Dental pain does not care what time it is. When something goes wrong, we are here to get you seen quickly and out of pain.
A dental emergency can happen anywhere, at any time, whether it is a sudden toothache, a fall that knocks a tooth loose, or an infection that will not let up. Dr. Yazan Alkhawam understands that these moments are stressful, and our goal is simple: to get you relief as fast as possible and treat the underlying problem, not just the symptom.
We prioritize seeing emergency patients quickly because no one should have to wait days in pain. Our team understands that a dental emergency cannot wait for the next open slot on the calendar, and we do everything we can to work you in as soon as possible.
Dr. Yaz looks beyond the immediate pain to understand what caused it, so your treatment actually solves the problem instead of just masking it temporarily. That might mean addressing an underlying infection, a bite issue, or years of untreated decay, so you leave with a real fix and a plan to keep it from happening again.
Not every dental issue requires an emergency visit, but some situations need immediate attention. Common dental emergencies we see include:
If you are experiencing any of these, do not wait for it to get worse. Reaching out right away gives us the best chance to save the tooth and stop the problem from spreading.
Stay Calm And Assess The Situation
Take a moment to figure out what happened and how serious it feels. Significant pain, swelling, bleeding, or a knocked-out tooth all warrant immediate attention.
Call Our Office Right Away
Contact us as soon as possible so we can advise you on next steps and get you in for care as quickly as our schedule allows.
Handle A Knocked-Out Tooth Carefully
If a tooth has been knocked out, pick it up by the crown, not the root, and try to place it back in the socket if possible. If that is not possible, keep it moist in milk or saliva until you can get to our office.
Manage Pain And Swelling At Home
A cold compress on the outside of your cheek can help reduce swelling, and over-the-counter pain relief can help manage discomfort until you are seen.
Avoid Further Damage
Skip hard, sticky, or chewy foods, and avoid touching or poking at the affected area, which can make things worse before we can properly treat it.
Dental emergencies are stressful enough without added confusion. Here are honest answers to what patients ask us most, so you know exactly what to do if something goes wrong.
Severe pain, a knocked-out or broken tooth, uncontrolled bleeding, and signs of infection like swelling or fever are all situations that call for prompt attention rather than waiting for a routine appointment.
Sometimes, especially if you act quickly, we can save it. Keeping the tooth moist and getting to our office as soon as possible gives it the best chance of being saved.
Call our office immediately, even outside of regular hours, so our team can advise you on how to manage the situation until you can be seen.
