Dental Emergencies in Woburn, MA
You don’t have to put off getting the dental care you need in an emergency. Contact our team right away for same-day and next-day availability!
Treatment For All Kinds of Dental Emergencies
Emergency dentistry provides immediate care for patients suffering from severe oral pain, toothaches, and dental injuries. The goal is to alleviate pain and get the mouth back to a healthy state again. Since emergencies can happen at any time, dentists provide same-day, after-hours, or weekend appointments. Get the care that can’t wait with emergency dentistry.
Severe Pain / Discomfort
Chipped Tooth
Injuries to Mouth / Jaw
Loose Dental Work
Knocked Out Teeth
Tooth Infections
Did you know…
Knocked out a tooth? Place it in cold milk to preserve the root while you head to your emergency appointment.
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Meet Your Woburn Dentists
Over 30 Years of Combined Experience
Our team of expert dentists is dedicated to your oral health. Your smile is our passion, and we go above and beyond to make sure you leave our office happier and healthier than when you came in.
Dr. Marengi
Dentist
Fun fact: Dr. Marengi has adventured across the entire country (from Seattle to DC) on his bike. When he’s not at the office helping patients reach their dental health goals, you can find him on his bike or in his converted garage, where he built a full-scale gym.
During his years at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Marengi met Dr. Baek, and the rest (as they say) is history. He graduated in 2011 and has since gained experience at multiple associateships.
Now that Dr. Marengi has his own practice with Dr. Baek, he’s proud to offer elevated, personalized dentistry in Woburn.
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Dr. Baek
Dentist
Joyce Baek, DMD, obtained her degrees from Johnson and Wales University and The Ohio State University and went on to receive her dental degree from Tufts University. Her postgraduate education includes occlusion (your bite), short-term orthodontics, and dental photography. Her professional memberships include the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, and Massachusetts Dental Society.
Drs. Marengi and Baek are a husband/wife team who enjoy spending time with their daughter, hiking in the summer, and skiing in the winter.
Dr. Braga
Periodontist
Charles R. Braga, DMD, MMSc, earned his master’s and dental degrees from Harvard University, after obtaining his bachelor’s degree from Boston University, all with the distinction of magna cum laude. He is a recipient of the American Academy of Periodontology’s Award for Excellence as well as the Quintessence Award for Excellence in Periodontology. In his spare time he enjoys travel, computing, politics, and home improvement.
Dr. Sorensen
Dentist
Dr. Sorensen received her BA in psychology from UNC– Chapel Hill in 2011 and her DMD from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 2016. She completed a one year postgraduate training program after dental school at St. Joseph hospital in Providence, earning her certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry. During her postgraduate training she was able to gain extensive experience in all phases of dentistry.
She is affiliated with the American Dental Association ,the RI Dental Association and is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. What Dr. Sorensen enjoys most about dentistry is that it is as much of an art as it is a science.
She enjoys talking to patients who have specific goals and needs making each case and each day unique. Working together with patients to achieve something that makes them happy is her ultimate goal.
What to do in a Dental Emergency
Stay Calm
An unexpected dental injury can be extremely painful, but it’s important not to panic. Nearly every dental issue has a solution and can be treated by a dentist. So don’t worry! We can help.
Control Any Bleeding
If blood is present following an accident or injury, you can use sterile gauze and pressure to control the bleeding. The bleeding should slow within an hour.
Reduce Swelling & Pain
Pain and swelling can be treated with an over-the-counter medication like ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Do not use aspirins that thin the blood as they will prevent clotting and may make it difficult to control bleeding. Applying an ice pack to the cheek near the affected area can also help relieve pain.
Call Us!
Give us a call as soon as you’ve regained control of your situation. We can help determine the severity of your dental injury, and get you in our office as soon as possible for prompt emergency care.
The Importance of Prompt Emergency Care
Same-Day Dental Care
Looking for immediate care? Same-day dentistry gets you in our office right away, so you can quickly get back to a healthy oral state. During your visit, your dentist will examine the dental injury and craft an immediate plan to heal and restore your smile that very same day.
After Hours Appointments
Not all dental emergencies happen during business hours! That’s why we offer after-hours appointments for patients experiencing emergencies that can’t wait to be treated. Call our office to schedule an appointment if you are experiencing a dental emergency beyond our usual hours. Our team will do everything we can to work with your schedule, alleviate your pain, and get your smile back to thriving health.
Weekend Appointments
If a dental emergency occurs over the weekend, there’s no need for you to wait in pain until Monday for an appointment. Our office provides limited weekend availability and appointments by request to ensure you receive the immediate treatment you deserve.
Problem-Focused Exams
When issues arise, our team can perform problem-focused exams (also known as limited exams) to help address the issues. Limited exams allow us to focus on what’s hurting or injured so we can get you out of pain and back to normal again.
Digital X-Rays & Imaging
Better diagnostics means better results. With modern imaging techniques, we can quickly and accurately assess your dental emergency, and create a treatment plan right away, so you can relieve your dental pain and get back to your life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out these frequently asked questions, or call us to speak with our team.
What should I do if I’ve knocked out a tooth?
First, recover your tooth. Grab it by the top (the crown) not the bottom (the root), as this will ensure you don’t damage the tooth further. You can rinse it with warm water, if necessary. Then, you’ll need to replace it in the socket or put it into a container of cold milk to keep it moist until you come in to see the dentist.
Don’t spend too much time trying to treat pain and discomfort. This is an extremely serious dental emergency, and your tooth must be replaced and splinted by your dentist within 1-2 hours to save it. Give us a call right away for immediate instructions, and come see our team ASAP to get the help you need now.
What should I do if my dental work has fallen out?
If possible, recover your dental work and put it in a plastic bag or container that you can bring with you to your appointment. Next, call us right away to schedule that appointment.
This is a serious dental emergency because losing a piece of dental work exposes vulnerable parts of your tooth to bacteria, which can cause infection, further decay or damage, and other complications. Get a same-day appointment, and you can restore your smile with a new filling, crown, or other restorative dental work.
What should I do about a severe toothache?
A severe toothache that lasts 1-2 days or longer usually indicates a tooth infection, which can be a very serious dental emergency. You may need root canal therapy to restore your tooth and prevent it from dying.
Call us immediately to schedule an appointment. Until that appointment, you can use Orajel or a similar topical numbing product to numb the tooth, or take over-the-counter pain relievers. Applying an ice pack may also help with your discomfort until you can get treatment for your condition.
What should I do about a chipped, broken or cracked tooth?
Even if the damage seems minor, call us for a same-day emergency appointment. Sometimes it’s difficult to know the severity of a chip, break or crack without a professional dental exam. A broken or cracked tooth can easily become infected if it’s not treated quickly. This can cause further and unnecessary complications.
Call us and come see our team as soon as you can. Your dentist will examine the tooth and determine the extent of the damage. From there, they can offer their best recommendations to repair and protect your smile.
What should I do about a loose tooth?
A loose tooth after a dental injury is a serious emergency. Without proper care, the nerves supporting your tooth may die, or the tooth may fall out of your mouth entirely. You need to call our team immediately for a same-day appointment.
Once you’ve scheduled your appointment, avoid touching the loose tooth with your tongue or fingers. The less you move it around, the better. Once you get to our office, your dentist will splint and stabilize the tooth by attaching it to the adjacent teeth. This allows it to heal and re-attach to your gums.
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