Knocked‑out or broken teeth, severe toothaches, bites/lacerations, or jaw injuries—you can call Winyah Dental Group’s emergency line at 843‑314‑3935 OR 843-545-1295 for prompt, same‑day care. Either phone number may be used after hours.
If you’re unsure, it’s always better to call and consult the Winyah Dental team to avoid complications. Common dental emergencies in Georgetown and Pawleys Island include:
Knocked out (avulsed) teeth
Broken or cracked teeth
Severe toothaches
Jaw injuries
Lost fillings or crowns
Soft tissue injuries (e.g., bitten tongue or lip)
Abscesses or infections
Foreign objects stuck between teeth
Winyah Dental Group specializes in handling dental emergencies with precision, compassion, and urgency, right here in Georgetown and Pawleys Island.
Our expert dental team understands that emergencies don’t follow business hours. That’s why we provide after-hours emergency dental services, giving our patients peace of mind 24/7.
1. Severe Toothache or Dental Pain: Sudden, sharp, or throbbing toothaches can indicate serious underlying infections or decay that demand prompt evaluation and treatment.
2. Knocked-Out Tooth (Avulsed Tooth): A knocked-out tooth has the best chance of survival if treated within the first hour.
3. Broken or Chipped Tooth: Fractured or chipped teeth vary in severity, but they all require immediate attention to avoid infection or long-term damage.
4. Injuries to Tongue, Lips, or Cheeks: Soft tissue injuries in the mouth can bleed excessively and may increase the risk of infection if not properly cleaned or stitched.
5. Possible Broken Jaw: Jaw injuries from falls, sports accidents, or collisions should be treated urgently to avoid complications like misalignment or permanent damage.
Call our office or the after-hours emergency line; our team will assess the urgency and guide you on the safest next step.
We perform quick but thorough evaluations using digital X-rays and exams to diagnose the root cause of your emergency.
Our priority is to alleviate pain and control bleeding with local anesthetics, medications, or immediate temporary restorations if needed.
Based on findings, we recommend the best immediate and long-term solutions—such as extractions, root canals, or crown placement.
We schedule follow-up care, check healing progress, and provide aftercare instructions, prescriptions, and referrals if specialist attention is needed.
Simple steps to reduce pain and damage before professional dental care arrives.
Keep your head elevated, rinse gently, and avoid extreme temperatures until we can examine it.
Place tooth in milk or saliva, never scrub, and call us immediately for reimplantation.
Use dental wax to cover sharp edges and avoid chewing on the injured side.
Apply clean pressure with cloth, rinse with salt water, and use a cold compress.
Floss gently to dislodge objects; never use sharp tools. Call us if it persists.
If flossing will not remove debris between teeth, a dental appointment must be scheduled to remove the object. Please call our dental office or our AFTER HOURS DENTAL EMERGENCY LINE to decide what solution is best for you.
If you think your jaw may be broken, apply a cold compress and proceed to your local Oral Surgeon immediately:
Georgetown/Murrells Inlet/Pawleys Island – South Strand Oral Surgery
Myrtle Beach/Conway – Coastal Carolina Oral Surgery
Surfside Beach- Dr. Jeffrey H. Wallen DDS
Charleston- Charleston Oral and Facial Surgery
A panoramic radiograph must be taken to verify the presence of a fracture. Most jaw fractures must be treated by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. We will do our best to help you find proper treatment as soon as possible. Please call our AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY DENTISTS LINE for assistance or visit the Emergency Room.
If a tooth is fractured it will be very sensitive. There are multiple ways a tooth can fracture. The initial sensitivity will subside over the first few hours of the injury. Some fractures require a small filling, while others require root canal therapy. Proper diagnosis is the only means of defining necessary treatment. Call our AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY DENTIST LINE and we will see you as soon as we can.
Thoroughly clean the cut, then hold a cold compress against it. This injury can range from moderate to severe requiring stitches. In some cases this can be treated with firm pressure. Some lacerations require stitches. If the bleeding is severe please go to the Emergency Room or call 911.
An emergency dentist must be reached as quickly as possible. We are on call 24/7, but it can still take some time to assemble a team to care for you or your loved one. The best storage medium is a cup with a small amount of saliva from the person who lost the tooth. Place the tooth in the cup completely covered in saliva and call our AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY DENTAL LINE immediately.
Rinse your mouth and the area around the tooth, then floss around the tooth to make sure that debris is not causing the pain. Do not put an aspirin on the tooth because it can damage your gum tissue. Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs must be prescribed, but take 24-36 hours to take effect. If the tooth pain is spontaneous, make sure to keep your head elevated while resting. This should minimize the throbbing sensation.
Contact our Georgetown dental or Pawleys Island dental office for an appointment if the pain persists..
While it is important to place the temporary crown back on the tooth, having a temporary off will not cause damage to the tooth. Some teeth are extremely sensitive due to the exposure of the structure underneath the enamel. This sensitivity should subside shortly, but it is still important to call our office during business hours to have the temporary reseated.
The temporary is an important placeholder for the permanent crown and should not be left off for more than 48 hours. If you are unable to make it into our office, temporary dental cement can be purchased at most drug stores and is almost identical to what we use in the office.
Looking for an emergency dentist? Call us now with your dental emergency!
We reserve slots daily for urgent dental needs, ensuring you’re seen quickly, without long waits or delayed care.
Our offices are equipped with panoramic X-rays and digital scanners to provide fast, accurate diagnosis of complex dental emergencies.
We work closely with trusted local oral surgery centers to streamline referrals for jaw injuries or complex surgical intervention.
From toddlers with chipped baby teeth to seniors with lost crowns, we treat dental emergencies across every stage of life.
If you’re suffering from a painful, urgent dental issue, every minute matters. Reach out to our team now and get expert help with your dental emergency. With Winyah Dental Group, you’re never alone in a crisis.
Ideally, within 30 to 60 minutes for the best chance of saving the tooth through reimplantation.
Handle the tooth with the crown, rinse gently with water, keep it moist in milk or saliva, and call us immediately.
Yes, we provide same-day pain relief, diagnostics, and treatments like root canals or extractions if necessary.
Yes, fractures and chips require prompt attention to prevent infection or further damage.
Absolutely, we provide emergency care for patients of all ages, including children with chipped or injured teeth.
Seek immediate care; we will take panoramic X-rays and coordinate with oral surgeons for specialized treatment.