Emergency Dentist in Prairie Village, KS

What is considered a dental emergency?

A dental emergency is any situation that poses an immediate threat to the health of your teeth and supporting tissues. Dental emergencies are often the result of an impact to the mouth, but they can also be caused by infection.

Emergency Situations:

  • Substantial Toothache
  • Significant Sensitivity
  • Swollen or Sore Gums
  • Jaw Pain
  • Infection
  • Broken, Cracked, and Chipped Teeth
  • Broken Fillings
  • Lost Crown
  • Teeth Knocked Out

Are you Having a Dental Emergency?

For severe dental emergencies after hours, such as significant infection, pain, trauma or lost teeth, please call our office.

Call us: (913) 649-4042

What should I do if I have a dental emergency?

If you are a patient of record, please call us for instructions on how to contact the doctor. If you are a new patient, please call us during business hours – we will do everything we can to see you the same day, if possible. If your situation is life-threatening, you should get medical help immediately.

How soon can I be seen?

We try to accommodate all emergencies so they can be seen that day.

After Hours Emergencies?

For any dental emergency occurring after hours, please call our office:

Mark J. Gordon, DDS Office Phone Number (913) 649-4042

What do I do if my tooth is knocked out?

For permanent teeth that are knocked out, rinse the tooth and put it back in the socket. If you can’t get the tooth back in the socket, place it in a container of milk or water to keep it moist. Do not touch the roots (handle the tooth by the crown) and do not brush the tooth. Contact us IMMEDIATELY for information and emergency treatment – the sooner you get to us, the more likely we can save your tooth!

For baby teeth that are unexpectedly knocked out, leave them out and contact us immediately for instructions.

What if I have a broken tooth?

If you have broken or cracked a tooth, call us immediately to set up an appointment as quickly as possible. The sooner we see you, the more likely we will be able to diagnose and repair.

I have a broken filling – what should I do?

Call us as soon as you suspect that you have broken a tooth to set up an appointment for an examination to determine the needed treatment. The sooner we get to it, the better the chance we have of keeping the treatment from becoming more complex.

Pain Management:

If you are unable to get into our office immediately, here is a list of effective home remedies to make you more comfortable while you wait for care:

  • Warm water rinses for sore teeth and gums.
  • Over-the-counter pain medication such as ibuprofen or Tylenol.
  • Ice packs are applied to the outside of the cheeks.
  • Dental anesthetics containing benzocaine may be used as directed on the package for pain.
  • Avoid overly hot and cold beverages and foods to reduce sensitivity.
  • Heating pads may be used for jaw pain.
  • Avoid chewing in the injured area.
  • If a broken tooth has a sharp edge, cotton or over-the-counter dental wax can be placed over it to protect soft tissues in your mouth.

Pain-Free Emergencies:

Some dental emergencies may not cause pain initially. For example, a cracked tooth may not hurt, but it may lead to nerve damage in the roots. For this reason, all of the listed conditions need immediate attention, whether or not pain is present.

We are here to help. We urge you to call us at the first sign of a dental emergency! Please call us at Mark J. Gordon, DDS Office Phone Number (913) 649-4042.