Emergency Dental Care

Emergency Dentist for Toothache Relief

emergency dental care Royal Oak and Birmingham, MIA dental emergency can happen to anyone, at any time. Anything from biting into bone and breaking a tooth, dealing with a strong toothache, to having a random accident, sometimes you need emergency dental care, and we’re here for you. We can see 1 or 2 emergency patients a day, for same day emergencies.

What’s a dental emergency?

  • When you break or chip a tooth.
  • If you’ve gotten a tooth knocked out.
  • If you have a tooth abscess or infection.
  • Any damage to dental work you’ve had done.
  • Any time you have broken braces.
  • When you feel a severe and persistent toothache.
  • If you lose dental work, such as a night guard, retainer, or your Invisalign® Clear Braces.
  • When you get something stuck between your teeth.
  • If you have a bad bite to your tongue, or a cut to your tongue, cheek, or lip.

Had a front tooth emergency and was able to get an appointment within 45 minutes of calling. The entire experience was pleasant especially in the midst of the pandemic where virtually no dentistry was available. Best google pick EVER!

Kimberly H.

How to Care for a Dental Emergency

Emergency dental care starts with you. Here are some tips that can help you until you have a chance to come see us at our Royal Oak dentist office.

  • If you crack your tooth, make sure you immediately rinse your mouth with warm water to clean the area. Then use a cold compress to keep down swelling.
  • For a bite/cut to your tongue, lip, or cheek, clean the area gently with water and then apply a cold compress.
  • If you have a toothache, rinse your mouth with warm water to clean it. Then, gently floss to remove any food that may be stuck between your teeth. Do not put aspirin on the aching tooth or gum tissue.
  • For objects stuck between your teeth, try to remove it gently with dental floss, but don’t use any sharp or pointed instruments.
  • If you knocked-out your permanent or adult tooth, make sure you keep the tooth moist at all times. If possible, try to replace the tooth back in the socket without touching the root.
  • If you can’t, put the tooth between your cheek and gums, put it in milk, or use a tooth preservation product, such as Save-A-Tooth®. Make sure it has an ADA Seal of Acceptance. Then call us right away.

"They got me in and out on time to get to work for a new patient emergency visit. The doctor took time to explain to me what he was going to do and why, also the staff was very patient and friendly and helped me figure out all of my insurance questions."

-Jennifer, Patient of Gustafson Morningstar Dentistry

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At Gustafson Morningstar Dentistry in Royal Oak MI, near Birmingham and Ferndale we understand that an emergency can happen at any moment. If you need an emergency dentist, call today and get tooth pain relief fast.

For same day emergencies, we usually have room for 1 or 2 emergencies a day, so we encourage you to call as soon as possible.

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