Emergency Treatment

Like it or not, accidents happen,and problems with your teeth, mouth, gums or jaw can hurt. Philadelphia dentist Dr. Gerald Regni knows that if you are hurting or have had an accident, it's important that you receive treatment right away.

Putting off dental treatment only increases the risk of permanent damage later, and can result in the need for lengthy and more expensive treatment down the road. If you are in pain, have lost a filling or have broken a tooth, please call our emergency number now.

Whether you have been our patient in the past or not, Dr. Regni's office will make sure that you are seen and helped as soon as possible.

To arrange for emergency treatment, please call us right away at 866-231-0456.  The sooner that you call, the sooner we can help you.

Do you have a dental emergency?

A dental emergency can be the result of an accident or injury, but it can also be the result of a need to get treatment that you have been putting off for a while. Pain is your body's signal that something is wrong, and means that it is time for you to seek treatment from Dr. Regni.

Here are some of the things that should be considered a dental emergency, plus some simple steps you can take to minimize pain before you come into our office for your emergency appointment.

Toothache -- Rinse your mouth out with warm water. Then use dental floss to make sure there isn't any food or other debris causing the pain. Call our emergency number 866-231-0456, and we will make sure that you are seen right away.

Bitten Lip or Tongue -- Clean the area and apply an ice pack to reduce swelling. If the bleeding doesn't stop, come into our office to see Dr. Regni right away or go to a hospital emergency room.

Broken Tooth -- Save any pieces of the broken tooth and rinse your mouth out with warm water. Apply a cold compress to the area to decrease swelling and pain until you can come in to see Dr. Regni.

Broken Jaw -- Apply a cold compress to limit swelling and see Dr. Regni immediately.

Knocked Out Tooth -- Gently rinse off the knocked out tooth without removing any attached tissue. If possible, hold the tooth in place in the socket. Otherwise, put the tooth in a glass of milk and come in to see Dr. Regni immediately.

Object Stuck in Teeth -- Carefully try to remove the object with dental floss. (Don't try using a sharp instrument instead!) If you're unable to dislodge the object with dental floss, call our office for an emergency appointment.

Lost Dental Filling or Dental Crown -- Call our emergency line, 866-231-0456 for an emergency appointment. For dental fillings, seal the area with a piece of sugarless gum or over-the-counter dental cement. If a dental crown has come loose, seal it with dental cement, and bring it with you to your appointment.

Dental Abscess -- If you notice a painful, pimple-like swelling on your gums, rinse with salt water and immediately contact our office at 866-231-0456. Dental abscesses can lead to more serious infections if not treated promptly.

Call 1-866-231-0456 or click here to request an appointment online.