Rocky Mount Family Dentistry

Same-day urgent care

Emergency Dental Care

Pain, broken teeth, knocked-out teeth — call us first. Same-day appointments available.

Dental emergencies don’t wait. If you’re in pain, your tooth is broken, or something feels seriously wrong, call us at 540-489-8191. We hold time every day for emergency patients.

What counts as a dental emergency

Severe tooth pain that’s not improving. A tooth that’s been knocked out. A broken or cracked tooth. A lost filling or crown that’s causing pain. An abscess (swelling or pus near a tooth). Trauma to the mouth, lip, or jaw.

Knocked-out tooth?

Time matters. Pick up the tooth by the crown (not the root), rinse gently without scrubbing, and try to place it back in the socket. If that’s not possible, put it in milk and get to us within an hour. A re-implanted tooth has the best survival odds within the first 30 minutes.

What to do until you get to us

For pain: ibuprofen and a cold compress. For bleeding: gentle gauze pressure. For a broken tooth: rinse with warm salt water and save any pieces. For abscess swelling: don’t apply heat — it makes infection worse.

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Care for your whole family — right here in Rocky Mount.