Dental emergencies in Brownsburg don't follow office hours, and Swartout Dental is structured to respond quickly when patients need urgent care. Dr. Swartout sees emergency cases for acute toothache, cracked or broken teeth, knocked-out teeth, lost crowns or fillings, and dental abscesses — conditions where delayed treatment can lead to significantly worse outcomes. Patients are triaged by severity, and Dr. Swartout prioritises same-day appointments for cases involving active pain or risk of infection. If you're experiencing a dental emergency, call the practice directly — the team will assess your situation and get you in as quickly as possible.
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Pick the tooth up by the crown (not the root), rinse it gently with milk or saline if dirty, and either place it back in the socket or store it in milk or between your cheek and gum to keep it moist. Call Swartout Dental immediately — re-implantation success drops sharply after 60 minutes outside the mouth.
Severe, throbbing pain that doesn't subside with over-the-counter pain relief, pain accompanied by swelling of the face or jaw, or pain with a fever are all signs of a potentially serious infection that requires same-day attention. A dull ache that comes and goes is still worth calling about, but is less likely to require immediate intervention.
Yes — Swartout Dental accepts emergency appointments from new patients in the Brownsburg area. Dr. Swartout will conduct a focused emergency exam, address the immediate problem, and discuss a longer-term treatment plan once the acute issue is resolved.