Emergency Dental Services in Shelburne

If you've lost a filling or crown, the first thing you should do is to locate the missing piece, if possible, then call our office right away. We will schedule an appointment for the next available time to repair the restoration.

You can protect the exposed tooth using dental wax or other material as recommended by our team, and avoid chewing on that side of your mouth until you can have the tooth repaired.

If you have a chipped or broken tooth, seeing a dentist as soon as possible is crucial, especially if the damage is severe or the pulp is exposed. If this happens, you should try to find the missing tooth, put it in a clean container, and bring it to your appointment. Your dentist can potentially reattach it.

Whether the piece is found or not, call our office right away to have it repaired. In the meantime, you can reduce discomfort and avoid further damage by taking a few simple measures. These include rinsing your mouth with warm water, taking over-the-counter pain relievers, and steering clear of hot and cold foods until you can visit our office.

1. If you can find your knocked-out tooth, be sure to hold it by the crown, not the roots. Then, rinse both the tooth and your mouth with lukewarm water.
2. After rinsing, hold the tooth by the crown and gently attempt to insert the knocked-out tooth back into the empty socket. Bite down gently on a gauze pad or a wet tea bag. This will help keep the tooth in place until you can reach the Shelburne Smile Centre.
3. In some cases, if you feel that the tooth is not going into the socket, you can keep it moist by placing it in a glass of milk or holding it near your cheek inside your mouth. This will keep it hydrated and prevent the roots from drying out.
4. Apply a cold compress against your cheek near the affected area. This will help reduce your pain and swelling.
5. Come to the office as soon as possible. Call ahead if possible. The sooner you can be treated after a tooth has been knocked out, the better the chance your dentist will have of saving it.

Have you noticed sudden moderate to severe swelling in your face, mouth, or neck, or are you feeling intense pain or discomfort around your mouth?

Call us as soon as possible and follow these steps to alleviate pain in the meantime:

1. Apply a cold compress to your cheek in the area where you are feeling pain.
2. Take an over-the-counter pain medication.
3. Rinse the area with salt water. This will help remove any debris that might be causing the toothache.

Our dentists will assess your condition to diagnose the cause and plan quick, effective treatment.