Emergency Dentistry in Melrose

During office hours, immediate attention will be given to your situation, and you will be seen as soon as possible. After office hours, please give the office a call and follow the instructions provided. Your call will be returned as soon as possible. If you are experiencing a serious or life threatening emergency, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room.

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Below are instructions for handling some minor common dental emergencies.

Call our office right away and take these steps. 1) Do not touch the tooth root, but hold the tooth by the crown and gently rinse the tooth with water. 2) Place the tooth back into the socket as quickly as possible and bite down on clean gauze to hold it in place. 3) If the tooth cannot be placed in the socket, put the tooth in a small container of milk or saliva and bring it with you to your appointment.

Orthodontic Emergencies

If you experience a breakage or loosening of any of your appliances please call our office as soon as possible. Please do not come directly to the office. By calling us first we will be able to schedule a time to see you. If you have a scheduled appointment already, please call to let us know that you need something repaired so that we may add additional time to your appointment if needed.

If you need assistance after hours, please call our office phone line and leave a message on our emergency service so that we may contact you. Please be sure to leave your name, phone number with area code, and a brief message.

There are two types of ligatures that may be used to attach the arch wire to the brackets. They may be tiny rubber bands or small, thin wires. If a rubber band ligature comes off, it may be possible to put it back in place using clean tweezers. If a wire ligature comes off, it can be removed with clean tweezers. If it is poking the mouth but is not loose, it may be possible to bend it back down away from the tissues with a Q-tip or clean pencil eraser. Let our office know about the problem so that we can decide if we need to see you before your next scheduled appointment.

Dental emergencies can happen when you least expect them, which is why it’s important to know how to respond to common dental emergencies like tooth pain, a broken tooth, tooth infection, or an object stuck between teeth. At our practice, we specialize in emergency dental care and offer same day emergency appointments to quickly assess and treat urgent issues. Whether you’re dealing with even a small chip or something more serious, our dental team is trained to handle dental emergencies with compassion and efficiency. In some cases, dental implants may be recommended to replace damaged or missing teeth and protect your remaining teeth.

We encourage you to call our office right away if you or a loved one experiences a dental emergency. For bleeding, apply pressure with sterile gauze and rinse with warm salt water to reduce swelling. If a tooth is knocked out, place it in a small container of milk and bring it with you. When necessary, we may take x rays during a thorough exam to determine the best course of treatment. We’re proud to be considered the best dental office by so many of our patients, offering great service, a great visit, and compassionate care. Whether you're a new patient or returning for your next visit, we’re here to provide patients with immediate relief and guide you to the nearest emergency room if further assistance is needed. Trust our great dentist and experienced team for fast, professional care when it matters most.

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