Dental Emergencies

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  • Preserve your smile with same-day care
  • We’ll relieve your toothache ASAP
  • Stop your pain & protect your smile fast

Find Relief From Discomfort With Your Emergency Dentist in Dublin

Waiting is not an option when it comes to dental emergencies. To feel better fast and save your smile, you want help right away. As your emergency dentist in Dublin, Dr. Doug Wong will address the source of your discomfort and restore your smile. With our help, you will:

  • Get relief from your dental pain
  • Avoid further damage to your smile
  • Prevent minor issues from becoming major
  • Preserve your overall oral health in the long term
  • Stop prolonged discomfort by getting urgent care

Call 925-235-1565 for an emergency appointment. We’ll try to see you on the same day whenever possible.

Keep Your Smile Intact With Urgent Dental Care

1 in 5 people will have dental trauma during their lifetime. Source.
Dental emergencies can arise suddenly. You may deal with toothaches, chipped or broken teeth, lost fillings or crowns, knocked-out teeth, infections, and other problems. Dr. Wong and his team have extensive experience treating a full range of urgent dental issues.

When you arrive, your dentist will promptly diagnose your condition by performing a complete exam and taking digital X-rays. He’ll then explain your treatment options. They may include:

  • Dental Crowns – Restore damaged teeth with durable and natural-looking crowns. In some cases, we can make a crown for you in just one visit.
  • Dental Bridges – Fill gaps in your smile and regain full dental functionality.
  • Root Canal Treatment – Eliminate pain and save a severely infected tooth from an extraction.
  • Gum Disease Treatment – Combat gum disease with our thorough treatment, which may include a deep cleaning, antibiotics, or lasers.
  • Tooth Extraction – When necessary, your dentist performs painless extractions with precision and care.

If you feel nervous, sedation is available. Laughing gas goes into effect immediately and fades quickly. Oral sedation is also available, although that requires you to have a ride home following your appointment.

Call 925-235-1565 to meet with your emergency dentist in Dublin ASAP. You can also schedule online for non-emergencies.

Common Questions About Dental Emergencies

Can you help with my dental emergency?

Over our decades of service, we have helped countless patients with their dental emergencies. If you come to us in pain, we’ll eliminate it and put your smile back on track just like we have for so many other people. Our dentists and staff members are fully trained to provide the best treatment possible, as fast as possible.

What can you do for my dental emergency?

When you come in for a dental emergency, we’ll first assess your condition to determine the next steps. Depending on your situation, we will recommend services to restore your smile. They may include a tooth-colored filling to repair dental decay, a dental crown to strengthen a damaged tooth, a root canal to repair an infected tooth, or a tooth extraction if we’re not able to save your tooth.

What are some common dental emergencies?

If you are in pain, that qualifies as an emergency, regardless of the underlying cause. However, some common dental emergencies include a dislodged tooth, broken teeth, mouth trauma, cuts to your gums, advanced infections, painful cavities, and more. You don’t need to remember the list, just the place you’ll want to go to, which is here!

What should I do if I knock out a permanent tooth?

Pick it up by the crown—the part you normally see—rather than the root. If it’s dirty, rinse it gently without scrubbing. If you can’t place it back in the socket, keep it moist in saliva and seek dental care immediately. Time matters when trying to save the tooth.

Is a severe toothache considered an emergency?

It can be. Persistent or intense pain may signal an infection, deep cavity, cracked tooth, or another problem that won’t resolve on its own. Pain with facial swelling, fever, or difficulty swallowing deserves especially prompt attention.

What should I do if a crown comes off?

Save the crown and avoid chewing on that tooth. Don’t glue it back with household adhesive. The exposed tooth may be sensitive or vulnerable to further damage, so have it evaluated as soon as you reasonably can.

What can I do for tooth pain while waiting for an emergency appointment?

Over-the-counter pain medication may help if it’s safe for you to take. A cold compress can ease swelling. Avoid placing aspirin directly against the tooth or gum—it can irritate the tissue. These steps are temporary; they don’t treat the underlying problem.

Can I wait for a tooth abscess to drain on its own?

No. Even if an abscess drains and the pressure temporarily feels better, the infection can remain. Dental infections can spread beyond the tooth if left untreated, so the source still needs to be identified and treated.

Is a broken filling an emergency?

It depends on the symptoms and how much of the tooth is exposed. If you’re in pain, the tooth is sharp, or a large piece has broken away, prompt care is wise. Even without pain, the tooth should be repaired before bacteria or chewing forces cause more damage.