Emergency Dental Care We recognize that emergency situations do
arise, and we will do our best to respond promptly. Knowing how
to handle a dental emergency can mean the difference between
saving or losing a tooth. Tooth Knocked Out: First, try to stick
the tooth back in place and hold it there while you rush to see
the dentist. If that's impossible, put the tooth is a container
of milk (or water if milk is not available) and take it and the
patient to the dentist immediately. Fractured Tooth: To avoid
further aggravating the damaged tooth, place a piece of soft wax
into the area of the tooth that was chipped. You should eat only
soft foods and try to avoid food and drink that are hot and cold
to the touch. Fractured Jaw: If you find that your jaw hurts
when it is moved or if you cannot close your mouth in a normal
fashion, it is likely that you have fractured your jaw. Seek
professional medical help at a hospital emergency room. The
hospital will be able to treat your injury as well as advise you
whether you