Dental emergencies are serious and should never be ignored. If a dental emergency is not treated, permanent damage can occur and more expensive dental treatments may be required. If needed, Dr. Matt Pierce or Dr. Jim Heck can provide you with emergency dental care in Greenwood, Indiana.
Emergency Dental Tips
We stress the importance of knowing what to do in the case of a dental emergency. In all cases, contact White River Family Dental and Implant Center and see our dentists as soon as possible. If you have a toothache, rinse your mouth with warm water and remove any lodged food with floss. Use a cold compress to control any swelling. In the case of chipped or broken teeth, save the pieces. Rinse your mouth and the pieces in warm water. Use a gauze pad to control any bleeding and a cold compress to control swelling. If you knock out a tooth, rinse it with water and try to reinsert it. Make sure that the tooth is facing the right way and never try to force the tooth back into place. If the tooth cannot be reinserted, place it in a container of milk and bring it with you when you see our dentists. In the case of a lost dental filling, place a piece of sugar-free gum into the cavity to protect it until our dentists can replace the dental filling.
Please contact White River Family Dental and Implant Center today, at 317-881-4726 to learn more and to schedule your next appointment.
A dental emergency is a situation that requires prompt attention from a dental professional. At our office, we understand that you cannot always plan when you will need our care. If you experience a dental emergency, we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible. Our team will schedule you to meet with our dentists as soon as we are able so you can receive the care you need. We are happy to care for several types of dental emergencies, including:
- Severe, lasting toothaches or other types of tooth pain
- A lost dental restoration, such as a lost filling or crown
- Damage to the soft tissues of the mouth, including the tongue, cheeks, lips and gums
- A cracked or fractured tooth
- A chipped or broken tooth
- A partially or fully knocked-out tooth
If you suffer from one of these conditions or another type of dental emergency, please contact our office. Our team will also be able to provide you with instructions on how to take care of your smile until you are able to come to our office to meet with us. If you have experienced trauma to the head or neck, we recommend that you visit the emergency room or your general physician before coming to us, even if your smile is also damaged. To learn more about dental emergency care, we invite you to call or visit us today.