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Urgent Dental Care When You Need Answers Quickly
Severe tooth pain, swelling, a broken tooth or a dental injury can make it difficult to focus on anything else. At Luxor Dental, Dr. Michel Raad, Dr. Zeba Siddiq and our team provide emergency dental care in San Ramon, California to identify the source of the problem, relieve discomfort and determine the treatment needed to protect your oral health.
Our practice also has advanced technology available in-house, including CBCT and 3D imaging, intraoral scanning and in-house milling. For appropriate emergency cases, same-day crown or implant services may be available after your provider evaluates the tooth and determines the right treatment.
If you are experiencing a dental emergency, call 925-922-4633 as soon as possible. Our team can help you determine the next step and provide instructions for protecting your mouth until you can be seen.
What Is Considered a Dental Emergency?
A dental emergency can result from an injury, infection, damaged restoration or a dental condition that suddenly becomes painful. Some problems require prompt treatment because waiting may allow pain, infection or damage to become more severe.
Contact Luxor Dental if you are experiencing:
- Severe or persistent tooth pain
- Swelling involving a tooth, gums, jaw or face
- A cracked, fractured or badly broken tooth
- A knocked-out permanent tooth
- A loose or displaced permanent tooth after an injury
- A lost or damaged crown, bridge or filling that is causing pain or exposing the tooth
- Bleeding from the mouth that is difficult to control
- Pain or swelling associated with wisdom teeth
- A dental infection or suspected abscess
- An injury involving the teeth, lips, gums or other oral tissues
If you also have severe head or neck trauma, difficulty breathing, uncontrolled bleeding or another potentially life-threatening medical problem, seek emergency medical care first.
Advanced Technology for Emergency Diagnosis and Treatment
Finding the source of a dental emergency is the first step toward treating it appropriately. Luxor Dental uses digital imaging and other in-office technology to help our providers evaluate dental problems and plan treatment.
Our practice has used CBCT and 3D imaging for more than 15 years. When a dental emergency involves a complex surgical or implant-related concern, three-dimensional imaging may provide additional information about the teeth, jawbone and surrounding structures.
Our in-office technology also includes:
- Intraoral scanning used for more than 15 years
- CBCT and 3D imaging
- Guided implant technology
- Dental lasers
- Digital treatment-planning technology
- In-house dental milling
These capabilities allow our team to coordinate diagnosis and treatment efficiently when the clinical situation calls for them.
Same-Day Crowns for Appropriate Dental Emergencies
A cracked or damaged tooth may sometimes be restored with a dental crown. Luxor Dental has an in-house dental mill and provides same-day crowns for appropriate cases.
Instead of taking a traditional impression and sending the restoration to an outside dental laboratory, our team can use digital scanning and in-house milling to create eligible crowns within the practice.
Not every damaged tooth can be treated with a crown, and not every crown case can be completed the same day. Your provider will first evaluate the tooth to determine whether it can be restored or whether another treatment is necessary.
Same-Day Implant Care for Appropriate Emergency Cases
Some dental emergencies involve a tooth that cannot be predictably saved. Depending on the condition of the tooth, surrounding bone and other clinical factors, a dental implant may be considered as part of the replacement plan.
Luxor Dental provides same-day implant services for appropriate emergency patients. Implant treatment requires careful evaluation, and receiving an implant the same day is not appropriate in every situation.
When implant treatment is being considered, our team can use CBCT and 3D imaging to evaluate the jaw and plan treatment. Guided implant technology may also be used for appropriate cases.
What to Do During a Dental Emergency
The most important step is to contact a dental professional promptly. What you should do while waiting for care depends on the type of emergency.
Knocked-Out Permanent Tooth
Handle the tooth by the crown rather than the root. If it is dirty, gently rinse it without scrubbing. If possible, place the permanent tooth back into its socket without forcing it. If you cannot replace it, keep the tooth moist in milk or an appropriate tooth-preservation solution and seek dental care immediately.
Severe Toothache
Rinse your mouth gently with warm water and carefully floss around the tooth in case food or debris is trapped between the teeth. Persistent or severe tooth pain should be evaluated because pain may be related to decay, infection, a damaged tooth or another condition requiring treatment.
Cracked or Broken Tooth
Rinse your mouth gently with warm water. A cold compress against the outside of the face may help with swelling. Contact our office so the tooth can be evaluated and the extent of the damage determined.
Cut Lip, Tongue or Other Soft Tissue
Gently clean the area and use a cold compress as appropriate. If bleeding is heavy or does not stop, seek emergency medical care.
