Are you having a dental emergency? Call our Kalamazoo emergency dentist at (269) 381-3890.
The sooner you call, the sooner we can provide emergency dental care. Getting quality dental care fast is crucial to protecting your oral health.
Keep in mind that the sooner you get treatment, the more likely we can save your tooth. If you’re suffering from a dental emergency, don’t delay — call our office to get the treatment you need immediately.
Most Common Dental Emergencies
- Severe toothache
- Abscesses (pockets of infection)
- Swollen gums
- Bleeding gums
- Fractured teeth
- Pain while chewing
- Inflammation around wisdom teeth
- Accidental trauma to tooth
What Do You Do in a Dental Emergency?
Call our office as soon as possible. Most emergency rooms and urgent care centers are not equipped to handle . Our dentist will examine your mouth and take necessary X-rays to find the underlying cause of your pain. She’ll then be able to recommend and discuss your treatment options. The sooner you seek urgent dental care, the better your outcome.
Severe Toothache
- Floss between teeth to dislodge any food.
- Swish with water.
- Take over-the-counter pain relievers as needed.
- Call our office for emergency dental care.
Knocked-Out Tooth
- Pick up the tooth by the crown (chewing surface).
- Gently rinse tooth under water.
- Try to place tooth back in socket or submerge tooth in milk.
- Call our office for emergency dental care.
- Bring your tooth with you to your appointment.
Non-Emergencies
The following are non-emergencies. While you’ll still need to request an appointment with our office, it’s not urgent that you see our dentist the same day. Call our dental office for further instructions.
- Lost filling or crown
- Small crack or chip in tooth
- Mild toothache
Get Emergency Dental Care
Dr. Stephanie Busch-Abbate is an emergency dentist in Kalamazoo, MI who can help with serious, time-sensitive dental cases. Call Gentle Dentistry at (269) 381-3890, or contact us online.