Dental emergencies can strike without warning, leaving you in pain and uncertain about what to do next.
We provide prompt care for dental emergencies, addressing urgent issues to relieve pain and restore function. Seeking immediate care is essential to prevent complications — with a knocked-out tooth in particular, quick intervention can be the difference between saving and losing it. Call us and describe your symptoms; we will tell you what to do next.
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- Call first
- (858) 221-6713 — describe the symptoms and we will advise
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- Mon–Fri
- 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
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- All ages
- our emergency team treats children as well as adults
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- Costs upfront
- we discuss what treatment will cost before we start
When to call
Signs you need to be seen urgently
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Severe or persistent pain
Toothache that will not settle, particularly if it keeps you awake or does not respond to over-the-counter pain relief.
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Swelling or an abscess
Swelling in the face, jaw or gum can indicate an infection that needs treating promptly.
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A knocked-out or loose tooth
Time matters here. Keep the tooth moist in milk or saliva and call us straight away.
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A broken or chipped tooth
Particularly where the break is painful, sharp, or has exposed the inside of the tooth.
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Bleeding that will not stop
Ongoing bleeding from the mouth or gums should be looked at.
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A lost filling or crown
The exposed tooth underneath is vulnerable and often sensitive.
Before you can get here Rinse with warm salt water, apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek, and take over-the-counter pain relief — avoiding aspirin if there is bleeding. For a knocked-out tooth, keep it moist in milk or saliva. These are temporary measures; professional care is still needed.
What we handle
Emergency treatment we provide
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Severe infections
Treating a dental infection before it spreads, including emergency root canal treatment where the tooth can be saved.
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Broken and chipped teeth
Repairing the damage and protecting what remains of the tooth.
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Knocked-out teeth
Reattaching a tooth where possible — which depends heavily on how quickly you are seen.
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Emergency extractions
Where a tooth cannot be saved, removing it to relieve the pain and stop the problem spreading.
Related care
Where to go next
Common questions
Questions about dental emergencies
If you are experiencing severe pain, swelling, bleeding, or have a damaged or loose tooth, contact us. Other signs include abscesses and lost fillings or crowns. When in doubt, call and describe your symptoms — we can help determine whether immediate care is necessary.
We handle a wide range, including reattaching knocked-out teeth, treating severe infections, repairing broken or chipped teeth, addressing severe decay and managing dental trauma. We also offer emergency root canals and extractions when necessary.
Rinse with warm salt water, apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek, and take over-the-counter pain relievers — avoid aspirin if there is bleeding. For a knocked-out tooth, keep it moist in milk or saliva. These are temporary measures only.
Emergency services may carry additional costs because of their urgent nature, but we will discuss all costs upfront and work with you to find suitable options. Prompt treatment often prevents more extensive and costly procedures later.
New patients
New patients are welcome
Your first visit begins with a thorough examination to assess your dental health and discuss your concerns and goals.