Emergency Dental Care

Dentistry at Winchester operates emergency dental services to provide timely care when urgent dental issues arise. Our goal is to manage pain, prevent further damage, and restore oral health as quickly as possible.

What is considered a dental emergency?

• Broken or fractured tooth
• Broken dentures
• An avulsed (knocked-out) tooth
• Orthodontic dental emergencies, such as broken braces or wires
• Loose dental implants
• Dislodged veneer or crown
• Severe, uncontrolled pain from a toothache or dental abscess
• Uncontrolled intra-oral bleeding or hemorrhage
• Infected oral piercings
• Sudden or unexplained changes in tooth color
• Foreign object embedded in the soft tissue or between teeth
• Non-healing oral ulcers
• Broken orthodontic retainer

How to Identify a Dental Emergency

A dental emergency typically involves sudden pain, trauma, or damage to the teeth or surrounding tissues. Signs include:

• Severe tooth or gum pain that does not improve with over-the-counter medication
• Bleeding that cannot be controlled within a few minutes
• Loose, cracked, or missing teeth due to injury
• Swelling or signs of infection, such as pus or fever
• Problems with dental appliances that cause pain or prevent proper function

Common Misconceptions About Dental Emergencies

• Not all toothaches require immediate emergency care; mild discomfort may be managed with a scheduled dental visit.
• Some people assume broken or chipped teeth aren’t urgent, but even minor fractures can lead to infection or further damage if untreated.
• Many patients delay treatment due to fear or cost, but early intervention can prevent complications and reduce overall treatment time.
• Emergency dental care is not limited to trauma—it also includes severe pain, infection, or sudden dental changes.

At Dentistry at Winchester, our emergency dental team is ready to assess, stabilize, and treat urgent dental problems promptly and compassionately.