Emergency Dentist Braintree

Get the Care You Need from a Team You Trust

We understand that accidents can happen, leaving you in pain and anxious about the issue you’re experiencing becoming worse. That’s why Dr. Salem and our multidisciplinary team of specialists offer same-day care whenever possible for emergency situations. If you have out-of-the-ordinary symptoms or dental discomfort, don’t hesitate to call our office directly to get the timely care you need and deserve from our emergency dentists in Braintree.

Why Choose Dr. George Salem and Associates, PC of Braintree for Emergency Dentistry?

  • Same-Day Emergency Appointments When Available
  • Multiple Flexible Payment Options
  • Expertly Administered Dental Sedation

How We Treat Dental Emergencies

Woman wincing and holding her jaw needing emergency dentist in Braintree
  1. Call Us: It can be difficult to know what situation requires emergency treatment, which is why we always recommend calling our team whenever you’re in doubt. Our knowledgeable and friendly front desk staff can schedule an appointment for you as soon as possible. We’ll also provide you with over-the-phone first aid guidance to keep the problem from progressing any further.
  2. Come In: As soon as you arrive at our office, we’ll jump into action collecting any necessary diagnostic images and examining your teeth and gums. Based on our findings, we can diagnose the problem at-hand and explain it to you.
  3. Get Treated: Once we make a diagnosis, we can create a customized treatment plan that we can walk you through, so you know exactly what to expect. We’ll also answer any questions you may have before moving forward with our recommended course of action.

The Most Common Dental Emergencies

Below, we have outlined some of the most common dental emergencies that we treat. Regardless of whether your specific situation is listed, we invite you to call our office if you find that you may need emergency dental care.

More to Explore

I Need a Checkup & Cleaning I Need Help With My Gums I Have a Cavity or Broken Tooth I am Missing One or More Teeth I Want to Enhance My Smile I Want a Straighter Smile I am Scared of the Dentist View Our Services

Toothaches  

Is My Toothache a Dental Emergency? Patients often assume that toothaches don’t warrant an emergency visit. The reality is that there are several cases where they do! If your pain has lasted for more than 24 hours, there is a pimple-like bump on your gums, or you’re dealing with persistent sensitivity, you shouldn’t hesitate to contact our Braintree dental team ASAP.

How You Should Handle a Toothache We mentioned an important to-do above: contacting us to schedule an appointment. In addition to that, we recommend avoiding crunchy foods, rinsing periodically with warm saltwater, and, if needed, taking OTC pain medication as instructed.

How We Treat Toothaches Toothaches are often the result of cavities, which can be treated with tooth-colored fillings and dental crowns. There are some cases where the root of the problem is an infection. In that case, root canal treatment is needed to restore the look, health, and function of your tooth.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

Chipped Teeth  

Is a Chipped Tooth a Dental Emergency? Chipped teeth do warrant a visit to our office. That said, patients with small chips can usually wait a day or two for an appointment, if needed.

How You Should Handle a Chipped Tooth In addition to avoiding crunchy, hard, and sticky foods, patients with a chipped tooth should cover the sharp edge with some sugar-free gum to avoid a soft tissue injury.

How We Treat Chipped Teeth Veneers and cosmetic dental bonding are two common solutions for chipped teeth. The one we recommend for you will depend on a few key factors, including the extent of the damage. Don’t worry – we will review the pros of each at your appointment, answer any questions you have, and help you decide which one is best for you.

Cracked Tooth  

Is a Cracked Tooth a Dental Emergency? If there is a small, hairline crack in your enamel, you may not need to come to our office the same day. If, however, it is more substantial in size or you’re in pain, then you should visit us ASAP for the necessary restorative care.

How You Should Handle a Cracked Tooth First, do NOT chew on that side of your mouth, eat anything hot/cold, or touch the tooth with your finger. Instead, do what you can to protect your tooth from breaking further, like eating plain yogurt and other foods that require little-to-no chewing.

How We Treat Cracked Teeth There are some cases where a dental crown can be used to treat a cracked tooth. Other times, the damage is so severe that we need to extract the tooth. In that case, we will also replace it with a dental bridge, denture, or dental implant.

LEARN MORE ABOUT DENTAL IMPLANTS

Very Sensitive Teeth  

Are Very Sensitive Teeth a Dental Emergency? Sometimes, yes! For example, if you are experiencing dental sensitivity, but you haven’t eaten anything hot or cold, then a decayed tooth may be the root of the problem. So, don’t wait – contact us ASAP to share what’s going on.

How You Should Handle Very Sensitive Teeth First, avoid doing anything that will exacerbate your symptoms, like drinking hot coffee. Second, switch to a desensitizing toothpaste and, if that doesn’t work, take OTC pain medication as directed until your appointment.

