Emergency Dentistry San Diego

Our dental offices serve the beautiful community of San Diego and it’s surrounding areas. We are a full service office, providing a wide range of care to our patients and we work hard to see patients at same day appointments in the case of dental emergencies. Our dentists and staff provide personalized one-on-one time to fully understand any issues, discuss available services, and come to a solution that fits what the patient needs. Your health, satisfaction, and comfort are our top priorities, so whatever dental work you are needing, please reach out. We are committed to making your experience with our dentists as good as it can be.

Emergency Dental Services We Offer

Emergencies always seem to happen at the most inconvenient of times, and dental emergencies are no exception. The delaying of dental work will not result in it fixing itself; waiting will usually compound any issue that might be occurring, so please don’t let the problem linger. If you have experienced any of these unforeseen dental emergencies, please fill out our simple contact form and our San Diego dentists will be happy to assist you.

Unexplained toothaches

Toothaches are often one of the first signs that something isn’t right. They can cause a wide variety of issues, from mild discomfort to excruciating pain, trouble chewing, and sensitivity to extremely hot or cold foods.

Knocked out tooth

Damaging or losing a tooth suddenly can be quite a surprise. You might also be surprised to find out that quick action in this situation could save your tooth. If you are able, collect the tooth, holding it by the body, rinse it very gently, keep it moist, and see an emergency dentist right away.

  Exposed nerve

You will have no doubt that something is wrong in the event that you have an exposed nerve, these are very painful. Please let us know what is going on for you and we will do our absolute best to see you quickly.

Chipped or cracked tooth

If you have unexpectedly caused some damage to a tooth, a warm salt water rinse may help. Protect the tooth as best as you can, preserve the chip if possible, and seek dental care quickly.

Facial injury or trauma

Please use your best judgement in deciding if you need an emergency dental appointment or a visit to the Emergency Room. If you are in doubt, it’s likely better safe than sorry. Head & facial injuries may seem simple and straightforward, but it’s very important to be checked out by a dr prior to dealing with other issues. PLEASE make sure you are healthy first, San Diego Emergency Dentistry is here to help with dental needs when the time is right.

Unexplained tooth pain

There is an array of suggestions for how you can alleviate discomfort caused by tooth pain while you are waiting to be seen. They include a hydrogen peroxide rinse, saltwater rinse, a hot or cold compress, and swishing with apple cider vinegar. Give your San Diego emergency dentist a call and we will work to ensure the time you spend in pain is very minimal.

Abscessed/Infected Tooth

This is among potential life threatening emergencies. An abscess can look like many things; a toothache, sensitivity to temperature, fever, localized swelling, or a tender bump on your gums just above a tooth. Contact your San Diego dentist right away in order to avoid complications.

Feeling Nervous About Emergency Dental Care?

Does thinking about the dentist chair make you nervous and uncomfortable? You are DEFINITELY not alone. According to researchers, roughly 50% – 80% of people suffer from dental anxiety. Some people are so anxious that they never go and therefore are often left with severe, painful, long term dental issues that can affect them for a lifetime.

Here are some helpful tools you can use to lessen the dental emergency office anxiety, and move forward with a better handle on your oral health;

 

 

Let us know! There is great relief in just verbalizing how you are genuinely feeling, and you can be sure that our emergency dentists and staff are well versed in talking people through various procedures.

 

Breathing exercises and positive visualization can help you through many nerve wracking situations. Imagine yourself walking out of the dental emergency office, proud of making it happen and knowing your teeth (and overall health!) are better off for it.

Distract yourself! Ask our emergency dentists if you can wear headphones and listen to some tunes while they work on you. Many offices are set up with screens on the ceiling so that you can watch a show or movie during your procedure. Your dentist may even allow you to bring a friend or relative who can be with you during your whole appointment.

 

Medications may help. Doctors can prescribe you an anti-anxiety medication to take shortly before your dental emergency appointment, but you will require someone to drive for you if that’s the route you take. Nitrous Oxide may be an option; even just for routine exams and checkups. Check with your dentist prior to your appointment, and check with your insurance. Some California insurance providers will provide coverage for the use of nitrous oxide for your visit to our emergency dentists.

Dangers Of Letting A Dental Emergency Linger

 

Healthy teeth are highly desirable, and various dental problems prevent many people from having them. Millions of people throughout the United States suffer from various dental issues that affect the health of their smile. A dental problem that requires immediate attention but is left to linger can cause various oral issues and make a patient vulnerable to other health risks as well. Schedule a visit to your San Diego, California emergency dentist today with any questions.

A decayed, cracked, or chipped tooth isn’t like a sprained ankle that can heal itself over time. While it might be tempting to ignore the problem, doing so may result in root canals, loose fillings, serious toothache, lost teeth, and other instances of further damage, some of which may require surgery or other advanced treatment in order to provide relief. The best solution for your dental emergency is to seek urgent dental care. San Diego Emergency Dentistry can help, often times with same day appointments.

One of the worst problems our dentists see today is periodontal disease. Surprisingly, it is completely preventable. The disease can lead to serious tooth decay as well as gum damage, complete loss of teeth, and damage to the jawbone. Immediate care is obviously needed for these severe symptoms, whereas regular visits to the dr will catch these problems long before they become a dental emergency.

Holes in teeth, known as cavities or caries are one of the most common problems resulting from poor dental hygiene. Dental caries are minor, while cavities are the larger and more damaging. Cavities don’t always require emergency services, but left untreated can result in a situation that requires immediate dental work.

If a tooth infection in adults is identified and treatment is started early on, you can probably expect that a root canal can be done to save the structure. However, if it is left unaddressed for too long, a procedure such as a root canal won’t be the ideal solution because the structure has been weakened. In this case, tooth extraction may be the only viable solution.

Tooth decay, impaction, and injury are all problems that can cause severe pain. Even if the problem is not clear, if you are a patient experiencing pain, it is important to seek professional services; an appointment to schedule the necessary treatment is definitely the next step.

Abscesses are pus-filled pockets that can form if dental issues are left untreated. As the problem spreads, abscesses may develop around the roots of the tooth or spread through the gums. This can make it painful to eat and can lead to tooth loss. Scheduling a visit to your general dentistry office or your regular dentist will curb the risk factors associated with abscesses and resulting issues.

Untreated dental issues can have drastic results that can be so severe that they might even lead to death. Sinus infections, abcesses, pain, and inflammation could all be signs of something very serious. Seeking professional emergency services may make the difference between healing up properly and a major dental emergency. Once an infection finds its way into the bloodstream, it can quickly travel throughout the rest of the body, and this may have fatal consequences.

Please don’t hesitate to contact your San Diego emergency dentist with questions or concerns. We provide general dentistry, same day appointment options for emergency services, skilled and understanding doctors and staff, and a friendly smile.