A dental emergency may include:

• Severe or persistent tooth pain
• Swelling of the face, gums, or jaw
• A dental abscess or suspected infection
• A knocked-out tooth
• A cracked, fractured, or broken tooth
• A loose or displaced tooth following an injury
• Significant bleeding from the mouth
• Injury to the teeth, lips, gums, or other oral tissues
• A lost or damaged restoration causing significant discomfort

If you are unsure whether your situation requires urgent care, contact our team. We can help determine the most appropriate next step.

If you experience a dental emergency, contact AltaVia Dental as soon as possible. Depending on the situation, timely treatment may help relieve discomfort, manage infection, and improve the chances of preserving a damaged tooth.

For a knocked-out permanent tooth, handle it by the crown rather than the root. If it is dirty, gently rinse it without scrubbing. If possible, place the tooth back into the socket or keep it moist in milk while seeking dental care immediately.

For swelling, severe tooth pain, or a suspected infection, contact a dentist promptly rather than waiting for the symptoms to resolve on their own.

We do our best to accommodate urgent concerns as quickly as our schedule allows. Your dentist will first assess the problem, help manage any immediate pain or infection, and discuss the treatment needed to restore your oral health.

In some situations, emergency treatment may focus on stabilizing the problem first, with definitive treatment completed at a subsequent appointment.

Some situations require immediate medical attention rather than a dental appointment.

Call 911 or seek emergency medical care if you experience:

• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
• Rapidly increasing facial or neck swelling
• Uncontrolled or significant bleeding
• Serious trauma to the face or jaw
• Loss of consciousness or other signs of a significant head injury