Wisdom Tooth Pain or Swelling
Pain and swelling near the back of the mouth may be associated with an impacted or infected wisdom tooth. Contact our office for an evaluation. Our practice uses CBCT and 3D imaging when appropriate for wisdom tooth surgical planning.
Emergency Tooth Extractions
Severe pain or infection does not automatically mean a tooth needs to be removed. Our first step is to evaluate the tooth and determine whether it can be treated and preserved.
When a tooth is too damaged or compromised to restore predictably, an extraction may be recommended to address the source of the problem and protect the surrounding oral health.
If surgical treatment is necessary, learn more about our oral surgery and tooth extraction services.
What to Expect at an Emergency Dental Visit
When you arrive, our priority is to understand what happened and identify the cause of your symptoms. Your provider will examine the affected area and may recommend digital X-rays or other imaging depending on the problem.
Your emergency visit may include:
- A review of your symptoms and when they started
- An examination of the painful or damaged area
- Diagnostic imaging when appropriate
- An explanation of what is causing the problem
- Discussion of treatment options
- Steps to address pain, infection or dental damage
- A plan for follow-up treatment when additional care is needed
Whenever possible, our team will explain your options before treatment so you understand what is being recommended and why.
Emergency Dental Care for Children
Dental injuries can also happen to children during sports, play or everyday activities. A child may need urgent dental evaluation for a broken tooth, significant toothache, mouth injury, displaced tooth or other sudden dental problem.
If your child has a dental emergency, call 925-922-4633 and explain what happened. Our team can provide guidance based on the situation and help determine the appropriate next step.
If the injury also involves significant head or neck trauma, uncontrolled bleeding or another serious medical concern, seek emergency medical care first.
Serving San Ramon and Nearby Communities
Luxor Dental provides emergency dental care for patients in San Ramon, California and surrounding communities, including Alamo, Walnut Creek, Castro Valley, Dublin, Pleasanton and Danville.
If you are unsure whether your situation requires urgent dental care, call our office. It is better to explain your symptoms and receive guidance than to allow a potentially serious dental problem to worsen.
Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Dental Care
When should I call an emergency dentist?
Call when you have severe or persistent dental pain, significant swelling, a broken or knocked-out permanent tooth, uncontrolled oral bleeding, a suspected dental infection or another problem that cannot safely wait for routine care.
Can a severe toothache be a dental emergency?
Yes. Severe or persistent tooth pain can be associated with decay, infection, a fracture or another dental problem that needs evaluation. Contact Luxor Dental so your provider can determine the cause and appropriate treatment.
What should I do if a permanent tooth is knocked out?
Handle the tooth by the crown, avoid touching or scrubbing the root and keep it moist. If you can safely place it back into the socket without forcing it, do so. Otherwise, place it in milk or an appropriate tooth-preservation solution and seek dental care immediately.
Can you provide a same-day crown during a dental emergency?
For appropriate cases, yes. Luxor Dental has in-house milling and digital scanning technology that can allow eligible crowns to be created and placed during the same visit. An examination is necessary to determine whether a same-day crown is appropriate.
Are same-day dental implants available for emergencies?
Luxor Dental offers same-day implant services for appropriate emergency patients. Whether immediate implant treatment is possible depends on the condition of the tooth, bone and surrounding tissues, as well as other clinical factors.
Do you use 3D imaging for dental emergencies?
CBCT and 3D imaging may be used when the condition requires more detailed evaluation or surgical planning. Luxor Dental has used CBCT and 3D imaging for more than 15 years.
What if my wisdom tooth suddenly becomes painful or swollen?
Contact the office for an evaluation. Wisdom tooth pain or swelling may be associated with inflammation, infection or impaction. Your provider can examine the area and use appropriate imaging to determine what treatment may be needed.
Should I go to the emergency room for a dental problem?
A dentist can address many urgent problems involving the teeth. However, seek emergency medical care for potentially life-threatening symptoms, severe head or neck injuries, difficulty breathing or uncontrolled bleeding.
Contact an Emergency Dentist in San Ramon
Dental pain and injuries can worsen when the underlying problem is left untreated. If you have severe tooth pain, swelling, a broken tooth, a dental infection or another urgent concern, contact Luxor Dental for guidance and an evaluation.
Call 925-922-4633 for emergency dental care in San Ramon, California. Our team will help you understand the next step and determine which treatment is appropriate for your situation.
