Are You Experiencing Pain From a Dental Problem?
Don’t worry, we can help! Any dental problem requiring immediate treatment is categorized as a dental emergency.
If you are unsure whether the dental issue that you are experiencing constitutes a dental emergency, look out for these symptoms:
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Painful swelling inside or around your mouth
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Unbearable toothache
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Bleeding gums with pain or swelling
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Post-op procedures (dressing change, stitch removal)
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Fractured or knocked out tooth
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Denture adjustment for people receiving radiation or other cancer therapy
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Adjusting the braces wire of braces that might be hurting your cheek or gums
Emergency Care For These Services
A loose dental bridge can cause discomfort and make eating difficult. Our emergency team can temporarily re-cement your bridge or provide a permanent solution depending on its condition.
If your crown becomes loose or falls off, we can often re-cement it during your emergency visit. Remember to bring your crown with you if it has detached completely.
Fillings that have become loose or fallen out leave your tooth vulnerable to further damage and infection. Our dentists can provide an immediate replacement to protect your tooth.
Whether from a sports injury or biting down on something hard, broken teeth require prompt attention. We offer same-day emergency care to repair your smile and prevent complications.
Injuries to your cheeks, tongue, or gums can be quite painful and may bleed significantly. Our team can assess the damage and provide appropriate treatment to promote healing.
Few dental emergencies are more urgent than a knocked-out tooth. With prompt care, we may be able to save and replant your natural tooth.
Dental abscesses are serious infections that can lead to severe complications if left untreated. Our emergency dentists can drain the infection, prescribe antibiotics, and address the underlying cause.
Severe tooth pain can be debilitating. We'll identify the source of your discomfort and provide immediate relief during your emergency visit.
Cracked teeth can cause intermittent pain and sensitivity. Our team will evaluate the extent of the damage and recommend appropriate treatment to prevent further complications.
Knocked-Out Tooth
A knocked-out tooth due to trauma or a sports injury constitutes a dental emergency and requires urgent attention.
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By following appropriate emergency steps immediately after the tooth has been knocked out, the chances for that saving that tooth increases
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The longer it takes to re-implant the tooth in its socket, the chance of keeping that tooth viable will reduce
Loose Tooth / Out of Alignment Tooth
If your tooth has become loose or gotten out of alignment, call your dentist for an emergency appointment right away.
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In the meantime, you can try placing the tooth back in its original position using your very light finger pressure and gently bite down on it to keep the tooth from moving
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Your dentist might splint the tooth to the adjacent teeth (the teeth on each side) to keep it stabilized
Chipped, Cracked or Fractured Teeth
If you happen to chip your tooth but it doesn’t hurt, this usually is not a dental emergency and you can wait a few days to see a dentist.
However, you need to be careful while chewing so as not to break it more. Your dentist will repair this broken tooth using tooth-colored filling material.
A cracked tooth often presents with pain on biting down. A deep crack or fractured tooth is a serious issue and needs to be looked at immediately especially if it is presenting with unbearable pain or swelling..
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Your dentist will take an x-ray to properly diagnose the problem and assess the damage
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Your dentist might splint the tooth to the adjacent teeth (the teeth on each side) to keep it stabilized
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If the pulp is not damaged, the tooth might be saved through a dental restoration
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If the tooth cannot be saved and has to be extracted, your dentist will inform you of the options available for replacing missing teeth, such as implant-supported restorations and dental bridges
Other Dental Emergencies
A severe infection or abscess in the mouth can be life-threatening and needs to be dealt with immediately. A dentist will remove the necessary tooth structure to access the pulp tissue for making space allowing the abscess to drain.
Other advantages include the following:
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There is less risk of injuring the tooth while wearing a temporary crown.
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You are able to resume your normal diet and daily routine the same day.
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Digital impressions are extremely accurate and work better for patients with a gag reflex.
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The crown is made from tooth-colored material and thus, will look natural.
Don’t Wait To Get Treated!
At Family, Implant, and Cosmetic Dentistry, your health and comfort are our first priority. If you’re experiencing serious oral pain, call us directly at (813) 684-7888 or fill out a contact form and one of our team members will schedule a consultation with you.
Schedule Your Emergency Appointment Now. Our team is standing by.
Dental Emergency FAQs
Dealing with a dental emergency can be stressful. Here are answers to common questions to help you know what to do and what to expect.
A dental emergency is any situation requiring immediate treatment to relieve severe pain, stop bleeding, or save a tooth. This includes knocked-out teeth, severe toothaches, abscesses, broken teeth with pain, and uncontrollable bleeding.
Pick up the tooth by the crown (not the root), gently rinse it without scrubbing, and try to place it back in the socket. If that's not possible, store it in milk or saliva and get to our office within 30 minutes for the best chance of saving the tooth.
Rinse with warm salt water, take over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen, and apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. Avoid placing aspirin directly on gums, as this can burn the tissue. Call our office to schedule an emergency appointment.
Emergency rooms can provide pain relief and antibiotics for infections, but they typically cannot perform dental procedures. For treatment that addresses the actual problem, you need to see a dentist. Call us first—we handle dental emergencies and can often see you the same day.
A minor chip without pain is usually not an emergency and can wait a few days. However, if the chip is large, painful, or has sharp edges cutting your tongue or cheek, call us right away for an evaluation.
Warning signs include severe throbbing pain, facial swelling, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and a foul taste in your mouth. Dental infections can spread and become life-threatening if left untreated—seek care immediately.
Emergency visit costs depend on the treatment required. We'll examine you, explain your options, and provide cost information before proceeding. We offer payment plans and accept most insurance to make emergency care accessible.
Yes, we reserve time in our schedule for dental emergencies. Call us at (813) 684-7888 and let us know you're experiencing an emergency—our team will work to see you as quickly as possible, often the same day.
Call our office and follow the instructions on our voicemail for after-hours emergencies. For life-threatening situations involving difficulty breathing, severe swelling affecting your airway, or uncontrollable bleeding, go to the nearest emergency room.
Yes, we offer sedation options including nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation for emergency procedures when appropriate. If dental anxiety is a concern, let us know when you call so we can discuss your options.
What makes Family, Implant, and Cosmetic Dentistry different?
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You are NOT a number
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Sedation options available for nervous patients (including IV conscious sedation)
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Same Day Crowns! That means no temporaries
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Cutting Edge Technology including 3d x-rays
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Intra-oral scanners to avoid impression material
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Membership plans and payment plan options available
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We place AND restore dental implants
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Wide range of services in ONE place
