What should I do if I have a sudden toothache or dental emergency?

What Should I Do If I Have a Sudden Toothache or Dental Emergency?

Dental emergencies can be painful and stressful, but knowing how to act quickly can make all the difference in saving a tooth or preventing further complications.

🦷 Common Dental Emergencies

• Sudden, severe toothache

• Broken or chipped tooth

• Knocked-out tooth

• Swelling or abscess (infection)

• Bleeding gums or soft tissue injury

• Lost filling, crown, or dental appliance

🚨 What to Do Immediately

✅ For a Toothache:

• Rinse your mouth with warm salt water.

• Gently floss to remove any trapped food.

• Take over-the-counter pain relievers (avoid putting aspirin directly on the tooth).

• Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling.

• Call your dentist immediately—toothaches often signal decay, infection, or gum issues.

✅ For a Knocked-Out Tooth:

• Hold the tooth by the crown (not the root).

• Rinse it gently with water—do not scrub.

• Try placing it back in the socket or keep it in milk or saliva.

• Reach a dentist within 30 minutes for the best chance of saving the tooth.

✅ For a Broken or Chipped Tooth:

• Rinse the mouth with warm water.

• Save any tooth fragments.

• Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling.

• Avoid chewing on that side until you see the dentist.

✅ For Swelling or Abscess:

• This could be a serious infection—do not delay.

• Rinse with warm salt water.

• Apply a cold compress.

• Seek emergency dental care promptly.

🏥 When to Call Smile Care Dental and Implant Centre

Contact us immediately if:

• Pain is severe or persistent

• There’s facial swelling or fever

• You’ve injured or lost a tooth

• There’s bleeding that doesn’t stop

☎️ Emergency Dental Care at Smile Care Dental, Viman Nagar

Our team is experienced in handling urgent dental issues with care and precision. We offer same-day emergency appointments whenever possible.

📍 1st Floor, Vaishali Apartments, Dattamandir Chowk, Viman Nagar, Pune – 411014
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📞 +91-20-26634013 / +91-9325337433

🕒 Call us for emergency slot availability—even after hours, we’ll guide you on next steps.