Get The Care You Need With Emergency Dentistry!

Significant tooth pain may mean you’re experiencing an abscess or infection.

A chipped or broken tooth can allow bacteria to enter the tooth, which can lead to bigger issues if not rectified quickly.

If a tooth is ejected from the mouth by being kicked out, our dentists may be able to put the tooth back in if treated within an hour.

Severe cuts from biting your lip or tongue have the potential to lead to infection if not cared for quickly.

If you lose a filling, it’s important to have it replaced ASAP to prevent further issues.

How can you prepare in advance for when the unexpected happens?

We all make plans for fun and games … or just our regular day-to-day lives … and never, ever does the plan include having to contend with an injury. This is why we’re here to help you if it happens and to help you be prepared. While we hope you never need to use an emergency dental kit, we’ve put the basics down “on paper” so that you can put a kit together and keep it in handy in your home, your camper, your vehicle, or at the cottage. It’s easy to follow and all the items are readily available at your grocery store or pharmacy. Please feel free to forward the link of this article to friends and family, or even the coach of your kids’ sports teams (although we hope that, if there’s any chance of contact with any sport, everyone will be wearing a custom-fitted mouthguard – they’re available here at our practice). If you need any additional advice, be sure to ask us! That’s what we’re here for.

Dental Emergency Care Kit

• our phone number
• saline solution and a small, lidded container to transport a knocked-out tooth
• sterile cotton
• gauze or cloth
• orthodontic wax
• ibuprofen, acetaminophen, or naproxen, but not acetylsalicylic acid (also known as ASA or Aspirin®) as it may cause excessive bleeding in a dental emergency.

If you or a loved one has a dental emergency, call right away. Our compassionate team at Pennino Family Dentistry will ease your pain and provide treatment to quickly get you smiling again!