General & Family dentistry
Emergency Dentist in Cornelia, GA
If you have a dental emergency near Cornelia, call Ferdos Family Dental at (706) 778-6260 during office hours. Dental emergencies include severe toothaches, knocked-out or broken teeth, lost crowns or fillings, and swelling. If you have facial swelling that is spreading, a high fever, or trouble breathing or swallowing, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.
Life-threatening symptoms? Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for spreading facial swelling, high fever, or trouble breathing or swallowing.
Emergency Dentistry for Cornelia-area patients
Dental emergencies rarely happen at a convenient time. When they do, quick, calm action can save a tooth and keep a problem from getting worse. Call us first, describe what happened, and our team will tell you how soon you should be seen.
Our office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We do our best to see urgent problems as quickly as the schedule allows.
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What to do right now
Knocked-out adult tooth
Pick it up by the crown, not the root. Rinse gently, and try to place it back in the socket. If you cannot, keep it in milk and call us right away. Time matters most.
Broken or chipped tooth
Rinse with warm water, save any pieces, and use a cold compress on the cheek for swelling.
Severe toothache
Rinse with warm salt water and floss gently to remove trapped food. Do not put aspirin directly on the gum.
Lost crown or filling
Keep the crown. Temporary dental cement from a pharmacy can protect the tooth until your visit.
Swelling or abscess
Call us promptly. Spreading swelling with fever or trouble breathing needs the emergency room.
Problems that should be seen quickly
- Pain that keeps you awake or is not relieved by over-the-counter medicine
- A tooth that has been knocked out, pushed in, or loosened by an injury
- A broken tooth with sharp edges or exposed inner tooth
- Swelling in the gums, face, or jaw
- A lost crown on a sensitive or broken tooth
How an emergency visit works
Call first
Tell us what happened so we can advise you and fit you into the schedule.
Focused exam
We examine the area and take an X-ray if needed to find the cause.
Relief
The first goal is to relieve pain and stabilize the tooth.
Follow-up plan
If more treatment is needed, such as a crown or root canal, we explain options and schedule it.
Questions patients ask
Emergency Dentistry FAQs
What counts as a dental emergency?
Severe pain, a knocked-out or broken tooth, swelling, bleeding that will not stop, and a lost crown on a painful tooth are all reasons to call promptly.
Should I go to the ER for a toothache?
Most toothaches are best treated by a dentist. Go to the emergency room if you have spreading facial swelling, high fever, trouble breathing or swallowing, or a jaw injury from trauma.
Can a knocked-out tooth be saved?
Sometimes, especially if it is replanted or placed in milk and you are seen within about an hour. Baby teeth should not be put back in; call us for guidance.
Do you see emergencies for new patients?
Yes. You do not need to be an existing patient to call us about a dental emergency.
What if it happens after hours?
Call our office line at (706) 778-6260 for guidance. For life-threatening symptoms, call 911.
Ready to schedule your visit?
New patients of all ages are welcome. Call our team and we will find a time that works for you.