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Get fast, reliable care when you need it most with emergency dentistry in Boynton Beach, FL—prompt treatment that relieves pain, addresses urgent dental issues, and protects your smile from further damage.
Dental emergencies require immediate attention to relieve pain, prevent infection, and save damaged teeth. Whether you experience a severe toothache, broken tooth, or knocked-out tooth, prompt treatment improves outcomes and reduces the risk of complications. At Boynton Beach Dental Services, Dr. Eliseo Fiffe and Dr. Katiuska McIntosh accommodate emergency patients and provide same-day appointments whenever possible to address urgent dental problems.
Dental emergencies rarely occur at convenient times, and knowing where to turn for immediate care brings peace of mind. Our husband-and-wife dental team has the experience and equipment necessary to diagnose and treat a wide range of urgent dental conditions. We serve patients throughout the Boynton Beach communities and offer Spanish-speaking services to ensure clear communication during stressful situations.
Severe toothaches indicate underlying problems that require professional evaluation. While pain may come and go, persistent or intense discomfort suggests infection, deep decay, or other serious issues. Swelling, fever, or sensitivity to temperature alongside tooth pain requires immediate attention.
Chipped, cracked, or broken teeth result from accidents, biting hard objects, or weakened tooth structure. The severity ranges from minor cosmetic chips to fractures exposing the tooth’s inner layers. Broken teeth can cause sharp pain and increase infection risk if the pulp becomes exposed. Knocked-out teeth represent true emergencies where timing matters significantly. The tooth has the best chance of being saved if reimplanted within an hour of the injury.
For severe toothaches, rinse your mouth with warm water and gently floss around the affected tooth to remove any trapped food particles. Apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek to reduce swelling. Avoid placing aspirin or other pain relievers directly on the gum tissue, as this can burn the soft tissue.
If a tooth is knocked out, handle it by the crown only, avoiding contact with the root. Gently rinse the tooth with water if dirty, but do not scrub or remove any attached tissue fragments. Try to place the tooth back into its socket if possible, holding it in place by gently biting on clean gauze. If reinsertion is not possible, keep the tooth moist by placing it in milk or holding it between your cheek and gum while you travel to our office.
Treatment for damaged teeth depends on the extent of the break. Small chips may be smoothed and polished or repaired with composite bonding for a quick cosmetic fix. Moderate fractures often require dental crowns to restore tooth structure and protect against further damage. The crown covers the entire visible portion of the tooth, providing strength and preventing the crack from worsening.
Severe breaks exposing the tooth’s pulp require root canal therapy before restoration. This procedure removes the damaged pulp tissue, cleans the interior of the tooth, and seals it to prevent infection. After root canal treatment, a crown is typically placed to protect the weakened tooth structure. Our practice uses the iTero Scanner for precise crown impressions, ensuring a comfortable fit and natural appearance.
A dental abscess is a pocket of pus caused by bacterial infection, typically resulting from untreated decay, gum disease, or tooth trauma. Symptoms include severe, throbbing pain, swelling in the face or gums, fever, and a foul taste in your mouth. Abscesses require immediate treatment, as the infection can spread to other parts of your body if left untreated.
Treatment begins with draining the abscess to eliminate the infection and relieve pressure. Root canal therapy is often necessary to save the affected tooth by removing infected pulp tissue. In cases where the tooth cannot be saved, extraction may be required. Antibiotics are prescribed to fight the infection, though they complement rather than replace the need for definitive dental treatment.
Injuries to the lips, cheeks, gums, or tongue can cause significant bleeding and require prompt attention. Rinse your mouth with mild salt water and apply pressure with clean gauze to control bleeding. A cold compress applied to the outside of the mouth reduces swelling and provides some pain relief.
While many soft tissue injuries heal on their own, deep cuts or lacerations may require stitches. If bleeding does not stop after 15 minutes of applying pressure, seek immediate care. Our team evaluates the extent of the injury and provides appropriate restorative treatment, which may include cleaning the wound, placing sutures, or referring you to an oral surgeon for complex injuries.
Crown lengthening is a type of gum contouring performed for functional rather than purely for cosmetic dentistry. When a tooth breaks at or below the gum line, insufficient tooth structure may remain above the gums to support a crown. Crown lengthening removes gum tissue and sometimes bone to expose more of the tooth, creating adequate structure for restoration.
This procedure is also necessary when decay extends below the gum line. Removing tissue allows proper access to clean out the decay and place a filling or crown. Crown lengthening ensures that restoration margins are positioned on healthy tooth structure rather than compromised tissue, which improves long-term success rates.
Athletes face an increased risk of dental injuries from contact sports and high-impact activities. Wearing a custom mouthguard significantly reduces the likelihood of tooth damage, jaw fractures, and soft tissue injuries. Our practice can create a custom-fitted mouthguard that provides superior protection compared to store-bought options.
If a sports injury does occur, assess the damage quickly and seek care immediately for knocked-out teeth, severe bleeding, or suspected jaw fractures. Even seemingly minor injuries warrant evaluation, as internal damage may not be immediately apparent. Dr. Fiffe and Dr. McIntosh have experience treating sports-related dental trauma and work efficiently to preserve teeth and restore function.
Most dental emergencies are best handled in a dental office where appropriate tools and materials are available. However, certain situations require hospital emergency room care. Jaw fractures, uncontrolled bleeding that does not stop with pressure, difficulty breathing or swallowing, and severe trauma involving other facial bones necessitate immediate hospital evaluation.
If you experience signs of a spreading infection such as the following, go to the emergency room immediately:
These symptoms indicate a potentially life-threatening condition requiring urgent medical intervention. Once stabilized, you can follow up with our office for definitive dental treatment.
Children experience dental emergencies differently than adults, and their developing teeth require special consideration. Baby teeth that are knocked out typically should not be reimplanted, as doing so can damage the permanent tooth developing beneath. However, permanent teeth should be handled the same way as adult teeth, with immediate reimplantation attempted when possible.
Children may be more frightened during dental emergencies, and our team provides calm, reassuring care that helps young patients feel safe. We explain procedures in age-appropriate terms and work at a comfortable pace. Parents should remain calm to avoid increasing their child’s anxiety, even though seeing your child in pain is naturally distressing.
Dental emergencies cause pain, stress, and concern about your oral health, but prompt professional care resolves most urgent situations effectively. Dr. Fiffe and Dr. McIntosh understand that emergencies cannot wait, and we prioritize urgent cases to provide relief as quickly as possible. Our practice has the technology and experience necessary to diagnose problems accurately and deliver appropriate treatment.
Contact our office immediately if you experience a dental emergency. We accommodate same-day appointments for urgent situations and provide guidance over the phone about immediate steps you can take before arriving at our office. Do not delay seeking care when you are in pain or have sustained dental damage, as early intervention often prevents more extensive treatment later.
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