Dental Emergencies

Dental Emergency? Here's What to Do

Call us (818)790-5959, any available dental office or CHLA ER (323) 660-2450  immediately

Tooth Knocked Out (Permanent Tooth)

• Pick up the tooth by the crown (top), not the root
• Rinse gently with water—do not scrub
• Place tooth back in socket if possible
• If not, store in milk, saliva, or inside the cheek
• Get to the office or CHLA ER within 30–60 minutes

Do not try to reinsert a baby tooth.

Tooth Cracked or Broken

• Rinse mouth with warm water
• Apply gauze for bleeding
• Use a cold compress for swelling
• Take over-the-counter pain relief
• Call us or CHLA ER right away

Loose or Dislodged Tooth

• Leave it in place—don’t wiggle
• Use a cold compress
• Take pain medication if needed
• Call immediately for stabilization if needed

Lost Crown or Filling

• Store the crown safely
• Do NOT use super glue
• Call us to reattach or replace

We’ll guide you through what to do next—stay calm, act quickly, and we’ll take care of the rest.

 

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