If you’re in the middle of a dental emergency right now, the first thing to do it make sure that you are taking care of the needs of the moment. Remain calm and focus on stopping the bleeding or protecting the injured area or tooth – if a tooth is knocked out, don’t get rid of it!
Once you’ve got immediate needs taken care of and the situation is not life-threatening, give your Gresham emergency dentist at Main Street Dental a call. Take only acetaminophen according to the label instructions for pain until you can consult with your dental professional, as other painkillers may cause excessive bleeding.
If your situation is anything involving pain – it never hurts to call! Especially call before you attempt any home-remedies you find online, as you never know where that advice might be coming from. Specific examples of dental emergencies worthy of a phone call include:
Letting a dental emergency continue longer than it has to may do more than cause pain – it may result in lasting damage to your teeth, gums, or more. Don’t hesitate to give us a call 24/7.
In the event of a dental emergency, you can contact our office or Dr. Seth Monson’s cell 24/7. Visit our contact page for the numbers.
Some common examples include, but are not limited to:
Of course, the answer here depends on your insurance. Usually preventative services are covered at a higher level than emergency services, so it is likely that you will have to pay something. But that completely depends on your insurance and
Examples include, but are not limited to:
For any of these situations, please give our office a call to make an appointment.