Emergency Dental Care in Fullerton

What Counts as a Dental Emergency?

If you're experiencing severe pain, bleeding, or have suffered an injury to your mouth, you likely need emergency dental care. Don't wait to seek treatment, as delaying can lead to further complications.

Contact us immediately if you experience any of the following:

• Severe Toothache: Unrelenting pain that prevents you from sleeping or functioning normally.
• Knocked-Out Tooth: Time is critical. Keep the tooth moist (in milk or saliva) and call us right away.
• Broken or Chipped Tooth: Especially if it's causing pain or leaving sharp edges that cut your mouth.
• Lost Crown or Filling: This can leave your tooth vulnerable to further damage and sensitivity.
• Abscess or Swelling: An infection that causes swelling in your gums, face, or neck requires immediate attention.

What to Do Before You Arrive

While you're on your way or waiting for your appointment, you can take steps to manage pain and protect your tooth:

• Rinse your mouth with warm salt water.
• Apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek to reduce swelling.
• Take over-the-counter pain relievers as directed (avoid aspirin directly on the gums).
• If a tooth is knocked out, handle it by the crown (top), not the root.

Experiencing a Dental Emergency?

Call our office immediately. We make every effort to see emergency patients as soon as possible to relieve pain and address the issue.