24 Hour Emergency Dentist in Long Island

Typically, you would go to your regular dentist if you have a painful toothache, if your child has broken a tooth, or if you have crowns or bridge work that are in need of repair.

But what happens if you have these problems late at night or during the weekend and your regular dentist is unavailable? 

Do you have to suffer all evening or all weekend until you can reach a dentist who is only available Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm? No, what you need is an emergency dentist who is ready, willing and able to treat patients when other dentists won't.

Dental emergencies often occur at the worst possible times. That's why we have created a resource where you can find local, Long Island emergency dentists who are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week who accept payment by credit card and also accept most dental insurance plans.

Do You Have a Broken or Knocked Out Tooth?

What most people don't realize is that an injured tooth begins to die within 15 to 30 minutes of impact. That's why it's critical to see your dentist right away after any tooth trauma. Knowing what to do when dental accidents occur can mean the difference between saving and losing a tooth. Here are a few tips:

If you break a tooth...
Rinse your mouth with warm water and apply a cold compress to reduce any swelling, then call a 24 hour emergency dentist to make an immediate appointment. If you can find the broken part of your tooth, be sure to take it with you.

If your tooth is knocked out...
Pick it up by the top, not the root, and don't rinse it or remove any attached bits of tissue. If you can, carefully re-insert the tooth into its socket and gently hold it in place. If that's not possible, put it in a cup of milk or hold it between the cheek and gums so it doesn't dry out. Then call a 24 hour emergency dentist as quickly as possible.

Questions Your Emergency Dentist Will Need You to Answer

When calling an emergency dentist's office it is helpful if you can answer the following questions so that they can provide the best dental care possible:

1. What is the nature of your dental emergency? 
2. When did it start? 
3. Is there any swelling? 
4. What is the degree of the pain, on a scale of 1-10? 
5. Are you having any hot or cold sensitivity? 
6. What medications are you taking? Antibiotics? Pain killers? 

Find a 24 Hour Emergency Dentist Wherever You Live on Long Island

Emergency Dentists in Nassau County
Locate emergency dentists in the Town of Oyster Bay, Town of Hempstead, Town of North Hempstead, City of Glenn Cove, and the City of Long Beach.

Emergency Dentists in Suffolk County
Locate emergency dentists in the Town of Babylon, Town of Huntington, Town of Brookhaven, Town of East Hampton, Town of Islip, Town of Riverhead, Town of Smithtown, Town of South Hampton, and the Town of Southold.