Emergency Dentistry

Dental emergencies can happen unexpectedly, and scheduling an appointment in advance is not always possible. If you need emergency dentistry services, we're here to help restore your smile as soon as possible. Our goal is to alleviate your pain and address any injuries so you can move forward with peace of mind.

Your Emergency Dentist in Kennesaw, GA

If you are experiencing what you think to be a dental emergency, please call us as soon as possible at (770) 424-1705 to schedule an appointment for the same day. If you call outside of the hours stated below for our office or if we are unable to answer the phone when you call, please leave a message, and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Office Hours:

Monday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: Closed
female patient holding her jaw in discomfort
  • What is a dental emergency?

    Dental emergencies can come in different forms, such as sudden and severe toothache, chipped or cracked tooth caused by an accident, damaged or loose restoration, and lost or damaged tooth. To determine if your situation requires an emergency treatment, ask yourself the following questions: 

    • Are you experiencing severe pain or swelling? 
    • Do you have a painful toothache that won’t go away? 
    • Do you have a loose or knocked-out tooth? 
    • Do you have swelling in your cheeks or face combined with a toothache? 
    • Are you experiencing extreme tooth sensitivity? 
    • Is there bleeding from your mouth that doesn’t stop? 
    • Is your jaw injured? 

    Any dental problem requiring immediate treatment to stop bleeding, relieve severe pain, or save a tooth is considered an emergency. This also includes severe infections that could be life-threatening and require professional care as soon as possible.

  • What’s the best way to handle a dental emergency?

    The best thing you can do when you have a dental emergency is to contact your dentist. If the issue is very severe or out of regular office hours, you should go to the nearest emergency room.

    Depending on the dental emergency you are experiencing, there may be some things you can do to help ease your pain and help the situation. Some things to try include:

    • Dissolve a teaspoon of salt into a mug of warm water and use it as a mouthwash
    • Try flossing to eliminate any gum pressure
    • Use a cold compress on the swelling or painful area
    • Rinse with diluted Hydrogen Peroxide to kill bacteria
    • Take over-the-counter pain medication to alleviate pain
  • What should I do if I have a knocked out tooth?

    Don’t touch the roots or top of the tooth. The roots of your teeth are delicate. Only pick up and handle your lost tooth by the sides and chewing surface.

    Clean the tooth gently. You can use water or milk to gently rinse the tooth. Do not try to rub, scrub, dry off, or use soaps or chemicals to clean your lost tooth.

    Put the tooth back in the socket, if possible. Once gently cleaned, you should try to gently replace the tooth, handling only the sides and bottom. Once replaced, you can softly bite down to keep it there. Make sure your tooth is oriented properly and not backward. Do not try to force it if it won’t fit properly.

    If you can’t put it back, keep it moist. Putting the tooth in a glass of milk to soak is a great option. Alternately, you can softly hold the tooth between your gums and cheek. However, this shouldn’t be done with younger children who could swallow the tooth. Don’t use tap water to soak a knocked-out tooth because it could damage the roots. If you don’t have cow’s milk and can’t hold your tooth in its socket or your cheek, spitting into a container and soaking the tooth in saliva is the next best option.

    Call the dentist. Getting to a dentist as quickly as possible is critical. It is possible to reattach a tooth an hour or more after it has been knocked out. However, the sooner you can see a dentist, the better the chances of reattaching it.

More Questions?

If you have more questions about emergency dental care, please contact our office, and we will be happy to discuss further.

Hildreth Dental

2430 Powell Pl NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144
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Directions

Our office is located right off of Cobb Parkway behind the BB&T Bank.

Hours

Monday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: Closed

Phone

(770) 424-1705

Email Address

[email protected]