When to Call Your Emergency Dentist in Wilmington, MA

Sometimes it’s hard to know when you truly have a dental emergency. We always encourage our patients to contact us first, even if they’re unsure, because we can assess their situation over the phone and determine if they need immediate attention or a future appointment.
Here are some of the dental emergencies we’re equipped to handle:
- Broken teeth — Dr. Lee may recommend a veneer or crown to repair, cover, and protect a chipped or broken tooth.
- Painful toothaches—A constant and severe toothache likely indicates a tooth infection. Root canal treatment can eliminate the pain and infection and preserve the natural tooth structure.
- Knocked-out teeth — It’s important to act quickly with a knocked-out tooth. Contact us for prompt emergency care. Transport the tooth carefully, placing it back in its socket or using milk or saliva to keep it moist.
- Lost or broken restorations — If you lose or break a dental crown or filling, it will need repair or replacement to protect your tooth from further decay or damage.
- Broken dentures — We can help to coordinate services with a dental lab to fix your cracked or broken dentures so you don’t have to live without your teeth for too long.
Always be sure to contact your emergency dentist first before heading to a hospital emergency room. Hospitals are not well-equipped to handle tooth emergencies, and it could save you valuable time and money to contact your dentist first.