If you have a dental emergency over the holidays, call Harlow Dental as soon as you can and tell us what happened. Prompt care can often save a tooth and stop the pain from getting worse.
Common Holiday Dental Emergencies
Hard candy, nuts, and busy schedules can lead to:
- A chipped or cracked tooth
- A lost filling or crown
- A knocked-out tooth
- A sudden, severe toothache
What to Do Until You See a Dentist
- Knocked-out tooth: Hold the tooth by the top, not the root. Rinse it gently and try to put it back in the socket. If you cannot, keep it in milk and get care within an hour.
- Chipped or cracked tooth: Rinse with warm water and hold a cold compress on your cheek. Save any broken pieces.
- Lost crown or filling: Keep the crown in a safe place and bring it to your visit.
- Toothache: Rinse with warm salt water and floss gently to remove stuck food. Do not put aspirin on your gums.
When to Go to the Emergency Room
If you have swelling that spreads to your face or neck, trouble breathing or swallowing, or bleeding that will not stop, go to the nearest emergency room right away.
Emergency Dental Care in Charlotte, NC
Harlow Dental provides emergency dental care at all three of our Charlotte offices. If something happens this holiday season, call the location closest to you so our team can help.