1. Dental Emergencies
Toothache?
Think Emergency Dental Walk-In

2. Dental Emergencies
There are many reasons why you may need to see an
emergency dentist. These short slides will give you some basic
information on some of the more common reasons. If you are
unsure always reach out to the dentist. Teeth do not grow back
(unless they are baby teeth) and infection in your mouth can
spread very quickly to the rest of your body.

3. Dental Emergencies
Tooth Partially Out
● Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling
● Take an over the counter pain reliever if needed
● Call Plantation Emergency Dental Walk-In at 954-775-2555 right away

4. Dental Emergencies
Knocked Out Tooth
● Save the tooth
● Rinse tooth holding it by the root – do not scrub or remove any attached
tissue
● If possible put tooth back in the socket – If not possible put it in milk
● Call Plantation Emergency Dental Walk-In at 954-775-2555 as soon as
possible. Teeth are most often saved are those that the dentist has seen and
put back within an hour of the accident

5. Dental Emergencies
Lost Filling
● Fill the hole with dental cement or sugarless gum
● Take an over the counter pain reliever if needed
● Call Plantation Emergency Dental Walk-In at 954-775-2555 as soon as
possible

6. Dental Emergencies
Chipped or Broken Teeth
● Save any pieces
● Rinse mouth – if there is bleeding apply gauze until bleeding stops
● Apply a cold compress to check to relieve swelling and pain
● Call Plantation Emergency Dental Walk-In at 954-775-2555

7. Dental Emergencies
Mouth Injuries
● Injuries to your tongue, gums, lips and cheeks will bleed.
● Rinse with warm salt water
● Place a piece of gauze or a used tea bag to the bleeding area for 10 15
minutes
● Use a cold compress to reduce swelling, stop bleeding and ease the pain
● If the bleeding does not stop, use gauze until you can see a dentist.

8. Dental Emergencies
Lost Crown
● Until you can see the dentist use oil of clove applied to the area to reduce
pain
● Save the crown
● Call Plantation Emergency Dental Walk-In at 954-775-2555

9. Dental Emergencies
Abscess
● An abscess is an infection around the root of teeth. Infection can spread
quickly through your body
● Rinse with warm salt water until you can get to the dentist
● See your dentist or an emergency dentist as soon as possible.