Emergency Dentist,
Here When You Need Care Fast
Prompt care for severe tooth pain, broken teeth, swelling, and other urgent dental problems, with treatment focused on relieving discomfort and protecting your oral health.
When a dental problem can't wait.
Sudden tooth pain, a broken tooth, or lost crown swelling can quickly interrupt your day. Our emergency dentist evaluates the problem, identifies what is causing it, and explains what can be done to relieve your symptoms and prevent the issue from getting worse.
Whether your concern started suddenly or has been building for several days, dental urgent care gives you a place to turn when waiting for a routine appointment may not be the best option. We offer same-day appointments when available for problems that shouldn’t wait.
What happens during an urgent visit?
We examine the affected area, discuss your symptoms, and take digital X-rays when needed. Our emergency dental care focuses on addressing the immediate concern while protecting your long-term oral health.
- Prompt Evaluation
- Digital X-Rays When Needed
- Pain Relief
- Personalized Treatment
- Clear Next Steps
- Follow-Up Care
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Common emergencies we treat.
A dental emergency can happen because of an injury, infection, decay, damage to an existing restoration, or trauma. Some problems require immediate attention, while others should be examined as soon as possible to keep them from becoming more serious.
Severe Tooth Pain
Persistent dental pain may come from decay, infection, or damage. An exam helps determine the cause and whether treatment or pain medications are appropriate.
Chipped or Broken Teeth
A damaged tooth may need treatment if it causes pain, has a sharp edge, or exposes the inner tooth.
Dental Infections & Swelling
Swelling may be caused by a dental abscess or infection that should be evaluated promptly.
Knocked-Out Teeth
A knocked-out permanent tooth needs immediate attention. Prompt care may improve the chance of saving it.
Lost Fillings & Crowns
A lost filling or crown can cause sensitivity and leave the tooth vulnerable to further damage.
Emergency Extractions
If a severely damaged or infected tooth cannot be saved, an extraction may be recommended.
Does every urgent problem need immediate treatment?
Not every dental problem requires treatment the moment it happens, but certain symptoms should not be ignored. Severe or worsening pain, facial swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, dental trauma, or a knocked-out permanent tooth should be evaluated promptly.
If you’re unsure how urgent your symptoms are, call our office. Our team can help you determine the appropriate next step and whether emergency dentistry is needed based on what you’re experiencing.
VISIT US
Emergency dental clinic
Mission Viejo.
26137 La Paz Rd Suite 100, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Our team provides emergency dental services for patients in Mission Viejo and nearby communities. When an unexpected dental problem occurs, we can evaluate the cause and recommend appropriate treatment to help protect your smile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Severe tooth pain, swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, a knocked-out tooth, infection, or significant dental trauma may require urgent care.
Seek care if the pain is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by swelling or fever.
Yes. Facial swelling from a dental infection should be evaluated promptly. Seek immediate medical care if you have difficulty breathing or swallowing.
Yes. Depending on the damage, treatment may include bonding, a filling, a crown, a root canal, or extraction.
No. A dental infection generally requires treatment, even if the pain temporarily improves.
Not always. A root canal may be needed if the inside of the tooth is infected or severely inflamed. An exam can determine the right treatment.
Hold the tooth by the crown, gently rinse it, and keep it moist in milk or place it back in the socket if possible. Contact a dentist immediately.
See a dentist for most urgent tooth and gum problems. Seek emergency medical care for severe facial trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, or difficulty breathing or swallowing.
Call our Mission Viejo office at (949) 951-1067 and tell us what you're experiencing. Our team can help determine how quickly you should be seen.
