Dental emergencies can occur anywhere at anytime. Our Shippensburg dentist office pride ourselves on delivering efficient, high-quality care to ensure patients receive the best care in their time of need. Dr. Zachary Sisler will take the time necessary to help diagnose and treat your dental emergency, often the same day.
If you’re experiencing a dental emergency, call (717)-532-8740 to discuss your concerns and receive instruction on how to proceed and minimize damage.
Tips for Common Dental Emergencies
- Toothache
A toothache can indicate a range of possible dental concerns. If you are suffering from sudden tooth pain, contact our office and we will schedule a visit if necessary. Over the counter pain medication such as ibuprofen may help to ease the pain. DO NOT apply anything directly to the affected tooth surface. - Object Caught In Teeth
In the event of food particles or an object lodged between teeth, gently use dental floss to try and remove it. NEVER use a sharp object or anything other than dental floss to avoid damaging the teeth or gums. If you are unable to remove the object, call our office for advice on how to proceed. - Loose Tooth
If a child has a very loose primary (baby) tooth, gently remove it to avoid inhaling or swallowing the tooth. If an older child has a loose permanent tooth as a result of an accident, contact our office immediately for instruction on how to proceed. - Knocked Out Tooth
If a tooth is accidentally knocked out, contact us immediately for advice on how to proceed and possibly save the tooth. Pick up the tooth by the crown (top of the tooth), rinse with warm water and place in a clean container of milk. - Broken, Chipped or Fractured Tooth
In the event of tooth damage, contact our office immediately for instruction on how to proceed. If possible, locate and save the tooth fragment. Rinse the mouth with warm water and use a cold compress as needed for pain.