Have you ever dealt with a dental emergency? Do you know what to do in a dental emergency? It’s important to have a plan in place to ensure you get the care you need as soon as possible. At Lapeer City Dental, we offer emergency dentistry near you. Our dentists in Lapeer, MI, are prepared to help if you experience a dental issue and need urgent dental care.

If you have a dental emergency, give us a call. We will help you determine what steps need to be taken and how we can help.

What Should You Do in a Dental Emergency?

First, you should call our dentist to ensure we can accommodate your emergency. This is important, so you don’t have to drive all over looking for a dentist.

When you arrive at the dentist, you will receive the appropriate care for your dental emergency. Because emergencies vary, treatments and recoveries do too.

Examples of Dental Emergencies

If you are experiencing a dental issue, you might be wondering if it is truly a dental emergency. The following are examples of dental emergencies:

Knocked-out teeth
Cracked teeth
Tooth or mouth swelling
Oral infections

If you are experiencing one of these issues, it’s important to call the dentist right away. These issues cannot wait for another day. If you aren’t sure if you should come in, give us a call. We can help you determine whether you’re having an emergency or if you can wait for an appointment.

For more information about emergency dentistry, call Lapeer City Dental. Our dentists near you are here to help with emergencies and all of your other dental concerns.

Need Emergency Dental Care?

We’re here for you! Our office is available for emergency dentist appointments in Lapeer City Dental and surrounding communities during our normal office hours.

Call as soon as you know you have a dental emergency (810) 664-2999. The sooner you receive attention for your problem, the better the outcome is likely to be.

Regardless of your symptoms or situation, if you feel you have a dental emergency, call us! We will be happy to listen and provide assistance as needed.

Common Dental Emergencies

Toothache

If you have a severe toothache that requires emergency treatment, take over-the-counter pain medicine that you know you are not allergic to (for example, Tylenol®) and call your dentist as soon as possible.

Knocked-out Tooth

If you have a tooth completely knocked out, call your dentist right away. Getting treatment within an hour of the incident is vital to re-implanting the tooth. Be sure to do the following before your emergency appointment:

Recover the lost tooth
Use water and rinse the tooth free of any debris present. Be gentle with the tooth.
Keep the tooth moist! When travelling to your appointment, you can hold the tooth in your mouth, between your cheek and gums, or wrap the tooth in a cloth soaked in warm saltwater.