Emergency Dentistry

Depending on the severity of your pain, a toothache may be considered a dental emergency. Please watch for signs of tooth infection, which may include a fever or tooth abscess(a pocket containing pus). This requires immediate treatment to prevent the spread of your infection.

A knocked-out tooth is a very common type of dental emergency and needs immediate attention as well. The sooner we look at it, the better the chance of saving your tooth. Please gently take your broken tooth and pick it up by the crown, place it in a container of milk, and bring it with you to your appointment.

Other dental emergencies include sports-related tooth damage, which can usually be prevented by wearing a custom-fit athletic mouthguard. Some other examples include broken or lost crowns, fillings, and dentures. These also require urgent dental care but may not necessarily need an immediate appointment. We’ll get you in ASAP and help you restore your smile.

To reduce tooth pain, you can gently swish a mixture of salt and water. It’s made with a ½ teaspoon of salt and ½ cup of warm water.

You can also try flossing your teeth to dislodge anything that may be worsening your tooth pain.

Try an ice pack cold compress; this can be applied to the outside of your cheek and aid in reducing any swelling. Another option is an over-the-counter pain relief medication.

In addition to accepting multiple payment options, Westgate Family Dental offers in-house financing plus Greensky and CareCredit to make treatments more affordable.