Emergency Dental Service Dentist Grand Rapids, MIDon’t ignore tooth pain. If you need emergency dental care, call our office as soon as possible. The sooner we treat you, the more likely we’ll be able to save your tooth.

Our Grand Rapids emergency dentists act quickly to give you the best chance of regaining oral health after injury or illness.

When you arrive at our office, we’ll examine your mouth and take dental X-rays to determine the best course of action.

If you are unable to reach our office, seek emergency dental services at the nearest ER.

Problems that Require Emergency Dental Care

  • Knocked-out tooth
  • Loose tooth
  • Broken or cracked tooth
  • Soft tissue injuries (lips, gums, tongue, inside of cheeks)
  • Persistent toothache
  • Dental abscess

What to Do for a Knocked-Out Tooth

  1. Pick up tooth by the crown (top)
  2. Gently rinse dirt from tooth
  3. Place tooth in socket if possible or submerge in milk
  4. Seek urgent dental care

What to Do for a Broken or Cracked Tooth

  1. Gently rinse mouth with warm water
  2. Apply cold compress if you were hit in the mouth
  3. Take acetaminophen (not aspirin) to manage pain
  4. Seek urgent dental care

Schedule an Appointment Today

To see one of our Grand Rapids, MI, emergency dentists, call Contemporary Family Dental at (616) 209-3969, or contact us online.