Emergency Care in Plainville, MA

General Dentistry

Prompt help for toothaches, broken teeth, lost restorations and other urgent dental problems.

Dental emergencies rarely arrive at a convenient time. Whether it is a throbbing toothache, a broken tooth or a crown that came off, the priority is relieving pain and protecting the tooth.

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Woman holding a cold compress to her cheek because of a toothache

What’s included

  • Care for severe toothaches and dental infections
  • Repair of chipped, cracked or broken teeth
  • Help with lost fillings, crowns or loose restorations
  • Treatment for knocked-out or displaced teeth
  • Pain relief first, then a clear plan for the next step

About Emergency Care

Dr. Naiman and our team are ready to manage all of your concerns. We have methods to alleviate the pain and help you feel calm during your emergency dental visit. If you are facing a dental emergency, please don't hesitate to contact us immediately at (508) 695-7674!

Why Prompt Care Matters

Many dental emergencies get worse with time. An infected tooth can spread infection to surrounding tissue, a cracked tooth can split further, and a knocked-out tooth has the best chance of being saved when it is seen quickly. Pain is also a signal. A toothache that comes and goes may mean decay or infection has reached the nerve. Even if the pain fades, the underlying problem usually remains. Getting seen promptly often means simpler treatment. A tooth that might be saved with a root canal today could need extraction if it is left for weeks.

What to Do and What to Expect

Call the office first and describe what happened. We will advise you on what to do in the meantime and arrange to see you as soon as we can. At your visit, Dr. Naiman examines the area, takes X-rays when needed and focuses first on relieving pain and stabilizing the problem. Sometimes that is the complete treatment; other times a follow-up visit is needed to finish a root canal, crown or other repair. If you have facial swelling that is spreading, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or heavy bleeding that will not stop, go to an emergency room or call 911.

Common Questions

What counts as a dental emergency?
Severe tooth pain, swelling, a knocked-out or loosened tooth, a broken tooth with pain or sharp edges, a lost crown or filling, and bleeding that does not stop are all reasons to call. If you are unsure, call and describe it.
What should I do if a tooth is knocked out?
Pick it up by the crown, not the root. If it is dirty, rinse it briefly without scrubbing. If you can, place it gently back in the socket, or keep it in milk, and call right away. Time matters for saving the tooth.
What can I do for a toothache until I am seen?
Rinse with warm salt water, floss gently to remove any trapped food and use over-the-counter pain relief as directed on the label. Avoid placing aspirin directly on the gum. A cold compress on the cheek may help with swelling.
My crown came off. What should I do?
Keep the crown and bring it with you. Avoid chewing on that side. Temporary dental cement from a pharmacy may help in the short term, but the tooth should be seen so the crown can be properly reattached or replaced.
Is a dental abscess an emergency?
Yes. An abscess is a pocket of infection that typically needs treatment. Call promptly. If swelling spreads to your eye or neck, or you have trouble breathing or swallowing, seek emergency medical care immediately.

Terms You May Hear

Abscess
A pocket of pus caused by bacterial infection, often at the root of a tooth or in the gums.
Avulsion
The complete displacement of a tooth from its socket, as when a tooth is knocked out.
Pulpitis
Inflammation of the pulp inside a tooth, a common cause of toothache.

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