🚨 Emergency dentist

A dental emergency needs prompt attention — severe pain, a knocked-out tooth, a broken tooth, swelling or bleeding that will not stop. Here is how to find urgent care and what to do first.

What to do first

1. Call ahead and describe the problem so the practice can prepare and tell you where to go.
2. For a knocked-out tooth, keep it moist in milk or saliva and get to a dentist within an hour if possible.
3. For swelling, a cold compress on the outside of the cheek can help while you arrange care.
4. If bleeding is severe or swelling affects breathing, seek emergency medical care immediately.

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Frequently asked questions

What counts as a dental emergency?

Severe pain, a knocked-out or broken tooth, an abscess or swelling, or bleeding that will not stop. A chipped tooth that does not hurt can usually wait a day.

Should I go to the hospital?

For a dental problem, a dentist is usually the right first call. Go to the hospital only for severe bleeding, spreading swelling that affects breathing, or a suspected jaw fracture.