Dental Emergencies

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Fast, compassionate care when you need it most.

Emergency Contact Info

If this is a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.

For all other dental emergencies:

 Emergency Hotline: (330) 573-1030

Available during office hours

After-hours: Follow voicemail prompts for instructions.

When We Can Help

We prioritize emergency visits during regular business hours. If your emergency occurs after hours, call our emergency line above and we will respond with next steps as soon as possible.

  • Same-day or next-day appointments available

  • Pain management and imaging included

  • Referrals to trusted specialists when needed

What Is a Dental Emergency?

You may need immediate care if you're experiencing:

  • Persistent or severe tooth pain

  • Swelling or abscess

  • Bleeding that won’t stop

  • A knocked-out or loose adult tooth

  • A cracked or broken tooth

  • Facial trauma affecting the teeth or jaw

  • Broken or dislodged dental restorations

  • Damaged dentures (see section below)

Not sure if your issue is urgent? Call us anyway—we’re happy to guide you.

Toothache or Swelling

Rinse with warm salt water

Take over-the-counter pain relief (ibuprofen preferred)

Apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek

Avoid chewing on the affected side

What to Do Right Now (At-Home Tips)

Knocked-Out Tooth

Handle by the crown only (not the root)

Rinse gently with water—don’t scrub

Try placing it back in the socket, or store it in saliva/milk

Call us immediately—time matters

Chipped or Cracked Tooth

Rinse with warm water

Use a cold compress to reduce swelling

Save any tooth fragments

Cover sharp edges with dental wax if needed

Lost Filling or Crown

Save the crown/filling

Use dental cement from a pharmacy as a temporary fix

Avoid hard foods until we see you

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Denture Emergencies

Broken or damaged dentures? Here's what to do:

Do NOT use glue or adhesives to fix the denture yourself

Gather and store all broken pieces

Keep dentures in water or a denture solution to prevent warping

Do not wear broken dentures—they can damage your mouth further

Call us to assess and repair or replace the denture ASAP

Call us at (330) 573-1030

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Be Prepared: Your Emergency Dental Kit

Keep the following at home for peace of mind:

  • Gauze pads

  • Dental wax

  • OTC dental cement

  • Ice pack

  • Ibuprofen

  • Small container with lid

  • Latex gloves

New to Village Dental?

Even if you’re not currently a patient, we welcome emergency calls. We will do everything possible to treat you quickly and comfortably—or connect you with someone who can.