Emergency Dental Treatment

You should seek immediate dental care if you experience any of the following:

• Severe dental infections spreading to the face, such as Ludwig’s Angina or Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis. These can cause visible facial swelling and may be life-threatening if untreated.
• Fractured or locked jaw
• Dental trauma from an accident or fall
• Knocked-out tooth — follow these steps immediately:
  1. Hold the tooth by the crown (top), not the root.
  2. Rinse gently if dirty—do not scrub.
  3. Try to reinsert it into the socket if possible.
  4. If not, place it in milk and see a dentist right away.
• Uncontrolled or heavy bleeding
• Severe, persistent pain that doesn’t improve with painkillers