compress to the face to reduce swelling and alleviate pain. See your emergency dentist as soon as possible. If you have to wait, apply an over-the-counter dental cement on the area.