What Is Emergency Dentistry?
Emergency dentistry refers to the treatment of urgent dental situations. From injuries to infections, any situation that needs immediate attention is considered to be a dental emergency. We provide emergency dentistry services during and after our regular office hours.
Imperial Dental Associates provides emergency dentistry in Westport, CT. In case of a dental emergency, call 203-227-2520 during or after regular office hours. If you reach our after hours voicemail, please leave a message and someone will contact you shortly. In case of a life threatening emergency, please call 911 or proceed to the nearest emergency department.
Why Choose Imperial Dental Associates?
In a dental emergency you need a dentist you can trust. We are trained to respond quickly and efficiently in an emergency to offer the best chance of saving your teeth. We understand that emergencies can be stressful and frightening, and we offer calm, compassionate care in all situations.
When you choose Imperial Dental Associates as your dental home, you will always have a place to go in an emergency. Familiar faces and surroundings help put all patients at ease, especially young children. And all of your information will be on file with us, including your insurance, for your convenience.
Dental Emergencies We Treat
Our emergency services include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Toothache. Severe, persistent tooth pain should be addressed right away. A toothache typically indicates an infection and prompt treatment could save the tooth.
- Knocked out tooth. A knocked out tooth can often be saved when treated in time. Hold the tooth by the crown and avoid touching the root while you carefully rinse it off. Attempt to place it back in the socket and bite down on some gauze. If you can’t get the tooth back in the socket, place it in a cup of milk. Contact us right away for further instructions. There is a limited amount of time to save the tooth.
- Mouth injury. A soft tissue injury to the lip, cheek, tongue, or other area of the mouth may be an emergency depending on the severity. If the cut is deep or if the bleeding won’t stop, contact us right away.
- Cracked or fractured tooth. A minor crack in a tooth may be able to wait until the next day if our office is closed, but a large fracture is an emergency. If the break is large enough the dental pulp (the soft tissue inside the tooth) may be exposed to infection.
- Loose dental prosthetics. If a filling comes out, a crown falls off, or some other dental prosthetic comes loose, contact us during regular office hours or wait until the next day. Unless it is causing you severe pain, the situation is probably not urgent.
Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Dentistry
An emergency becomes life threatening if any of the following occur:
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- Difficulty breathing
- Loss of consciousness
If any of the above occur, call 911 or proceed to the nearest emergency department.
Contact Us
If you or a family member has a dental emergency, call 203-227-2520 during or after regular office hours. If you reach our after hours voicemail, please leave a message and someone will contact you shortly. In case of a life threatening emergency, please call 911 or proceed to the nearest emergency department.