Emergency Dentistry in Fountain Valley - How it Works

Get Fast, Compassionate Dental Care When You Need It Most

Our fast emergency service is designed to provide you with immediate pain relief, a rapid reduction in acute swelling, and treatment for any dental injury. We completely understand that it is impossible to plan for every eventuality, that’s why we offer walk-ins and same-day appointments designed to suit you.

As well as being fast, we are also kind and compassionate with everything we do. Our dedicated emergency care team has decades of combined experience working with both adults and children. They can help calm and relax you if you are distressed or traumatized as a result of an accident or injury.

Common Emergency Services We Provide

Our range of emergency services provides rapid treatment options designed to help you immediately address pain, damaged teeth, and other oral injuries.

Emergency Exams & X-rays

Emergency examinations and the latest X-ray technology allow our experts to quickly identify the exact nature of the problem. We take a personal approach to emergency dental care and always listen carefully when you highlight areas that are causing you pain and discomfort.

Pain Relief & Infection Treatment

Pain relief can include painkillers and anesthetics that are designed to provide localized numbing. The aim is to provide immediate relief so that we can then address the root causes of the pain.

In our experience, many people presenting with intense dental pain have an untreated infection residing in their teeth, gums, or jaw structure. Infection treatments are medical interventions that actively target the bacterial growth that has caused the infection so that long-term painkiller use is not required.

Emergency Tooth Extractions

An emergency tooth extraction is a dental procedure that removes a damaged, decaying, or infected tooth virtually pain-free. We use a local anesthetic to numb the surrounding area and work with high precision to greatly minimize any post-procedure swelling. Timely extraction is also an effective way to prevent complications such as infections from occurring.

Temporary Restorations

A temporary restoration is a functional procedure that typically involves applying a composite resin to a broken or damaged tooth to preserve the remaining structure. Another common procedure is the application of a temporary crown to protect the remaining tooth. These types of treatments are typically done before a series of Restorative Dentistry procedures are performed.

Tooth Repair & Bonding

Tooth repair covers a set of functional treatments that involve bonding the teeth with a composite resin to restore the original structure. For example, a chipped tooth emergency that has resulted in a sharp edge that can cut the soft tissue in the mouth will generally require a bonding treatment.

We are available 24/7 to help provide emergency treatments and procedures that allow you to cope with any accident or unexpected incident. Call our team right now and get seen as quickly as possible today.

What Is a Dental Emergency?

A dental emergency is any injury, infection, or breakage that leaves you in intense pain that you feel you cannot manage until a regular appointment. Everyone experiencing a dental emergency is encouraged to seek urgent dental care today.

Examples of dental emergencies our dedicated emergency specialists will help you with today are:

• Severe toothache: This can occur when the tooth’s pulp is exposed, the enamel is damaged, or rotten root structures touch nerves in the jaw. Painkillers only mask the symptoms and do not address the root causes — only our emergency dental care team will be able to help Fountain Valley residents in this case.
• Knocked-out or broken tooth: Contact sports injuries, trips, and falls can all result in a tooth that is broken or completely removed from the jaw upon impact. Exposed nerves, the risk of infection, and sharp edges and structural issues all need to be addressed as a matter of urgency.
• Swelling or abscess: The gums and other soft tissue structures in the mouth are delicate and require urgent attention if they start to swell. Swelling can be caused by impact and infection and can result in pressure being applied to nerve endings that sit on or inside the jawline.
• Lost crown or filling: Crowns and fillings are restorative elements that are designed to protect a tooth that has already suffered decay or damage. When they come loose, the tooth is exposed to a greater risk of damage, decay, and infection. Increased brushing and rinsing alone will not be enough to preserve the tooth and prevent further complications.
• Bleeding after injury: Open wounds are a breeding ground for bacteria and quickly result in infection, swelling, and pressure on the delicate nerve structures in the mouth. We use a combination of local anesthetics and specialist dental sutures to immediately halt bleeding and conduct a more detailed examination of other issues and damage.

We know from experience just how important it is to get the emergency care you need without delay. Connect now and we will provide a convenient same-day appointment in the heart of the Fountain Valley area.

What to Do in a Dental Emergency

When a dental emergency happens you need to take steps to stay calm during the initial shock and then call us as soon as possible. The team member you speak to will provide advice tailored to your situation and will strongly advise that you:

• Contact a friend, partner, or colleague who can help you remain calm
• Preserve the knocked-out tooth with ice to reduce further damage
• Rinse your mouth out to remove any debris and minimize infection
• Apply a cold compress to the affected area to reduce swelling

Everyone here at Dentist Fountain Valley is ready and waiting to address your dental emergency. Call now for the expert care you need today.