*Cleaning in the absence of gum disease. Exclusions apply. Cannot be combined with insurance or other offers.
*Cleaning in the absence of gum disease. Exclusions apply. Cannot be combined with insurance or other offers.
Quick Summary
Dental emergencies don’t wait for convenient times. Whether you’ve cracked a tooth, lost a filling, knocked out a tooth, or are experiencing severe dental pain, prompt care matters. A knocked-out tooth has the best chance of reimplantation within an hour, and if it can’t be saved, we can discuss tooth replacement options. Waiting too long can turn a manageable problem into one that requires significantly more time, cost, and discomfort to resolve.
At Marina Pointe Dental, we prioritize emergency cases and work to see urgent patients as quickly as possible, often the same day you call. According to the American Dental Association, an estimated 2 million Americans visit hospital emergency rooms for dental pain each year — yet a visit to the dentist provides the actual dental treatment needed at a fraction of the cost. When you call our office with a dental emergency, we assess your situation over the phone, provide immediate guidance, and get you in as quickly as possible.
We prioritize emergency cases and work to see urgent patients the same day, providing fast relief from dental pain and preventing further damage to your teeth.
Prompt emergency treatment stops minor problems from becoming major issues, saves damaged teeth that might otherwise be lost, and reduces the risk of infection.
Our experienced dentists have the skills and equipment to handle various dental emergencies effectively, from temporary pain relief to permanent solutions.
The steps you take in the first few minutes of a dental emergency can make a real difference. Here is what to do for the most common situations while you wait to be seen.
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Rinse your mouth with warm salt water to clear out debris. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever as directed and apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek to manage swelling. Avoid placing aspirin directly against the gum. If the pain is severe, spreading, or comes with fever or facial swelling, call us immediately.
Rinse gently with warm water and save any broken pieces in a clean bag. Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. Call our office as soon as possible. Even a crack that doesn’t hurt can worsen quickly if left untreated.
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Hold the tooth by the crown, not the root. Rinse it gently without scrubbing or removing any attached tissue. Try to reinsert it in the socket. If that isn’t possible, keep it moist in milk or between your cheek and gum. According to the American Dental Association, time is critical: the sooner a knocked-out tooth is treated, the better the chance of saving it. Call us immediately.
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Avoid chewing on that side of your mouth. If a sharp edge is exposed, dental wax or sugar-free gum can temporarily cover it. Call our office as soon as possible. We offer same-day appointments to repair or replace lost restorations before the tooth sustains further damage.
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Marina Pointe Dental is equipped to handle various dental emergencies affecting Panama City residents. We provide comprehensive emergency care to relieve pain and restore your oral health. Whether you’re experiencing sudden pain, have suffered a dental injury, or are dealing with a failed restoration, our team is prepared to address your urgent needs quickly and effectively.
Some emergencies require same-day treatment — root canal therapy for an infection that has reached the inner pulp, or an emergency extraction when a tooth cannot be saved. Our team evaluates each case and recommends the most appropriate care, whether that’s immediate treatment or a temporary fix while a permanent solution is arranged.
When you arrive, we use digital X-rays and a thorough exam to get a clear picture of what’s happening. Our goal is to get you out of pain and protect your long-term oral health in the same visit.
When you’re in pain, you need a practice that makes room for you fast. At Marina Pointe Dental, we hold space in our schedule for emergency patients every day and work to get urgent cases seen the same day whenever possible. Our Panama City office is equipped to handle most dental emergencies in a single visit.
We accept most major dental insurance plans and offer CareCredit and Cherry financing to keep cost from delaying your care. We are also a provider for RHRP for Reserve members. If you are experiencing a dental emergency right now, contact us and we will get you seen as soon as possible.
Dental emergencies include severe toothaches, knocked-out or dislodged teeth, cracked or broken teeth, dental abscesses with swelling, lost fillings or crowns, and uncontrolled oral bleeding. When in doubt, call us and we will help you determine next steps.
We prioritize emergency patients and work to get urgent cases in the same day you call. When you reach us, we assess your situation over the phone and find the earliest available opening for you.
Hold the tooth by the crown, not the root. Rinse it gently without scrubbing or removing any attached tissue. Try to reinsert it into the socket. If reinsertion is not possible, keep it moist in milk or between your cheek and gum, then call us immediately. Time is critical.
