Emergency Dentistry in West Palm Beach

Seek medical emergency care first when it applies

Some situations are medical emergencies, not dental ones. Difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling that is spreading rapidly, uncontrolled bleeding, or a facial injury involving possible fracture require emergency medical care immediately rather than a call to a dental office.

Situations that usually need prompt dental attention

Contact the practice as soon as possible if you experience:

• Severe or persistent toothache
• Facial or gum swelling around a tooth
• A knocked-out permanent tooth
• A tooth that has been loosened or displaced by an injury
• A significant fracture, especially with pain or a sharp edge
• A lost crown, filling or other restoration
• Bleeding that does not settle after a procedure

Practical first steps while you arrange care

General measures can make things more comfortable and sometimes improve the outcome. They do not replace assessment.

• Rinse gently with warm water to clean the area
• Use a cold compress on the outside of the face for swelling
• Keep a knocked-out permanent tooth moist and handle it by the crown, not the root
• Keep any lost restoration and bring it with you
• Avoid chewing on the affected side

Things that tend to make it worse

Placing aspirin directly against the gum, using sharp objects to probe the area, delaying because the pain temporarily eased, and self-treating an infection with leftover medication all commonly complicate what would otherwise be a straightforward problem.

Reaching Polo Dental

The practice's verified telephone number and any after-hours instructions will be published on the contact page. Call rather than email when the problem is urgent.