On Call for Your Smile. Anytime.
A sudden toothache, broken tooth, or injury to your mouth can leave you unsure of what to do next. Family & Cosmetic Dentistry of Northeast Texas provides emergency and trauma dental care in Longview, TX, to evaluate the problem and help you get appropriate treatment.
Our office has a 24/7 answering service, and our team works to arrange same-day emergency appointments whenever possible. Call to describe your symptoms or injury so we can help you determine the next step.
What To Do In A Dental Emergency
1.
Schedule A
Same-Day Appointment
The second you spot a dental emergency, call us. We work hard to squeeze you into our schedule that same day.
2.
Have An Emergency
Dental Exam
Our emergency dentists conduct an emergency exam so we can quickly find the root of the issue.
3.
Get The Care
You Deserve
Whether you need a tooth extraction, filling, or other dental care, we get your oral health back on track.
Common Dental Emergencies & Injuries
Knocked-Out Tooth
A completely knocked-out tooth, also called an avulsed tooth, needs immediate dental attention. Acting quickly may allow the dentist to reimplant a permanent tooth.
If a permanent tooth is knocked out:
- Pick it up by the crown—the part normally visible above the gums. Avoid touching the root.
- If dirty, rinse it gently with milk or saline. Do not scrub it.
- Keep it moist in milk or a tooth-preservation solution while getting to the dentist.
- If neither is available, an alert adult may carefully hold it between the cheek and gums. Avoid this option for children or anyone who could swallow or inhale the tooth.
- Get to a dentist immediately.
Do not put a knocked-out baby tooth back into its socket. Contact our office promptly for an evaluation.
Chipped, Broken, or Fractured Tooth
A fractured tooth needs an examination to determine how deeply it is damaged and whether it can be restored. Save any broken pieces and bring them to your appointment.
Treatment may involve a filling, crown, or another restoration. If the injury affects the tissue inside the tooth, endodontic treatment, such as root canal therapy, may also be needed. We’ll explain the options based on the extent of the damage.
Dental Trauma & Bone Injuries
A fall, sports injury, or other impact can damage more than the visible part of a tooth. Dr. Hamilton evaluates dental trauma for injuries to the teeth and supporting bone, including localized fractures.
Some injuries may be stabilized with a splint in our office. More extensive injuries or suspected jaw fractures may require an oral surgeon or emergency medical evaluation.
Cuts to the Lips or Inside the Mouth
Cuts involving the lips, gums, cheeks, or other tissues inside the mouth should be evaluated based on their depth, location, and bleeding.
Smaller lacerations may be treated in our office when appropriate. Deeper or more extensive injuries may require referral for additional care. If bleeding is heavy or will not stop, seek emergency medical attention.
Toothaches, Swelling & Possible Infection
Persistent tooth pain, gum swelling, or a suspected dental abscess deserves prompt attention. Contact our office so we can evaluate the cause and recommend treatment.
If swelling spreads or you develop a fever, seek urgent care. Trouble breathing or swallowing requires immediate emergency medical attention.
Lost Fillings or Crowns
Call our office if a filling or crown comes loose or falls out. Save the restoration if you can and bring it with you. Avoid chewing on the affected tooth until it can be evaluated.
We’ll check the tooth and determine whether the restoration can be replaced or whether another treatment is needed.
