Severe or spreading pain
Pain that keeps you awake, or that spreads through the jaw, ear or neck.
Dental Emergencies
Different emergencies need different procedures. Call the office, tell us what happened, and we will tell you what to do next.
Call us first
Do you need a root canal to get rid of an infection? Does a tooth need to be extracted altogether? Different emergencies require different procedures. We will take all the factors into account and give you a reliable estimate for your treatment.
Emergencies tend to happen after hours, so we have an after-hours phone number for the times you cannot wait until the next day and need to speak to one of our staff members.
When to go straight to the ER
Some situations are beyond what a dental office can treat. Go to the emergency room immediately for:
- A fractured jawbone
- Deep facial lacerations
- Any damage that is life-threatening, or that affects your ability to breathe or swallow, such as cellulitis
Your dentist can treat conditions such as toothaches and oral emergencies. If you are not sure which facility to visit, do not hesitate to call our office.
What counts as a dental emergency
If you are experiencing any of these, call us rather than waiting for your next scheduled visit.
Swelling or infection
A swollen face or gum, a bad taste, or a bump on the gum that will not go away.
A broken or knocked-out tooth
Trauma to a tooth, a lost crown or filling, or a fractured tooth after a fall or an accident.