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Emergency Dentistry: Get Dental Care When You Need it Most
David A. Goodman, DMD, and Alan C. Ko, DMD, understand that dental emergencies can happen anytime and often when least expected. Drs. Alan Ko, Saeed Kashefi, and Brittany Bressler are trained to handle most, if not all, dental emergencies for patients in and around Milford, Massachusetts. Whether you need urgent attention from an excruciating toothache, knocked-out tooth or cracked tooth, you can trust our dental team for expert care.
What are the common dental emergencies?
Not every dental issue can be anticipated, even with regular care. Healthy smiles can still suffer unexpected injuries or experience sudden discomfort that calls immediate attention. Emergency dentistry is designed to provide fast, effective care when accidents or unforeseen dental issues arise.
Here are the common dental emergencies.
- Unbearable toothaches
- Knocked-out teeth
- Cracked or fractured teeth
- A loose dental crown or filling
- Dental infection signs, including tooth discoloration and swollen gums
When you have a dental emergency, the sooner you address it, the better. Delaying treatment causes unnecessary discomfort and increases the risk of further health complications, including tooth loss and widespread infections. Don’t put off treatment when dental emergencies strike. Visit our dental office immediately for appropriate care.
How do we help with dental emergencies?
A dental emergency is never convenient and can involve permanent tooth damage. Our office is here to help you when you need dental care. Once you get in touch, our team will provide first-aid tips to manage pain and prevent further complications. When you arrive at our dental office, we’ll help your dental situation with the following treatments.
- Tooth fillings to manage tooth decay and minor damage
- Dental crowns for extensively damaged teeth
- Emergency dental extractions for teeth beyond repair
- Pain medications and antibiotics to manage dental infections
Even if we cannot provide complete treatment on the same day, we’ll ensure you receive temporary relief to manage pain or discomfort until a later appointment. Emergency dental care is designed to stabilize your symptoms and provide immediate support, helping control pain, swelling, or bleeding. This approach ensures you remain comfortable and secure while waiting for the complete treatment that best suits your needs.
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New Patients: (508) 850-0686 | Existing Patients: (508) 478-3800
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Are dental emergencies preventable?
While we are always here to help you with dental emergencies, it would be better to avoid them in the first place. Here are a few tips to prevent dental emergencies.
- Stay on schedule with your regular dental visits. Routine dental exams and cleanings help detect and treat dental issues before they become an emergency.
- If you use your teeth to chew hard substances (fingernails, candies, etc.), remember these foods can be rough on your teeth and cause breakages.
- Do you play sports? Invest in a customized mouthguard to protect your teeth from sports injuries.
- Practice diligent oral hygiene at home. This means you brush and floss your teeth daily to reduce the risk of gum disease and tooth decay.
- If you chronically grind your teeth, wear a nightguard. Untreated bruxism can result in extensive tooth damage.
Do you need emergency dentistry?
Do you have a cracked or knocked-out tooth? Don’t fret! Remember, we’re here for you—whenever you need us. When you need emergency dentistry in Milford, MA, call (508) 850-0686 to book an appointment with David A. Goodman, DMD, or Alan C. Ko, DMD.
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Alan Ko, DMD
Alan Ko, DMD, studied Biology at Washington University in St. Louis (BA Magna Cum Laude), Dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania (DMD Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s Scholarship recipient, Louis I. Grossman Award in Endodontics, and Academy of General Dentistry Award Recipient), did his residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH)/Harvard Medical School (General Practice Residency and Clinical Instructor Massachusetts General Hospital), was a guest lecturer at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and Massachusetts General Hospital (General Practice Residency). Dr. Ko’s clinical focuses are craniofacial development in children, sleep/airway dentistry, TMD and occlusion, regenerative oral surgery, and reconstructive restorative/prosthetic dentistry, including Invisalign and dental implants. He is a member of the American Dental Association and Massachusetts Dental Society and has been named as Boston’s Top Dentists since 2012.
Brittany Bressler, DMD
Brittany Bressler, DMD, attended the University of New Hampshire-Durham (magna cum laude, studying psychology and pre-dental studies). Then, she attended Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA (Doctorate in Dental Medicine). At Tufts, she was the Vice President of the local chapter of the American Association of Women Dentists. Dr. Bressler has been named one of Boston Magazine’s Top Dentists for the last four years.
Saeed Kashefi, DMD, FAGD
Saeed Kashefi, DMD, FAGD, attended Harvard University (Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Literature and Creative Writing, cum laude), the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (doctorate, cum laude: He also won the JR Schmidt Fixed Prosthodontics Award), and the BWH/ Harvard-Wide General Practice Residency Program in Hospital Dentistry (residency and fellowship). He stayed on the BWH staff before taking over as clinician attending at the Massachusetts General Hospital, where he served for 16 years. Dr. Kashefi was also the Clinical Instructor at Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Dental Medicine during this time. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Hospital Dentists and Academy of General Dentistry.
Cristina Hantavis MS, CCC-SLP
Cristina Hantavis MS, CCC-SLP, is a licensed and certified Speech and Language Pathologist with extensive training in orofacial myology. She believes that oral health is deeply connected to our general health and takes a holistic approach that targets the whole body by working with the muscles of the face and mouth. Cristina previously worked in private and elementary school settings with children experiencing moderate to severe cognitive, linguistic, and behavioral challenges. She uses this experience to help children facing such issues in her current role.
David Goodman, DMD (retired)
David Goodman, DMD (retired), joined our practice in 1984. Our office was founded in 1975 by Dr. Carl DiGregorio, and since partnering with him, Dr. Goodman has been devoted to delivering exceptional dental care to Milford families. Although he retired in 2021, our practice still carries his philosophy of treating patients as whole people beyond just their teeth.