How We Treat Very Sensitive Teeth Cavities can be treated with tooth-colored fillings, dental crowns, and root canals. That said, sometimes dental sensitivity is the result of something else, like an infection in your gums. In that case, we will need to intervene with gum disease treatment right away.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

LEARN MORE ABOUT GUM DISEASE TREATMENT

Knocked-Out Tooth  

Is My Knocked-Out Tooth a Dental Emergency? Yes, a knocked-out tooth is without a doubt a dental emergency. So, don’t hesitate to contact our Braintree dental team to schedule an emergency appointment. Over the phone, we’ll guide you through what to do in the meantime so you experience as little stress and anxiety as possible.

How You Should Handle a Knocked-Out Tooth Scheduling an appointment with us ASAP is important because there is only a small window of time when your tooth can be saved. It’s also important to place the tooth back in its socket or in a clean container filled with milk so the root surface cells are preserved.

How We Treat Knocked-Out Teeth Ideally, we will be able to save your tooth. If that’s not possible because the tooth was badly damaged or lost, don’t worry – we can replace it with a custom-made, lifelike, and long-lasting dental implant.

LEARN MORE ABOUT DENTAL IMPLANTS

Lost Filling or Crown  

Is a Lost Filling or Crown a Dental Emergency? Patients often assume that emergency visits are only necessary if they are in pain. That’s not the case! Without your dental filling or crown securely in place, your tooth is at risk of breaking or developing an infection, so don’t put off scheduling an appointment.

How You Should Handle a Lost Filling or Crown In addition to giving us a call to schedule an appointment, we recommend not chewing on that side of your mouth and, if possible, preserving your restoration by placing it in a small, clean container.

How We Treat Lost Fillings or Crowns Both lost fillings and lost crowns can be replaced. If you have your dental crown and it’s in good condition, then we may be able to re-cement it back in place as well. Ultimately, the treatment we recommend will depend on several factors unique to your case, including the type of restoration that was damaged and how old it is.

Broken Denture

  • Is a broken denture a dental emergency? Broken dentures could harm your gums, oral tissue, and jaw if you continue to wear them. We consider broken dentures to be a dental emergency, so call us right away and we’ll be happy to repair them.
  • How to handle a broken denture: Don’t resort to denture repair kits or do-it-yourself solutions. Instead, schedule an appointment with our office, and we’ll see you as soon as possible.
  • How we treat broken dentures: Sometimes we can simply make small adjustments to ensure your dentures fit comfortably in your mouth. Other times, we have to replace the denture entirely. It all depends on the severity of the damage.

Learn More About Tooth Replacements

Learn More About Dental Implants

Loose Permanent Tooth

  • Are loose permanent teeth a dental emergency? Typically, teeth become loose due to injury or severe gum disease and are at risk of falling out – they’re definitely a dental emergency!
  • How you should handle a loose permanent tooth: It’s very important not to touch or wiggle your loose tooth. Schedule an emergency appointment with your Braintree dental team and let us take care of you!
  • How we treat loose permanent teeth: Depending on what loosened your tooth, we might make a splint for it out of resin and wire. If gum disease is involved, we have several advanced treatments for restoring your oral health and your tooth’s structural support. Whatever the case may be, we’ll do our best to save your loose tooth!

Learn More About Dental Implants

Learn More About Gum Disease Treatment

Injury to the Gums, Lips, or Tongue

  • Is an injury to the gums, lips, or tongue a dental emergency? Not all injuries are necessarily dental emergencies, but oral bleeding and cuts can be alarming. Give our office a call and explain your symptoms, and we’ll walk you through first-aid steps and help you schedule an appointment if necessary.
  • How you should handle an injury to the gums, lips, or tongue: Generally, you should start by gently cleaning the area. Gauze or soft cloth can be used to staunch any bleeding, and cold compresses work wonders on swelling.
  • How we treat injuries to the gums, lips, or tongue: If your cut is small, we can stitch it for you. However, if your cut is large, deep, or doesn’t stop bleeding after ten minutes of applied pressure, go to the ER!

Learn More About Dental Restorations

Jaw Pain

  • Is jaw pain a dental emergency? Jain pain is not always a dental emergency. However, if your pain is consistent, that could indicate something’s wrong with your teeth or bite alignment. In this scenario, it’s best to call our office so we can assess the problem.
  • How you should handle jaw pain: Over-the-counter pain relievers and a cold compress can alleviate your discomfort while we arrange your appointment.
  • How we treat jaw pain: Once again, it will depend on what’s causing your pain. If the problem is bite or dental misalignment, for example, we might be able to treat it with orthodontics. In the case of impacted wisdom teeth, however, we might recommend an extraction.

Learn More About Orthodontics

Something Stuck Between the Teeth

You might get debris stuck in your teeth due to completely mundane circumstances. Not every popcorn kernel lodged between your pearly whites is a dental emergency! However, if the debris is a dangerous or pointy object, or if you can’t get it out after some dedicated flossing and rinsing, give us a call. We’ll provide next-step guidance and remove the object if necessary.