Emergency Dentist in Honolulu, HI

Gently clean the area around the tooth by rinsing the mouth with warm water and gently flossing to remove any particles that may be lodged in the tissue around the tooth. If the pain continues, or if the area around the affected tooth is warm, please call our office to schedule an appointment.

Apply ice to help reduce swelling and apply pressure with a clean cloth or sterile gauze to stop any bleeding. If the bleeding continues, call your physician or visit your local emergency room.

Please call our office to schedule an appointment.

Call our office right away and take these steps.

1. Do not touch the tooth root, but hold the tooth by the crown and gently rinse the tooth with water.
2. Place the tooth back into the socket as quickly as possible and bite down on clean gauze to hold it in place.
3. If the tooth cannot be placed in the socket, put the tooth in a small container of milk or saliva and bring it with you to your appointment.

Gently rinse the area with lukewarm water and place a cold compress on the face to reduce swelling. If you can locate the piece of the broken tooth, place the piece in milk, and bring it with you to the office. If more than half of the tooth is broken off, please call us immediately.

Any dental situation that is urgent and requires immediate attention is a dental emergency. It could be a severe toothache, a knocked out tooth, an injury to the mouth, or another serious problem. If it can’t wait until the next day, it is an urgent matter. 

During office hours, immediate attention will be given to your situation, and you will be seen as soon as possible. After office hours, please give the office a call and follow the instructions provided. Your call will be returned as soon as possible. If you are experiencing a serious or life-threatening emergency or are having trouble breathing, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room.

• Severe tooth pain. Gently clean the area around the tooth by rinsing the mouth with warm water and gently flossing to remove any particles that may be lodged in the tissue around the tooth. If the pain continues, or if the area around the affected tooth is warm, please call our office to schedule an appointment.

• Injury to the lip, cheek, or tongue. Apply ice to help reduce swelling and apply pressure with a clean cloth or sterile gauze to stop any bleeding. If the bleeding continues, call your physician or visit your local emergency room.

• Knocked out baby tooth. Call us during business hours and we will schedule an appointment. A baby tooth can’t be put back in the socket, but we should still assess the situation and determine if a space maintainer will be needed. 

• Knocked out permanent tooth. Call our office right away. Do not touch the tooth root, but hold the tooth by the crown and gently rinse the tooth with water (plug the drain). Place the tooth back into the socket as quickly as possible and bite down on clean gauze to hold it in place. If the tooth cannot be placed in the socket, put the tooth in a small container of milk or saliva and bring it with you to your appointment.

• Chipped or broken tooth. Gently rinse the area with lukewarm water and place a cold compress on the face to reduce swelling. If you can locate the piece of the broken tooth, place the piece in milk, and bring it with you to the office. If more than half of the tooth is broken off, please call us immediately.

There are true emergencies that require you to call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department, such as: 

• Uncontrolled bleeding.
• Trouble breathing.
• Loss of consciousness.

It may not seem necessary to have an emergency dentist until a dental emergency happens to you or someone else in your household. Dental emergencies can be extremely stressful and even scary. It helps to see familiar faces when you go in for treatment, especially for children. At Queens Crown Dental we handle your emergency calmly and promptly, providing the care you need to save your tooth or relieve your pain. 

Why can’t a baby tooth be put back in place?

When it comes to a baby tooth that is knocked out accidentally before it is naturally shed, the tooth can’t be put back. This is because it can cause damage to the permanent tooth beneath it. If the permanent tooth isn’t ready to come in, a space maintainer can be used to hold the place open until it is ready. 

Is a broken tooth an emergency if it doesn’t hurt?

Even if you don’t feel any pain, it is best to call us right away regarding a broken tooth. It is possible that if we act quickly, the broken piece can be reattached. If it stays broken off for too long it could dry out, so put it in a cup of saliva or milk and bring it with you to our office. 

What is the cause of a severe toothache?

Severe pain in a tooth is usually caused by an infection of the dental pulp, the soft tissue inside of the tooth. The pulp contains blood vessels and nerves that can become infected by bacteria, resulting in inflammation and pain. The tooth will most likely need a root canal. 

When does a soft tissue injury in the mouth require stitches?

If the cut is deep and the bleeding is excessive, a few stitches may be needed to stop the bleeding and encourage healing. If you’re not sure of the severity of the injury, give us a call and we can assess the situation.