Emergency Dentistry
When a dental emergency strikes, fast action can mean the difference between saving and losing a tooth. Our team is ready to provide immediate care for urgent oral health issues, from knocked-out teeth to jaw trauma.
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How We Can Help
Dental emergencies don’t follow a schedule, and we want to be available for our patients when they need us most. Our oral and maxillofacial surgeons are specially trained to handle urgent, complex cases with the advanced imaging and precision tools needed to diagnose and treat quickly. We offer same-day appointments and flexible scheduling so you’re never left waiting when it matters most.
What Is a Dental Emergency?
Some situations require a same-day call. If you’re experiencing any of the following, contact us right away:
- Severe toothache or intense oral pain
- Knocked-out tooth
- Broken, cracked, or fractured teeth
- Facial or jaw trauma, including dislocations or fractures
- Abscess, infection, or visible swelling
- Bleeding that won’t stop
- Fever or systemic symptoms tied to an oral infection
What to Do in a Dental Emergency
We recommend doing your best to stay calm, and take these steps while you make your way to us. For a knocked-out tooth, avoid touching the root and keep it moist in milk or saliva. Manage swelling with a cold pack and control bleeding with gauze. Bring any broken teeth or restorations with you. Most importantly, call our office right away and we’ll walk you through every step.
When to Seek Emergency Dental Care
If you’re unsure whether your situation is urgent, here’s a simple guide. Seek immediate care if you have persistent pain that doesn’t respond to medication, a tooth or jaw that is visibly out of place, difficulty breathing or swallowing due to swelling, or signs of a spreading infection.
Getting seen quickly protects your health and improves your outcome.
Types of Emergency Services We Provide:
- Tooth Extractions
- Dental Trauma Repair
- Infection and Abscess Treatment
- Jaw and Facial Injuries
- Severe Bleeding Management
- Pain Relief for Severe Toothaches
We’re Here When You Need Us Most
If you need emergency dental help, time is of the essence. Getting treated quickly can save your tooth, stop an infection from spreading, and protect your long-term oral health. Our emergency team is ready to help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Dentistry
Have questions? Here are answers to what patients ask most. Your care team will address your specific situation when you call.
A dental emergency is any situation involving severe pain, trauma, infection, or damage that requires immediate attention to prevent lasting harm. Knocked-out teeth, jaw injuries, abscesses, and uncontrolled bleeding all qualify. When in doubt, call us. It’s always better to check than to wait and risk a more serious problem.
An emergency room can address severe pain, swelling, and infection on a surface level, but most hospitals aren’t equipped to handle dental trauma or perform tooth-saving procedures. Getting to a dental specialist quickly gives you the best chance of preserving your tooth and resolving the underlying issue properly.
Time is critical. A knocked-out tooth has the best chance of being saved if you reach a dental provider within 30 to 60 minutes. Keep the tooth moist, avoid handling the root, and call us immediately. The sooner we see you, the better the outcome.
