Count on quick and accurate emergency care from Malouf Family Dentistry in St. Clair Shores. Your dentist, Dr. Sam Malouf, and his dedicated team have your best oral health in mind and urge you to call them at the first sign of a pressing problem. From toothaches to knocked out teeth to broken restorations, your needs are their top priority. Learn here what you can do in a dental emergency.

Get help fast

As with any critical medical need, dental emergencies require quick, clear thinking and a plan. Dr. Malouf wants all his patients fully educated on what to do when the unexpected happens. While you wait to see your emergency dentist in St. Clair Shores, here are some immediate strategies to stabilize your problem, reduce your pain, and spare your oral health.

Avulsed tooth is the result of a blow to the mouth, a knocked out tooth can be saved if you act quickly. Tooth avulsion is the complete displacement of a tooth from its socket in alveolar bone due to trauma. Avulsed teeth can be replanted if we see you within an hour of injury. In the meantime, rinse your tooth with cold water for 10 seconds. The avulsed tooth should be placed in milk immediately thereafter. Call the office for further instructions and an appointment.

Toothache Take over the counter ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain. Place warm compresses on your jaw, and rinse your mouth with salt water to clear drainage and reduce redness and swelling at the gum line. Your dentist will see you as soon as possible to evaluate the decay and/or infection.

Broken denture, filling, or crown Save the pieces and bring them to the office. Some restorations require replacement while others may be bonded back in place with composite resin.

Dislocated or fractured jaw Because this injury affects the airway, get to the nearest hospital emergency room for treatment.

Oral laceration Apply direct and steady pressure with a clean cloth to quell bleeding. If it does not stop within 15 minutes, go to the hospital ER.

Foreign object in between teeth Attempt to dislodge the material gently with dental floss. If unsuccessful, see Dr. Malouf as soon as you can.

Dealing with the unplanned event

Be sure to have our number in your phone contacts. Stay calm, do what you can to stabilize the condition, and call us. Our compassionate staff will direct you to the right course of action. Remember, at Malouf Family Dentistry in St. Clair Shores, MI, we are here to help you when you need us most. Phone any time with your pressing concerns at (586) 772-9020. Also serving the St. Clair Shores, Grosse Pointe, Harper Woods, Eastpointe, Roseville, Warren, Fraser, Mt. Clemens, Clinton Township, Harrison Township, and neighboring areas.