Dental Emergencies
Emergency Dentist in Roosevelt, UT
If you're dealing with sudden tooth pain, an injury, or another urgent dental issue, call our office right away. Our team will advise you on the best next step.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency (such as uncontrolled bleeding, severe facial swelling affecting your breathing or swallowing, or major trauma), call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.
Common Dental Emergencies
What to do while you call our office
General guidance for common situations. This is not a substitute for a professional evaluation.
Severe or persistent toothache
Call our office and describe your pain level and how long it has lasted.
Knocked-out tooth
Keep the tooth moist (milk or saliva) and call our office immediately.
Broken or chipped tooth
Save any broken pieces if possible and avoid chewing on that side.
Lost filling or crown
Keep the area clean and call our office as soon as you can.
Facial or gum swelling
Call our office promptly. Seek emergency care if swelling affects breathing or swallowing.
Injury to the mouth or teeth
Rinse gently with warm water and call our office to be evaluated.
Questions
Dental emergency FAQs
Common dental emergencies include severe or persistent tooth pain, a knocked-out or broken tooth, a lost filling or crown, facial swelling, or an injury to the mouth or teeth.
Handle the tooth by the crown (not the root), rinse it gently without scrubbing, and try to keep it moist (in milk, saliva, or a tooth-preservation product) while you call our office right away.
Facial swelling that affects breathing or swallowing can be a medical emergency. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.
Please call (435) 722-2293 and describe your situation, and our team can advise on the soonest available option.
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Dealing with a dental emergency?
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