What to Do If You Have a Dental Emergency in Bloomington, MN

What Counts as a Dental Emergency?

If you're experiencing pain, swelling, bleeding, or trauma to the mouth, it’s always a good idea to contact us. We can help determine if you need urgent care.

Here are the most common dental emergencies we treat:

• Severe toothache or pressure
  
• Broken or chipped tooth
  
• Knocked-out (avulsed) tooth
  
• Lost crown or filling
  
• Swelling or infection (abscess)
  
• Bleeding that doesn’t stop
  
• Broken denture or dental appliance
  

Not sure if it’s an emergency? Give us a call and we’ll guide you.

What to Do While You Wait for Your Appointment

Knowing what to do in the moment can help reduce pain and prevent complications. Here’s how to handle common dental emergencies before you get to our office:

Toothache or Swelling

• Rinse your mouth with warm salt water
  
• Use cold compresses on the outside of the cheek
  
• Take over-the-counter pain relievers (not aspirin directly on the gum)
  
• Call us to schedule an emergency appointment
  

Chipped or Broken Tooth

• Save any tooth fragments, if possible
  
• Rinse your mouth gently
  
• Apply gauze if there’s bleeding
  
• Use dental wax or sugar-free gum to cover any sharp edges
  

Knocked-Out Tooth

• Handle the tooth by the crown (not the root)
  
• Rinse gently if dirty, but do not scrub
  
• Try to place the tooth back in the socket
  
• If that’s not possible, store it in milk or saliva
  
• Get to our office within 30–60 minutes
  

Lost Filling or Crown

• Clean the area gently
  
• Use dental cement (available at pharmacies) or sugar-free gum as a temporary fix
  
• Avoid chewing on that side
  
• We’ll provide a long-term restorative solution
  

Can a Dental Emergency Wait?

If you're in pain or notice swelling, the answer is usually no — especially if you have:

• Sensitivity to heat or pressure
  
• Pain that interferes with eating or sleeping
  
• Signs of infection (swelling, fever, bad taste in the mouth)
  

Delaying care can lead to more complicated — and costly — issues. We’re here to offer quick relief and long-term solutions.

How We Handle Dental Emergencies at Bloom & Smile Dental

When you call with a dental emergency, we’ll do everything we can to get you seen the same day. Our approach includes:

• Fast pain relief and stabilization
  
• Clear explanation of what’s happening
  
• Gentle, judgment-free care — no lectures
  
• Long-term treatment planning if needed
  

We may use digital X-rays or an intraoral camera to diagnose the issue with accuracy and speed.

Whether it’s a quick filling or a root canal, we’ll walk you through your options and get you back to feeling like yourself.

Emergency Dentistry for Patients in Bloomington, Richfield & Edina

Our office is located just off E Bloomington Fwy, making it easy to reach from anywhere in:

• Bloomington, MN
  
• Richfield, MN
  
• Edina, MN
  
• Surrounding communities
  

We also accept PPO dental insurance and offer CareCredit financing for emergency care that may not be covered.