Get to know common dental emergencies
Toothache
See your Aspen Dental emergency dentist as soon as you feel discomfort or pain.
Broken, chipped or cracked teeth
Rinse your mouth with warm water and apply a cold compress to your face. Go to an emergency dentist right away. If the tooth is broken or chipped, bring the tooth fragment wrapped in wet gauze or a wet towel.
Loosened or knocked-out tooth
If your tooth becomes loose due to trauma, call your emergency dentist. For a tooth that has fallen out, try to gently insert the lost tooth back in its socket, if possible. Hold the tooth in place by the crown using a clean washcloth. If the tooth is dirty, first rinse the root, but do not scrub it or remove any attached tissues. If reinsertion is not possible, hold the tooth under the tongue and go to the dentist immediately.
Broken jaw
Go to your emergency dentist or an ER immediately. Do not go to your dentist.
Bitten tongue or lip
Clean the area with a wet cloth and place a cold compress on the area to reduce swelling. If the bleeding persists or if it is excessive, go to your emergency dentist or an urgent care center.
Emergency dentist services for you
We’re here for you when you need an emergency dentist most. If you’ve experienced a dental emergency, your Aspen Dental can help you find the right solution that brings relief—all in a compassionate, caring setting:
Toothache: Root canals and tooth extractions might sound like extreme solutions, but it’s important to address infected or distressed teeth right away to avoid more long-term problems.
Broken or damaged teeth: Veneers, crowns, and fillings all work to cover up chipped teeth and give you back your beautiful smile.
Missing teeth: Implants and bridges will fill the gap, should you unexpectedly lose a tooth or teeth.
Your dental emergency can happen at anytime
If you’re a current patient and need emergency dental care after-hours, call your local office directly and they will connect you to our emergency line who can you offer you advice over the phone—recommend your best course of immediate action.
Walk in for same-day emergency dentistry
Excessive pain, sudden tooth loss, or unmanageable bleeding and discomfort are all reasons to seek emergency dental services. Don’t wait, find a dentist’s office—or you can walk in today.
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24-hour emergency dentist near me
If you are experiencing a dental emergency, it's important to seek care as soon as possible. Delaying treatment can lead to further damage, pain, and even more expensive dental procedures in the future. Contact your emergency dentist or local emergency dental clinic for immediate care.
24-hour dental emergency
Here are some common types of 24-hour emergency dental care services:
Toothache relief: A 24-hour emergency dentist can provide quick relief from severe tooth pain by identifying the root cause of the pain and prescribing pain relief medication, antibiotics, or other treatments.
Emergency tooth repair: If you have a chipped or broken tooth, a 24-hour emergency dentist can repair or replace the tooth to prevent further damage and restore your smile.
Dental abscess treatment: A dental abscess is a bacterial infection that can cause severe pain and swelling. A 24-hour emergency dentist can drain the abscess and provide antibiotics to prevent the infection from spreading.
Emergency tooth extraction: If a tooth is severely damaged or infected, a 24-hour emergency dentist may recommend a tooth extraction to prevent the problem from spreading to other teeth.