Emergency Dentist in Unionville, CT — Same-Day Care When You Need It Most

A toothache at 2 AM. A cracked tooth at a weekend barbecue. A child who falls and knocks out a tooth at soccer practice. Dental emergencies are stressful, painful, and always happen at the worst possible time. What matters most is getting the right care quickly.

At Newpoint Family Dental in Unionville, CT, we reserve time in our schedule every day specifically for emergency patients. When you call with an urgent problem, we work to get you in the same day — because waiting days for an appointment when you're in pain is simply unacceptable.

What Counts as a Dental Emergency?

If you're in pain, something is broken, or something is knocked out — it's an emergency. Common dental emergencies we treat include:

• Severe toothache — Throbbing pain that won't let up, often a sign of infection or abscess
• Cracked or broken tooth — From biting something hard, trauma, or an old filling failing
• Knocked-out tooth — A true time-sensitive emergency where quick action can save the tooth
• Lost filling or crown — Exposes the tooth to sensitivity and further damage
• Dental abscess — Swelling, pus, fever — this needs immediate treatment
• Broken braces wire or appliance — Poking into cheek or gums
• Soft tissue injuries — Cuts or tears to lips, cheeks, gums, or tongue

What to Do While Waiting for Your Appointment

Knocked-out tooth: Pick it up by the crown (not the root), gently rinse without scrubbing, and try to place it back in the socket. If that's not possible, store it in milk or saliva and get to us within 30 minutes for the best chance of saving it.

Toothache: Rinse with warm salt water, take over-the-counter pain relievers (ibuprofen works well for dental pain), and apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek if there's swelling.

Cracked tooth: Rinse with warm water, apply a cold compress, and avoid chewing on that side. If a piece broke off, try to save it and bring it with you.

Lost crown: If you can, slip it back over the tooth with a dab of toothpaste or denture adhesive as a temporary measure. Don't use super glue.

Why Choose Newpoint for Emergency Care

Emergency dentistry isn't just about fixing the immediate problem — it's about doing it right the first time so you don't end up back in the chair a week later. Dr. Tabai's background in oral surgery means even complex emergencies can be handled in-house, without referrals or delays. Patients from Farmington, Avon, Simsbury, Canton, and across Farmington Valley know they can count on us when it matters most.

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