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Dental Emergency Guide

Is it a dental emergency? Know what needs care right now.

Use this quick guide to see what needs same-day care, what can wait a day or two, and what you can keep an eye on.

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Is it a dental emergency? Know what needs care right now.
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These need care today

Call (702) 363-0444 now for any of these.

Severe pain

Pain that over-the-counter medication isn’t touching.

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A knocked-out tooth

Getting to a dentist within the hour gives the tooth the best chance.

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A dental abscess

Swelling in the gums or face, especially with fever or a bad taste.

Broken tooth with exposed nerve

Sharp pain when air or cold hits it.

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Spreading facial swelling

Swelling that’s moving toward the neck.

Bleeding that won’t stop

Bleeding from the mouth that won’t stop with pressure.

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Call us within a day or two

These need attention, but can usually wait for the next available appointment.

A dull, persistent ache

See what helps a toothache before your appointment.

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Lost filling or crown

When it isn’t painful.

A minor chip

With no pain.

A loose adult tooth

An adult tooth that feels loose.

Keep an eye on it

What you can usually just watch

If it starts to hurt or gets worse, move it up to “call us soon.”

Mild sensitivity

To hot or cold.

Slight gum irritation

Minor and not getting worse.

A small chip

With no pain at all.

Dentist or ER?

Is it a dental emergency, or an ER visit?

The ER can treat swelling, bleeding and jaw injuries, but it can’t treat the tooth itself. Go to your nearest hospital emergency room first for facial trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, or swelling with a fever that’s making it hard to breathe or swallow.

For everything else, call our emergency dentist in Las Vegas and we’ll get you in. If you’re still not sure, a real person will ask a few quick questions and tell you how urgently to come in.

Where to go

  • Facial trauma ER first
  • Uncontrolled bleeding ER first
  • Swelling + fever, trouble breathing ER first
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FAQ

Common questions

What if I’m not sure it’s an emergency?
That’s fine. We’d rather take a quick look than have you wait out something that turns out to be serious. Call and describe what’s happening.
How much does an emergency visit cost?
An emergency exam is $45 before insurance, plus any X-rays you need, and minor treatment to relieve pain is about $110. We’ll confirm the cost before you’re seen.
Is a toothache a dental emergency?
It can be, especially if the pain is severe, sudden, or comes with swelling or fever.
Should I go to urgent care for a dental problem?
Urgent care clinics generally aren’t set up to treat dental injuries. For a true emergency, call us first and we’ll tell you if the ER is the better move.
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