Accidents can happen at any time. If an accident caused a tooth to be loosened, fractured, or knocked out, you need to contact our dental emergency clinic in Rochester, NY right away so we can save your tooth.
Why do you need to see us immediately? For one thing, if you see us in time, there is a very good chance that we can save your tooth. If you wait too long, you may end up losing your tooth permanently.
We always make time for our emergency patients. When you call us, we will make an emergency appointment for you and see you right away.
Before you head to our clinic, there a few first-aid procedures that you should do. If your tooth was knocked out, pick up your tooth by the crown and not by the root. The root has cells that will be needed for the tooth to reattach to the bone. Touching it may damage these cells. Gently rinse the tooth to remove any dirt, but do not remove any tissue that may be attached it. Avoid scrubbing. If you can, gently put the tooth back into the socket and keep it in place. This will keep the tooth moist until we can reattach it. If the tooth cannot stay in place, put it in a small amount of milk or saliva.
If your tooth is knocked out of position, use a very light touch to reposition it carefully, then bite down to keep it from moving. If the tissue inside your mouth is injured, like a cut to your cheek or gums, rinse gently with warm water and apply a cold pack to your face to keep the swelling down.
We will help relieve your pain and will do everything we can to save your broken tooth. Remember, do not delay. Call us with your dental emergency and we will help you get back your beautiful smile.