Emergency Dentist in Rego Park, Queens

What Is a Dental Emergency?

A dental emergency can be stressful, but knowing what to do and getting care quickly can help protect your teeth and relieve discomfort. If you have a knocked-out tooth, broken tooth, severe toothache, dental abscess, lost filling or crown, or another urgent dental problem, contact Creative Dental of Queens as soon as possible.

Our dental team provides emergency dental care in Rego Park for patients throughout Queens who need prompt attention for unexpected dental problems.

Common Dental Emergencies

Knocked-Out Tooth

If a permanent tooth is knocked out, pick it up carefully by the crown rather than the root. If the tooth is dirty, gently rinse it without scrubbing or removing any attached tissue.

If possible, carefully place the tooth back into its socket. If you cannot, keep the tooth moist in milk and contact our dental office immediately. Receiving dental care as quickly as possible may improve the chances of saving the tooth.

Broken or Chipped Teeth

Teeth can become chipped, cracked, or broken because of a fall, sports injury, accident, biting something hard, or other trauma.

Rinse your mouth gently with warm water and save any pieces of the tooth you can find. If there is swelling, a cold compress can be applied to the outside of your face. Contact our office so we can evaluate the damage and determine the appropriate treatment.

Abscessed Tooth

A dental abscess is an infection that can develop around a tooth or within the surrounding gums. Symptoms may include significant tooth pain, sensitivity, swelling, a bad taste in the mouth, or tenderness around the affected area.

Dental infections should not be ignored. Without treatment, an infection can spread beyond the affected tooth. Contact Creative Dental of Queens promptly if you believe you may have a dental abscess.

Objects Caught Between Teeth

If food or another object becomes lodged between your teeth, try gently removing it with dental floss. Avoid using sharp objects that could damage your teeth or gums.

If you cannot remove the object or continue to experience pain or discomfort, contact our dental office for assistance.

Lost or Loose Fillings and Crowns

A filling or dental crown can occasionally become loose or fall out. When this happens, the underlying tooth may become sensitive or vulnerable to additional damage.

Contact our office as soon as possible so our dentist can examine the tooth and determine whether the filling or crown can be repaired or replaced.

Severe Toothache

A persistent or severe toothache can be a sign of decay, infection, a damaged tooth, or another dental problem that requires treatment. Rather than waiting for the discomfort to go away on its own, schedule an evaluation so we can identify the cause and recommend appropriate care.