What is a Dental Emergency?

Dental emergencies include uncontrollable pain, swelling, bleeding, infection, or accidents.

A permanent or temporary crown or bridge falling off does not constitute an extreme emergency.  Please refer to your Home-Care instructions for the appropriate solution.

What should I Do if I Have an Emergency?

• During business hours:  call us right away for advice.

• After hours:

  • Page Dr. Gazarian, see Contact Information.

  • OR call 911 for severe emergencies.

  • OR visit a hospital emergency-room.

Emergency Services

Very often, dental pain is caused by an infected tooth nerve.  In these cases, to relieve pain as quickly as possible we offer a special service called "open and med."  The entire procedure usually takes 5 to 10 minutes and gets you feeling back to normal, pain free, immediately.

The "open and med" treatment is a temporary treatment meant to last no longer than a week or two.  Definitive treatment (for example:  a root canal and crown) must follow soon after the "open and med" procedure.