Emergency Dentistry
What to Expect
An unexpected toothache or injury usually happens during the ‘off hours’ of life, such as the middle of the night, during a vacation, or while away from home. We understand that life can throw us some curveballs! Our team at SMA Dental offers emergency family dental care and same day dentistry. Our goal is to relieve you of any pain, immediately!
What is Emergency Dentistry?
Emergency dental care instantly relieves patients of dental pain to avoid further injury or future pain.
Aside from an unexpected dental injury, such as a dislodged, cracked, or chipped tooth, sudden pain may be an indication. Other indications include:
Swelling, redness or painful gums
Sudden inflammation in the gums or mouth
Moderate to intense dental pain
Increased tooth sensitivity or jaw pain
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, give us a call to make an appointment for emergency dentistry: 415-927-4000.
Dental Emergencies: The Usual Suspects
The most common common dental injuries that we treat in our office include broken, chipped, cracked teeth, knocked out teeth, or sudden toothaches. Sometimes patients bite into something hard, or injure their mouths due to an accident. Whatever the reason, we offer gentle treatment to restore your smile and bring you back to health!
If You Are Experiencing A Dental Emergency
First, give us a call! Receiving immediate dental care can preserve the the affected tooth as well as eliminate the need to have complex, costly dental care in the future. Second…stay calm. You can handle this situation!
Sudden Increased Tooth Sensitivity Or Intense Tooth Pain: Make an appointment immediately. Upon our evaluation, we may discover that you have a cavity, debris in between your teeth, or an infection that must be treated with a an emergency root canal.
Knocked Out Tooth: Collect the tooth and rinse it with warm water to rid it of any debris that may have accumulated on it. Place it into a cup of milk and bring it with you to your dentist appointment.
Cracked Tooth: First, rinse your mouth with warm water to clean the affected area. Gently apply a cold pack to reduce any swelling. Lastly, make sure you contact our office!
