Emergency Dentistry

Dental Emergencies Dentist Grandville MI

Our dental practice provides 24/7 emergency dental service to our current patients only.

If you are not a current patient, we will see you for emergencies only during business hours by appointment only.

To call our emergency dentists in Grandville, MI, dial (616) 739-6001. If no one answers, listen to the recorded message to learn your next steps.

Here’s what you need to know about your next steps.

What Are Dental Emergencies?

Don’t ignore a dental emergency! Call our office immediately if you have any of the following:

  • Severe toothache
  • Knocked-out tooth
  • Loose permanent tooth
  • A large chip or crack in the tooth causing pain
  • Dental abscess (looks like a pimple on the gums)
  • Bleeding inside your mouth that won’t stop

What Isn’t an Emergency?

  • Mild toothache
  • A small chip or crack in the tooth without pain
  • Lost filling
  • Lost crown

FAQs About Emergency Dental Care

Q: What constitutes a dental emergency? 

Dental emergencies include severe toothaches, knocked-out teeth, broken teeth, uncontrolled bleeding, and facial swelling.

Q: What should I do if I knock out a tooth? 

Rinse the tooth gently, place it back in the socket if possible, or store it in milk and see a dentist immediately.

Q: How can I manage severe tooth pain at home? 

Take over-the-counter pain relievers, apply cold compress to the outside of your cheek, and rinse with warm salt water.

Q: When should I go to the emergency room for dental pain? 

Visit the ER if you have facial swelling, difficulty swallowing, fever, or signs of serious infection.

Q: Can a broken tooth wait until regular office hours? 

Minor chips can usually wait, but significant breaks with pain or sharp edges need immediate attention.

Q: What should I do if I have uncontrolled bleeding after dental work? 

Apply firm pressure with gauze for 20 minutes, avoid spitting or rinsing, and contact your dentist immediately.

Recognize any of our non-dental emergencies listed above? Even if you don’t need emergency dental care, you’ll still need to schedule an appointment. For example, our dentists may need to replace a lost crown to restore your tooth. We’re usually able to fit you in our schedule within a few days for non-emergencies.

Our emergency dentists in Grandville, MI, are ready to answer your call. To request an appointment, call the Grandville Dental Health Center at (616) 739-6001.

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