Emergency Dentistry in Gulfport

In Pain Right Now? Do This First

Knocked-out tooth. Pick the tooth up by the crown — never the root. Don’t scrub it. If you can, gently place it back in the socket; if not, keep it in milk or tucked inside your cheek. Then call us right away — the first hour matters most.

Severe toothache. Rinse with warm salt water and floss gently to clear anything trapped. Take over-the-counter pain relief as directed on the label. Don’t place aspirin on the gum — it can burn the tissue. Then call us.

Swelling in the face or jaw. Hold a cold compress against the outside of the cheek, 15 minutes on and 15 minutes off. Swelling can signal an infection, so call us as soon as you can.

Broken tooth or lost crown. Save every piece and rinse with warm water. If a crown came off, keep it — it can often be reattached. Avoid chewing on that side, and call us.

Dental Emergencies We Treat

• Severe toothache or throbbing pain
• Knocked-out, loose, or shifted teeth
• Broken, cracked, or chipped teeth
• Lost fillings and crowns
• Abscesses, infection, and swelling
• Bleeding gums after an injury
• Dental trauma from an accident or injury
• Broken or damaged dentures

We treat emergency patients ages 13 and up, including dental trauma. For children under 13, we’ll help point your family to a pediatric provider. Not sure if it counts? Call and describe it — we’ll help you decide what to do next.

What Happens When You Call

You’ll reach a real member of our team, who will ask what happened, how much pain you’re in, and whether anything is swollen or bleeding. As long as our schedule allows, we’ll work to see you the same day. When you come in, Dr. Randy Buntyn will examine the area, take an X-ray if needed, and focus first on relieving your pain. Then we’ll explain what it will take to fix it — no pressure, no surprises.

Cost & Insurance for Emergency Visits

Worrying about cost makes a hard day harder, so we keep it straightforward. An emergency visit starts with an exam and any X-rays needed to find the problem, and we’ll explain your options and the cost before we begin treatment. If your insurance allows you to see an out-of-network provider, we’re happy to file your claim and give you our best estimate of your benefits. We also offer CareCredit financing to help you spread out the cost of care.

Emergency Dental FAQs

What should I do if my tooth gets knocked out?

Handle the tooth by the crown, not the root, and don’t scrub it. Place it gently back in the socket if you can; otherwise keep it in milk or inside your cheek to stay moist. Then call us right away — a knocked-out tooth is most savable within the first hour.

What counts as a dental emergency?

Severe pain, swelling, bleeding that won’t stop, a knocked-out or broken tooth, or a lost filling or crown are all reasons to call us promptly. If you’re unsure, call and describe what’s happening and we’ll help you decide what to do.

Should I go to the ER or the dentist?

Go to the ER for trouble breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, a possible broken jaw, or a fever with spreading swelling. For tooth pain, broken teeth, and most swelling, an ER can usually only prescribe medication — a dentist can treat the cause.

My tooth broke but it doesn’t hurt. Do I still need to come in?

Yes. A tooth can be damaged below the surface even when it isn’t painful yet, and seeing it early often means a simpler, less costly repair. Save any broken pieces and give us a call.

Do you treat children in a dental emergency?

We see emergency patients ages 13 and up, and we treat dental trauma. For a child under 13, we’ll help point your family to a pediatric provider who can care for them.

How do I reach you with a dental emergency?

Call us at (228) 875-3343. We’re at 1423 Magnolia St., Suite J, Gulfport, MS 39507, open Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A phone call is the fastest way to reach us.