If you knocked out a tooth, contact our office immediately. Before going to our office, pick up your tooth and hold it from the crown – never touch the root part. Rinse the tooth with running water and place it in a clean container with milk. Remember, time is of the essence in reimplanting your tooth back to your gums. The sooner you get seen by a dentist, the more likely the tooth can be saved.

Uncontrolled bleeding is considered a dental emergency, and you should inform our office as soon as possible. Bite firmly on a clean damp gauze or cotton to help stop bleeding. If bleeding continues for more than an hour, contact our office immediately to be seen by a dentist.

Contact our office immediately, as this is a sign of an active infection in your tooth/mouth. While waiting to be seen by our dentist, try using a cold compress against the side of your face. This will help reduce swelling and provide tooth pain relief.

You may bring your child to our office as soon as their first tooth comes out or at age 1. It will be great to get them acquainted with our dental team and the dental office as early as possible, even without experiencing any dental problem, so they don't associate the dental office with pain. The first few visits of your child usually start with introducing them to the team, the dental chair, and instruments – and we keep it as fun as possible for them.

Dental sealants help seal deep pits and grooves on your child's teeth. Deep grooves in their teeth may trap food particles and bacteria, which can cause tooth decay in their early years.

It is not normal to see blood when you brush your teeth. It is often a sign of gum inflammation and that you are due for dental cleaning. When plaque and tartar harden beneath your gums, it can cause your gums to become swollen and be extra sensitive to brushing, causing bleeding of your gums. A quick trip to our office for dental cleaning usually solves the problem.