Emergency Dentist in Encino, CA
If you have a dental emergency, contact us right away.
Are you experiencing a dental emergency? Call Encino Dentistry as soon as possible, and we’ll make room in our schedule to see you right away. If your emergency is life-threatening, please call 911.
Walk-ins or same day appointments.
In many cases, we are able to accommodate walk-ins or same day appointments. Once we have assessed the situation and addressed the emergency, we will schedule a follow up appointment to ensure our patient’s satisfaction.
Do I Have a Dental Emergency?
Not all oral issues are severe enough to warrant a dental emergency, but if you are experiencing one of the following, you should visit a encino dentist immediately.
Lost Fillings or Crowns
If you have a lost or broken crown or filling, try to locate it, and if possible, rinse it off and place it back on the tooth. Call our office right away to let us know you need an appointment. lost crown may be an emergency visit, especially if your tooth is cracked
Broken or Chipped Tooth
If you have a broken or chipped tooth, try to locate the missing piece if you can, because your dentist may be able to reattach it. Whether you can find it or not, please call our office as soon as possible to get it fixed.
Severe Swelling
If you are experiencing severe swelling in your mouth, face or neck, and if the swelling causes difficulty swallowing or breathing, please call our office as soon as possible. We will help determine what is causing the swelling and the best way to treat it.
Temporary Crown Fell Out
Temporary crowns have to be easy to remove so they can be replaced with a permanent crown. While you have the temporary crown, you should be careful not to increase the chances of it coming out early. try to locate it, and if possible, rinse it off and place it back on the tooth.
Dental Abscess
A tooth abscess may cause fever, tooth sensitivity to hot and cold, a persistent toothache, tender lymph nodes in your neck, swelling in the face, and a pimple-like bump on your gums near the infected tooth.
Intense discomfort following oral surgery
Temporary crowns have to be easy to remove so they can be replaced with a permanent crown. While you have the temporary crown, you should be careful not to increase the chances of it coming out early. try to locate it, and if possible, rinse it off and place it back on the tooth.
Knocked Out Teeth
If you have a knocked out tooth, try to find the tooth if you can, and re-insert it in the socket (be sure it is free of debris first). Bite down on the tooth gently but firmly. If you are unable to replace the tooth in the socket, keep it moist by holding it in your mouth, or placing it in a glass of milk, until you can get to our office.
Why you should not wait to see your dentist when you have an emergency?
Pain is a universal symptom that something is wrong. Unusual and severe pain in the mouth, jaw, and neck are often signs that you may be experiencing a dental emergency. It’s vital you see a emergency dentist near you as soon as possible to avoid permanent damage or the loss of a tooth.
Contact Encino Dentistry Today
We are always happy to talk to you and provide everything you need to achieve a healthy, beautiful smile. Give us a call, and we’ll completely change the way you feel about visiting the dentist!
Having a dental emergency?
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16133 Ventura Blvd Ste 445
Encino CA, 91436 – View Map