Tooth pain, a broken tooth, or a knocked-out tooth shouldn't wait. Call our office and we'll guide you on what to do next and arrange care as soon as possible. Same-day appointments may be available.
Severe pain, facial swelling, a knocked-out tooth, an avulsed restoration, or any oral trauma should be treated as an emergency. Acting quickly often determines whether a tooth can be saved and how comfortable your recovery will be.
Hold the tooth by the crown (not the root), gently rinse it in milk or saline, and try to reposition it in the socket. If that isn't possible, store it in milk and call us immediately — re-implantation is most successful within the first hour.
Not every dental problem needs to be seen today, and part of our job on the phone is telling you which is which. Severe or worsening pain, facial or gum swelling, a tooth that has been knocked out or pushed out of position, bleeding that will not stop, and any injury to the jaw all need attention right away.
A chipped edge with no pain, a rough filling, or a crown that came off cleanly is urgent but usually not same-hour. We will still get you in quickly, and we will tell you what to do in the meantime so nothing gets worse while you wait.
Call the office first. Symptoms tell us a great deal, and the right first step is different for a knocked-out tooth than it is for swelling or a fracture. If we are closed, the message on our line tells you how to reach us.
For a knocked-out adult tooth, hold it by the crown rather than the root, rinse it briefly in milk or saline, and try to place it back in the socket. If that is not possible, keep it in milk and come in immediately — the first hour matters most. For pain and swelling, a cold compress on the outside of the cheek helps; heat does not. Rinse with warm salt water, keep the area clean, and avoid pressing on the tooth.
Getting you comfortable comes before anything elective. Depending on what we find, that may mean opening and cleaning an infected tooth, smoothing or rebuilding a fractured edge, re-cementing a crown, treating the gum tissue, or removing a tooth that cannot be saved.
We explain what is causing the pain and what each option involves before we begin, including anything that can wait for a later visit. Emergency treatment often has two parts: settle the problem now, restore the tooth properly once it has calmed down.
You get the fee for emergency treatment before we start, not after. Nobody should be surprised by a bill while they are in pain.
Although we are not in network with any dental plans, we will submit claims to your insurance electronically so you can maximize your out-of-network benefits. CareCredit is available for qualified applicants when treatment is more extensive than expected.
Our office is at Lake Sumter Landing, so getting seen means a short drive rather than a long one at the worst possible moment. We are open Monday through Thursday, 8a to 4p.
If you are visiting family or spending the season here and your own dentist is out of state, we are glad to help. Bring any recent X-rays or the name of the practice and we will coordinate from there.
Speak with our team for guidance based on your symptoms.
Same-day appointments may be available depending on the schedule.
We focus on comfort and explaining every step.
Important: Information on this page is provided for general educational purposes only and is not dental or medical advice. Individual results vary and outcomes are not guaranteed. A clinical evaluation is required to determine whether any treatment is appropriate for you.
Emergencies: If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately. For urgent dental concerns during business hours, call Dentistry on the Square directly at (352) 775-4515. Same-day appointments may be available.
Request an appointment online or call our team — we will help you find a time that works and answer any questions before your visit.
