At Baseside Dental Office, we do our best to accommodate patients with urgent dental needs as quickly as possible. If you are in pain, have broken a tooth, lost a filling or crown, or are dealing with any sudden dental problem, please contact us promptly — we will do everything we can to see you the same day or the next available appointment.
What Counts as a Dental Emergency?
The following situations warrant urgent contact with our office:
- Significant toothache — spontaneous pain, pain that wakes you at night, or pain that does not respond to over-the-counter pain relief
- A broken, cracked, or fractured tooth
- A lost filling, crown, or bridge
- A dental abscess — swelling, pus, or a visible lump near a tooth or in the gum
- Trauma to the mouth — a tooth that has been knocked loose, pushed out of position, or completely knocked out
- Significant soft tissue injury to the lips, cheeks, or tongue
- Swelling that is spreading to the jaw, neck, or throat — this requires immediate emergency medical attention, not just a dental appointment
If you are experiencing difficulty breathing or swallowing due to oral swelling, please call emergency services immediately — this is a medical emergency.
How to Contact Us
Email is the fastest way to reach us for urgent concerns — including outside of regular business hours. Please send a message describing your symptoms and we will respond as quickly as possible.
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After-Hours Care
We understand that dental emergencies don’t keep business hours. For urgent after-hours situations, please contact us via Email. We will respond as quickly as we can. Please note that after-hours appointments may be subject to an out-of-hours fee.
If your situation cannot wait — for example, swelling that is spreading or trauma involving significant bleeding — please seek emergency medical care at the nearest hospital emergency department.
What to Do While You Wait
Depending on your situation, the following first-aid measures may help until you can be seen:
Toothache — Over-the-counter pain medication (ibuprofen or acetaminophen) can help manage discomfort. Avoid placing aspirin directly on the gum — this can cause tissue irritation. Avoid very hot, cold, or sweet foods and drinks.
Lost filling or crown — Keep the area as clean as possible. Avoid chewing on that side. If the tooth is sensitive, temporary dental cement (available at most pharmacies) can provide short-term protection. Bring any loose crown or filling with you when you come in.
Knocked-out tooth — Time matters. Handle the tooth by the crown (the white part), not the root. If the tooth is clean, try to place it back in the socket. If that’s not possible, store it in milk or between your cheek and gum — do not store it in water. Contact us immediately.
Soft tissue injury — Apply gentle pressure with clean gauze to control bleeding. If bleeding does not stop within 15–20 minutes, seek emergency medical care.
What to Expect at an Emergency Appointment
When you arrive, we will prioritize assessing the source of your problem, managing pain, and stabilizing the situation. In some cases, a definitive solution — such as a crown, filling, or root canal — may be scheduled at a follow-up appointment rather than completed at the emergency visit.
We will take any necessary X-rays or CT imaging, explain what we find, discuss your options, and begin treatment as appropriate. Even in an urgent situation, we take the time to make sure you understand what is happening and what comes next.