Emergency Dentist in Dedham, MA

Dental emergencies are unfortunately inconvenient, often painful, and sometimes involve trauma. But the good news is that you have a dental team you can rely on during a dental emergency in Dedham.

Dr. Park and Dr. Lee are kind and compassionate dentists with room in their schedules to accommodate emergency patients so you can get prompt relief and a plan of action for your tooth emergency.

Your first thought may be to head to an emergency room during a dental emergency. However, hospitals are not typically equipped to help with dental emergencies, and they'll likely refer you to a dentist. So, we always encourage our patients to contact us first during a dental emergency at (781) 326-6260, so we can assess their situation and help guide your next steps.

Some of the common dental emergencies we can help with are:

Dental Pain or a Toothache

A severe toothache is something you shouldn't ignore. It's your body's way of alerting you to a problem, which could be an abscess or infection in your tooth.

Contact your emergency dentist right away since a tooth infection won't resolve on its own. In addition, you may need root canal treatment to alleviate your infection and save your tooth from extraction.

Chipped or Broken Teeth

A broken tooth may or may not cause sensitivity, but your dentist should evaluate it either way. Your dentist should smooth even a tiny chip so it doesn't irritate your soft tissues.

Broken or Lost Restoration

If you have an old filling or crown that breaks or falls out, you need to contact your dentist to address it so your tooth isn't susceptible to bacteria that could cause further damage.

A Knocked-Out Tooth

This is a serious situation that needs attention as soon as possible. If your tooth is knocked out (avulsed), we have a small window of time in which to save it, so don't hesitate to get in touch with your emergency dentist in Dedham right away.

Transport an avulsed tooth carefully, either placing it back in its socket or transporting it in milk or saliva to keep the roots moist. Handle the tooth as little as possible.

If you don't see your situation on the list, again, we encourage you to call us, and our team will assess your condition over the phone.

While some emergencies are due to an accident or trauma, others you can actually avoid. For example, with routine visits to your Dedham dentist every six months, you can often prevent dental emergencies with early detection of things like tooth decay, gum disease, or broken restorations.

Don't wait to contact your team at Dental Park if it's time for your next dental checkup or if you or a loved one is experiencing a dental emergency. We are conveniently located in Dedham near Norwood, Milton, Canton, Newton, and Hyde Park. We are open on Saturdays!