Emergency Dentist in Hicksville, NY
Severe tooth pain, a knocked-out tooth, a broken crown, or a cracked tooth? Call or text us at (516) 931-4500 as soon as possible. We do our best to accommodate emergency patients quickly.
When Something Feels Wrong, Reach Out
Dental problems rarely arrive at a convenient time. A sudden toothache, a chipped or cracked tooth, or a crown that comes loose can be stressful and painful. If you are experiencing a dental emergency, call or text our office at (516) 931-4500 as soon as possible. We do our best to accommodate emergency patients quickly.
When you reach out, our team will ask what happened and how you are feeling, then help you understand your next steps. Existing patients and new patients from Hicksville and nearby communities like Levittown, Bethpage, and Westbury are welcome to contact us.
What Counts as a Dental Emergency?
Some situations need prompt attention to relieve pain or give a tooth the best chance of being saved. Common examples include:
- Severe tooth pain that does not go away or keeps you from eating or sleeping
- A knocked-out tooth from a fall, sports injury, or accident
- A broken or loose crown
- A cracked or broken tooth, especially if it is painful or has a sharp edge
Go to an emergency room or call 911 if you have significant facial swelling, swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing, a high fever with dental pain, uncontrolled bleeding, or a head or jaw injury.
What to do until you are seen
- Toothache: rinse with warm water and gently floss to remove anything caught between teeth. A cold compress on the outside of the cheek may help. Do not place aspirin directly on the gums.
- Knocked-out tooth: pick it up by the crown (the chewing part), not the root. If it is dirty, rinse it briefly without scrubbing. If you can, place it back in the socket; otherwise keep it in milk. Contact us right away, since time matters.
- Broken or loose crown: keep the crown if you have it and bring it with you. Avoid chewing on that side.
- Cracked tooth: rinse with warm water, apply a cold compress for swelling, and avoid biting on the tooth.
What to Expect at Our Office
Our goal is to understand the problem, ease your discomfort, and explain your options clearly.
Contact us
Call or text (516) 931-4500 during office hours and describe what happened. Our team will let you know how soon we can see you.
Evaluation
We examine the area and take digital X-rays to see what is happening beneath the surface. Pearl AI highlights findings so you can see them too.
Relief and a plan
We focus first on relieving pain and protecting the tooth, then walk you through the treatment options for a lasting repair.
Follow-up care
That may mean a filling, a crown, or an extraction. If root canal therapy is needed, we coordinate care and, in most cases, refer you to a trusted endodontist.
Emergency Care for Every Age
We treat patients of all ages, so whether it is a child who chipped a tooth on the playground or a parent with a cracked molar, you can reach out to the same trusted office. If the emergency involves a tooth that was previously restored, such as a crown or bridge, we can evaluate whether it can be recemented or needs to be replaced.
Many dental emergencies start as small problems. Keeping up with regular cleanings and exams, wearing a mouthguard for contact sports, and wearing a custom nightguard if you grind your teeth can all help lower the chances of an urgent visit.
Dental Emergency FAQ
Having a Dental Emergency?
Tell us what happened and how you are feeling. Our team will help you understand your next steps and how soon we can see you.
Online booking is for routine cleanings and exams only. For a dental emergency, please call or text (516) 931-4500 rather than booking online or waiting for a message reply.
Visit Our Hicksville Office
184 West Old Country Road
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 931-4500 (call or text)
comfortdentalhicksville@gmail.com
Located on West Old Country Road with easy parking. New and returning patients are welcome by appointment.
