Dental Emergencies

Urgent Care When You Need It Most

Dental emergencies can be painful, stressful, and unpredictable, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. At The Christiana Center for Oral Surgery & Dental Implants, we’re here to help when it matters most by offering fast, skilled care to relieve pain, treat trauma, and protect your long-term health.

What Qualifies as a Dental Emergency?

Not every dental issue needs immediate treatment. However, when something feels wrong, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Prompt care can prevent complications, reduce pain, and protect your oral and overall health. If you’re experiencing a dental emergency, call us right away at 302-292-1600.

Here are some of the most common conditions we treat:

• Knocked out or dislodged teeth
• Cracked, broken, or fractured teeth
• Severe tooth pain, swelling, or dental abscesses

If you’re unsure whether your issue is urgent, don’t wait—give us a call. Our team can walk you through what to do next and help you determine if immediate care is needed.

When to Seek Emergency Oral Surgery

You should contact an oral surgeon right away if you’re experiencing persistent, sharp, or escalating pain.
Delaying treatment may lead to worsening pain, permanent damage, or more involved procedures later. Our team can quickly evaluate your condition and provide the right care without unnecessary wait times or referrals.

Emergency Services We Provide

Our team specializes in oral surgery procedures that require urgent attention. These include:

Tooth Extractions

We perform emergency extractions for teeth that are severely damaged, infected, or causing significant pain. Sedation options are available to keep you comfortable throughout the procedure.

Dental Trauma Repair

if you’ve suffered a facial injury or knocked out a tooth, we can assess, stabilize, and repair the damage—preserving your natural tooth whenever possible.

Infections & Abscess Treatment

We treat infections by draining abscesses, prescribing medication when needed, and removing the source of infection to stop it from spreading.

Pain Relief & Diagnosis

We work to quickly identify the root cause of your toothache or discomfort and provide immediate relief—whether the issue is an impacted tooth, advanced decay, or something else.

What to Do in a Dental Emergency

While waiting to be seen, there are a few steps you can take to protect your health:

• For a knocked-out tooth: Handle the tooth by the crown, not the root. Rinse gently, and try to place it back in the socket or store it in milk or saliva until you arrive
• For pain and swelling: Apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek and take over-the-counter pain relievers as directe

Give us a call, we’ll guide you through the next steps and make sure you’re seen as quickly as possible.

Why Choose Christiana Center for Emergency Dentistry?

Dental emergencies can be overwhelming, but at Christiana Center, you’ll never face them alone. Our patients choose us because:

• We offer same-day emergency appointments at three convenient locations
• Our board-certified surgeons are highly experienced in trauma, infection, and pain management
• We use advanced imaging and digital technology to make accurate diagnoses and deliver faster, safer treatment
• We’re known for our calm, compassionate approach, especially when patients are in distress

You don’t have to go to the ER for a dental emergency. Our practice is equipped to provide the care you need, with the reassurance of seeing an oral health specialist, fast.

Contact Us Today

Call us at 302-292-1600. Our team is ready to help you on your way toward optimum health.