Urgent care
Emergency dentist in Melville
Tooth pain, a broken tooth or a knocked-out tooth? Call us right away. We see dental emergencies 7 days a week, including weekends.
What to do
Common dental emergencies
Until you can see us, these steps can help.
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Toothache
Rinse with warm water and gently floss to clear anything stuck. A cold compress on your cheek can ease swelling. Don’t put aspirin on the gum, because it can burn it. Call us to be seen.
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Broken or chipped tooth
Save any pieces, rinse your mouth with warm water and use a cold compress. Call us as soon as you can.
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Knocked-out tooth
Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root. If it is dirty, rinse it briefly without scrubbing. For an adult tooth, try to put it back in its socket, or keep it in milk, and call us right away. Time matters. Never put a baby tooth back in.
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Lost filling or crown
Keep the crown if you have it and avoid chewing on that side. Call us to have it checked and fixed.
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When to go to the ER
If you have swelling that makes it hard to breathe or swallow, a high fever, or a serious injury to your face or jaw, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
When we are open
Office hours
We see dental emergencies 7 days a week, including weekends. Call us first so we can get you in.
- Monday9:30 AM – 5 PM
- Tuesday9:30 AM – 5 PM
- WednesdayClosed
- Thursday11 AM – 7 PM
- Friday10 AM – 2 PM
- SaturdayEmergencies only
- SundayEmergencies only
- Emergencies7 days a week, call us
Questions
Emergency care questions
Do you see dental emergencies on weekends?
Yes. We see dental emergencies 7 days a week, including weekends and days we are closed for routine visits. Call us at 631-673-1862 and we will arrange a time.
What counts as a dental emergency?
Severe tooth pain, a broken, chipped or knocked-out tooth, a lost filling or crown, or swelling in your mouth or face. If you are not sure, call us and we will help you decide.
What should I do with a knocked-out tooth?
Hold it by the crown, not the root. Rinse it briefly if it is dirty. For an adult tooth, try to put it back in the socket or keep it in milk, and call us right away. Never put a baby tooth back in.
When should I go to the emergency room instead?
Go to the ER or call 911 if you have swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, a high fever, or a serious injury to your face or jaw.
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