Emergency dentist in Port Washington

What counts as a dental emergency

• Severe or throbbing tooth pain
• A chipped, cracked or broken tooth
• A knocked-out or loose tooth
• Swelling in the face or gums, or a bump on the gum
• A lost crown or filling
• A broken denture, night guard or aligner
• Bleeding that won't stop after an extraction

Until you're seen

• Knocked-out tooth: hold it by the crown, not the root. Rinse it gently, keep it in milk, and call right away. Getting seen within an hour gives the best chance of saving it.
• Broken or chipped tooth: rinse with warm water and save any pieces. A cold compress on the cheek helps with swelling.
• Toothache: rinse with warm salt water and floss gently around the tooth in case something is caught. An over-the-counter pain reliever can help; don't put aspirin directly on the gum.
• Lost crown or filling: keep the crown safe and bring it with you. Avoid chewing on that side.
• Swelling: use a cold compress and call us. Swelling usually means infection, which needs to be treated.

What we can do

We'll find the cause with an exam and digital X-rays, or a 3D cone-beam scan when needed, get you out of pain, and explain your options. Depending on the problem, that might be a root canal, a repair, a same-day crown, or an extraction. Many problems can be fixed the same day.

When to go to the ER instead

If you have swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, a high fever with facial swelling, or a serious injury to the face or jaw, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.

Office hours

Monday to Friday 9am–6pm and Saturday 9am–2pm.

Patients visit us from Port Washington, Manhasset and Great Neck, and from across Long Island and Queens.