Dental Emergency Brooklyn NYC

Broken Tooth, Facial Trauma Treatment

What is a Dental Emergency?

A dental emergency is any situation that poses an immediate threat to the health of your teeth and supporting tissues. Dental emergencies are often the result of impact to the mouth, but they also can be caused by infection. To ensure the best possible outcome, any dental emergency should be evaluated by a professional immediately.

How Soon Can I be Seen?

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We usually can see you in the same day and it is best if you give us a call during our office hours Downtown Dental Phone Number 718-576-3730.

We can also be reached outside office hours by sending an email to [email protected]

After Hours Emergencies:

For severe dental emergencies after hours, such as significant infection, pain, trauma, or lost teeth, please contact Methodist Hospital- Dental department:

  • Address: 506 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
  • Phone: (718) 780-5410

What Do You Do if a Tooth is Knocked Out?

For permanent teeth that are knocked out, rinse the tooth and put it back in the socket. If you can’t get the tooth back in the socket, place it in a container of milk, water, or saliva to keep it moist. Do not touch the roots (handle the tooth by the crown) and don’t brush the tooth. Contact us IMMEDIATELY for information and emergency treatment – the sooner you get to us, the more likely we can save your tooth!

For baby teeth that are unexpectedly knocked out, leave them out and contact us immediately for instructions.

What are Types of Dental Emergencies?

  • Substantial Toothache
  • Swollen Gums
  • Jaw Pain
  • Infection
  • Broken, Cracked, and Chipped Teeth
  • Broken Fillings
  • Lost Crown

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How Do You Manage Tooth Pain?

If you can’t get into our office immediately, here is a list of effective home remedies to make you more comfortable while you wait for care:

  • Warm water rinses for sore teeth and gums.
  • Over the counter pain medication such as ibuprofen (NOT aspirin) if you are not allergic to these medications
  • Ice packs applied to the outside of the cheeks
  • Dental anesthetics containing benzocaine may be used as directed on the package for pain.
  • Avoid overly hot and cold beverages and foods to reduce sensitivity.
  • Heating pads may be used for jaw pain.
  • Avoid chewing in the injured area.

Pain-Free Emergencies: Some dental emergencies may not cause pain initially.

For example, a cracked tooth may not hurt, but it may lead to nerve damage in the roots. For this reason, all of the listed conditions need immediate attention, whether or not pain is present. We are here to help.

We urge you to call us at the first sign of a dental emergency!  Downtown Dental Phone Number 718-576-3730.