Emergency Dental Care in San Francisco, CA

If you experience a dental emergency, call our practice as soon as possible. After hours, you can text our regular number and we will respond within a couple of hours. If you think you are experiencing a life-threatening situation, please call 911.

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When to Seek Emergency Care

Dental emergencies require immediate attention to prevent long-term damage. Call us right away if you experience any of the following:

  • Broken or chipped teeth
  • Knocked-out or dislodged teeth
  • Severe toothache or infection
  • Trauma to your jaw or gums
  • Lost or broken crown, filling, or denture

What to Expect During Your Emergency Appointment

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Comprehensive Examination

Our dentists provide thorough treatment and care, ensuring your dental and medical history is considered to deliver the best possible results for your emergency.

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Advanced 3D Imaging

We may use a dental cone beam CT scanner to capture 3D images of your teeth, nerves, gums, and jawbone, helping us diagnose the problem accurately.

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Tailored Emergency Treatment

Our dentist will create a personalized treatment plan based on your exam and imaging results. Procedures may include tooth extractions, root canals, or repair of fractured teeth.

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Sedation Options

Patients with dental anxiety can benefit from sedation dentistry to ensure a calm, stress-free experience during urgent care.

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Follow-Up Care

Our emergency dentist also provides general dentistry and follow-up care, helping you maintain a healthy smile after your urgent treatment.

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Emergency Care for Children

Children’s teeth, both primary and permanent, require special attention.

  • Primary teeth: Chipped or dislodged baby teeth may not need root canal treatment but should be examined to prevent damage to developing permanent teeth.
  • Permanent teeth: Quick treatment is crucial to save knocked-out teeth and guide proper development.

Common Dental Emergencies

Broken or Chipped Teeth

Broken or Chipped Teeth

Most chips and fractures can be treated same-day with dental bonding, crowns, or veneers. For larger fractures, your dentist may recommend a crown to protect the remaining tooth structure.
Knocked-Out or Dislodged Teeth

Knocked-Out or Dislodged Teeth

Time is critical. Handle the tooth gently by the crown, rinse it if dirty, and try to place it back in the socket. If that’s not possible, store it in milk or saline and call our office immediately.
Root Fractures

Root Fractures

A traumatic injury may cause a horizontal root fracture. Stabilization with a splint and follow-up care can help preserve your tooth, depending on the location of the fracture.
Abscessed Teeth

Abscessed Teeth

A tooth abscess is an infection at the root or gum line that can cause severe pain, swelling, and fever. Emergency treatment may include antibiotics, a root canal, or extraction to prevent the infection from spreading.
Wisdom Teeth Emergencies

Wisdom Teeth Emergencies

Pain, swelling, or infection from impacted wisdom teeth is common. Our emergency dentists can relieve discomfort and remove problematic wisdom teeth—often the same day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is emergency dentistry?

When a patient has an unforeseen dental injury or illness that requires quick attention, emergency dentistry is the dental specialty to turn to. The emergency dentists at My Dentist San Francisco have been helping people in the San Francisco area with their dental emergencies for many years.

What kinds of dental emergencies necessitate urgent care?

Many dental problems need immediate care, which is provided by emergency dentists. If you are experiencing any of the following:

  • A fractured or chipped tooth
  • Toothache due to trauma
  • Permanent tooth that has come loose
  • When a tooth is embedded or extracted from the bone
  • A toothache that won’t go away
  • You have a foreign object lodged in your mouth or gums

What treatments are available for dental emergencies?

Treatments include tooth extractions, root canals, crowns, veneers, bonding, and sedation dentistry. Our dentists will create a customized plan based on your needs.

Is a dental crown necessary for me?

A dental crown should be used to repair a tooth that has been damaged, shattered, or deteriorated by a dental filling or cavity. A crown must be made in order to cover the existing tooth. Implantation of a dental crown reduces the likelihood that the tooth may shatter and injure its nerve. Also, a dental crown may be applied to a tooth that has had root canal treatment by your dental professional.

You can count on My Dentist San Francisco to deliver high-quality dental crowns that are both practical and elegant. If you’re in need of an emergency dentist, look no further than our award-winning dental laboratory. The dentist takes a mold of your teeth to begin the procedure. Our dental laboratory will fabricate the mold from this one. Afterwards, your dentist will place the crown on top of your natural tooth and fine-tune the appearance until it looks just like the rest of your teeth. It’s done! You can now leave the house wearing your new regal robes.

Do I have any other options?

Do not re-insert your dental crown if it has been dislodged. Use a toothbrush to gently clean out the crown of any dirt. In most cases, dentists are able to remove and replace dental crowns that don’t have rot or damage.

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What should I expect from an emergency dental appointment?

At My Dentist San Francisco, you’ll receive thorough, compassionate care for your dental emergency. Be sure to share your dental and medical history so we can provide the best treatment.

Your dentist may use diagnostic imaging, including 3D cone beam CT scans, to evaluate your teeth, gums, and jaw. Based on the results, a personalized treatment plan will be created and adjusted as needed. Emergency procedures can include extractions, root canals, and fractured tooth restorations. Sedation options are available for anxious patients.

Follow-up care and general dentistry needs can also be handled at the same office. Call My Dentist San Francisco for urgent dental care.

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Our San Francisco emergency dentists are available to relieve pain, restore function, and save your teeth.

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