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Emergency Care

If you are experiencing a dental emergency and it is during regular office hours, contact us at 845-358-1728. If your emergency is taking place after office hours, please call our office to receive information on how to reach Dr. Wallach.

We understand that dental emergency situations do arise and we strive to respond as quickly as possible. Dr. Wallach reserves special times throughout the day to treat patients with emergency dental needs. Please call our office as early in the day so we can address your emergency as soon as possible.

It is important that you do not ignore dental emergencies. Common dental emergencies are a toothache, pain in the teeth, jaw or gums, broken teeth, knocked out tooth, broken fillings, and swelling in the gums or mouth.

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What To Do In A Dental Emergency

Knocked out tooth

Contact our office immediately. Retrieve the tooth, if possible, holding it by the crown (the part that is usually exposed in the mouth). Gently rinse the root in water if it is dirty, but do not scrub or remove attached tissue fragments. Store the tooth in a small container with your own saliva or milk. Knocked out teeth have the highest survival rate if they return to the socket within one hour of being knocked out.

Lost or Broken Filling or Crown

Contact our office immediately. Retrieve the tooth, if possible, holding it by the crown (the part that is usually exposed in the mouth). Gently rinse the root in water if it is dirty, but do not scrub or remove attached tissue fragments. Store the tooth in a small container with your own saliva or milk. Knocked out teeth have the highest survival rate if they return to the socket within one hour of being knocked out.

Toothache

If you have a toothache, contact us as soon as possible. You may try rinsing your mouth with warm water or flossing to remove any lodged food. If you have swelling, a cold compress applied to the outside of the mouth or cheek may alleviate discomfort and reduce swelling. Do not put painkillers directly against the gums or aching tooth as they may damage the gum tissue.

Abscess

If you suspect you have an abscess, contact our office immediately. An abscess is a potentially serious condition that can worsen with time and spread the infection to the rest of your body if left untreated. To ease discomfort, try rinsing with a mild saltwater solution. Do not attempt to open or drain the abscess.

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