What To Do Before You Arrive
Taking the right steps before you see an emergency dentist in North York can help reduce discomfort and improve outcomes.
Severe Toothache
Rinse your mouth gently with warm salt water. You may take an over-the-counter pain reliever as directed. Avoid placing aspirin directly on the gums.
Knocked-Out Tooth
Handle the tooth by the crown (not the root). Rinse gently if dirty and place it in milk or keep it inside your cheek. Seek care as quickly as possible.
Broken or Cracked Tooth
Rinse with warm water and keep any fragments. Apply a cold compress externally to reduce swelling.
Swelling or Infection
Apply a cold compress to the outside of the face. Do not apply heat, as it may worsen swelling.
Bleeding
Apply gentle pressure with clean gauze for 10β15 minutes.
If symptoms are severe or worsening, contact our office immediately for same-day emergency dental care in North York.