Dental Emergencies

If you are in pain, we will always try to see you within 30 minutes. If this occurs on a weekend, please call the office (650-965-1234), and I will either prescribe analgesics for the pain, or I will come down to the office to treat you.

Broken tooth

If you have a broken tooth or fracture, contact me as soon as possible. If the tooth is knocked out, place it in a glass of milk, call the office, and there is a good chance we can re-implant it. Try not to touch the root portion of the tooth.

Swelling

If you have swelling, an abscess, or a fever, always let me know as soon as possible. Waiting until Monday may be considerate, but it often makes it even harder to treat the problem if you wait.

Toothache

A toothache can be caused my many different things. Sometimes the nerve is dying, and you will need to have a root canal. Other times, you may have a gum abscess, and an antibiotic will solve the problem.

Whatever the cause, we will usually need to see you, and take an x-ray to decide what the cause is. Please call us when you have a toothache and let us take you out of pain - before it gets worse.

Contact Us

If you or a member of your family has experienced a dental emergency, please contact me directly at 650-965-1234.