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Rinse it gently with water, and if possible, try to place it back in the socket. If it won&#8217;t stay, keep it in a small container of milk and call us immediately.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cracked or Broken Tooth:<\/strong> Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean the area. Use a cold compress on the outside of your cheek to keep swelling down.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Severe Toothache:<\/strong> Rinse and floss to ensure nothing is trapped between the teeth. Do not put aspirin directly on the gums, as this can burn the tissue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Why Choose Raines for Emergencies?<\/h4>\n<p>We prioritize emergency cases to ensure you aren&#8217;t left in pain. Because we have <strong>same-day bridge and crown technology<\/strong>, we can often repair a broken tooth permanently in a single visit, rather than sending you home with a temporary fix.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Add our office number <strong><a href=\"tel:+19832098339\">(983) 209-8339<\/a><\/strong> to your contacts now, so you aren&#8217;t searching for a &#8220;dentist near me&#8221; while you&#8217;re in pain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A dental emergency rarely happens at a convenient time. 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