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What to Do for a Dental Emergency at Home: First Aid Tips and When to See a Dentist

Man experiencing severe tooth pain while holding his cheek at home

What you should do for a dental emergency at home in Boston or Roslindale depends on what kind of emergency it is. Rinse gently, protect the tooth from further damage, use gauze for bleeding, apply a cold compress for injury-related swelling, and take appropriate over-the-counter pain relief only as directed on the label. These steps […]

10 Signs You Need Emergency Dental Care Immediately

Dentist treating a young patient's tooth during an emergency dental visit at Smiley Dental

QUICK ANSWER You need emergency dental care immediately if you experience severe or throbbing tooth pain, a knocked-out or badly broken tooth, uncontrolled bleeding, facial or jaw swelling, a dental abscess, or a loose adult tooth. These signs often mean an infection or injury is progressing and can’t wait for a routine appointment. If you […]