Emergency dentistry in Franklin and Edinburgh

A dental emergency almost never happens at a convenient time, and sometimes there is blood or a tooth that has been knocked out. Knowing how to handle the most common emergencies can make the time until you reach our office less stressful. In every case, the first step is the same: call us.

If a tooth breaks or chips

A broken tooth needs treatment as soon as possible. Gather every piece of the tooth you can find and bring them with you. Dr. Nathan Corn will look at the tooth and the pieces, then decide on the best treatment for it.

Call us about a small chip as well. A chip may not need treatment right away, but it should be smoothed so that it does not irritate your tongue or the soft tissues of your mouth.

If a filling or crown breaks or falls out

When a filling or a crown breaks or comes out, the tooth underneath needs treatment so that it does not suffer further damage or injury. Call us, and Dr. Corn will repair or replace the restoration, depending on what your tooth needs.

If a tooth is knocked out

With a knocked-out tooth, time matters most. Call us right away, because the best chance of saving the tooth is within the first hour after the injury or accident. Then bring the tooth to our office, taking care with it on the way:

• Handle it as little as possible.
• If you can place it back into its socket, do. That is the best way to carry it.
• If it will not go back in, put it in a cup or a small bag filled with milk. Milk helps keep the cells of the tooth moist and alive.

If a tooth aches or feels sensitive

If a tooth is sensitive or aches all the time, call us rather than waiting to see whether it passes. A toothache is typically a sign of a dental infection, and an infection gets worse over time. Left untreated, it can lead to losing the tooth or to an infection that spreads through the body.

When you call right away, root canal therapy may be able to save the tooth.

Same-day care for new and current patients

Whether you are new to us or have been a patient for years, we make every effort to offer same-day dentistry when you have a dental emergency. Our offices are equipped to provide emergency care, and our aim is to get you back on the path to good health as soon as possible.

We have two offices, one in Franklin and one in Edinburgh, and either one can help with a dental emergency.

If you or someone in your family has a dental emergency, call our Franklin or Edinburgh office now.