Emergency Dentist Fond du Lac, WI

What is Considered a Dental Emergency?

A dental emergency is any situation that poses an immediate threat to the health of your teeth and supporting tissues. Dental emergencies are often the result of an impact to the mouth, but they can also be caused by infection. To ensure the best possible outcome, any dental emergency should be evaluated by a professional as soon as possible.

Emergency Dental Situations:

• Dislodged Teeth
• Substantial Toothache
• Significant Sensitivity
• Swollen or Sore Gums
• Jaw Pain
• Infection
• Broken, Cracked, and Chipped Teeth
• Broken Fillings
• Lost Crown

After Hours Emergencies

For severe dental emergencies after hours, such as significant infection, pain, trauma, or lost teeth, please call our emergency number:  Sarauer Family Dental Phone Number (920) 922-7012

What to do if a Tooth is Knocked Out

For permanent teeth that are knocked out, rinse the tooth gently and reinsert it into the socket.  If you can’t get the tooth back in the socket, place it in a container of milk, water, or saliva to keep it moist. Do not touch the roots (handle the tooth by the crown) and don’t brush the tooth. Contact us immediately for information and emergency treatment – the sooner you arrive, the more likely we are to save your tooth.

For baby teeth that are unexpectedly knocked out, leave them out and contact us immediately for instructions.

Dental Pain Management

If you can’t get into our office immediately, here is a list of effective home remedies to make you more comfortable while you wait for care:

• Warm water rinses for sore teeth and gums.
• Over-the-counter pain medication such as ibuprofen (NOT aspirin).
• Ice packs are applied to the outside of the cheeks.
• Dental anesthetics containing benzocaine may be used as directed on the package for pain.
• Avoid overly hot and cold beverages and foods to reduce sensitivity.
• Heating pads can be used to relieve jaw pain.
• Avoid chewing in the injured area.
• If a broken tooth has a sharp edge, cotton can be placed over it to protect soft tissues in your mouth.

Pain-Free Emergencies

Some dental emergencies may not cause pain initially. For example, a cracked tooth may not hurt, but it may lead to nerve damage in the roots. For this reason, all the listed conditions require immediate attention, regardless of whether pain is present.