Emergency Dental Care

Get Emergency Dental Care When You Need It

Take the Right Steps During a Dental Emergency

Knowing what to do during a dental emergency can mean the difference between saving and losing a tooth. If you have a dental emergency, take the precautionary steps and then immediately call Princeton Dental Group at (609) 924-0796.

Knocked out tooth
Hold the tooth by the crown. If it is dirty, rinse the root in water. Do not scrub the tooth or remove any attached tissue fragments. If possible, have the patient hold the tooth between their cheek and gum. If this is not possible, place the tooth in a cup of milk, or when milk is not available, in a cup of cool water. Immediately call Princeton Dental Group for further instructions.

Broken tooth
Gently clean dirt from the injured area with warm water. Place cold compresses on the face, in the area of the injured tooth to decrease swelling.

Bitten tongue or lip
Apply direct pressure to the bleeding area with a clean cloth. If swelling is present, apply cold compresses. If bleeding does not stop, go to a hospital emergency room.

Objects caught between teeth
Try to remove the object with floss. Guide the floss carefully to avoid cutting the gums. If you’re not successful in removing the object, call Princeton Dental Group. Do not try to remove the object with a sharp or pointed instrument.