Toothaches and emergencies
- Swelling that spreads to your face, eye or neck, trouble breathing or swallowing, a serious blow to the head, or bleeding that won't stop needs emergency care now. Go to an emergency room or call 911. If a tooth is knocked out or broken, call our office right away.
What to do first
For a dental problem that isn't life-threatening, call us.
- 01
A broken or knocked-out tooth
Keep the tooth or the piece, hold it by the crown and not the root, and call us right away.
- 02
A bad toothache
Rinse with warm water and call us. Don't put aspirin against the gum.
- 03
A swollen gum or face
Call us the same day. If the swelling spreads or you have a fever, follow the notice above.
- 04
A lost filling or crown
Keep it and call us. We tell you how to protect the tooth until the visit.
We try to see people the same day when we can. We can't promise it, and we tell you honestly when the next opening is.
How an urgent visit works
The hours
Call as early as you can; in harvest season we open at 6 a.m. If we can't see you today we say so, and what to do until we can.
Comfort
We numb the area when it's needed. Tell us what hurts and we stop whenever you ask.
Aftercare
You get written instructions and a number to call if it gets worse.
How it's billed
You get the cost in writing before treatment, even in an emergency.
How fees work
Questions about emergencies
Are you open after hours?
Our hours are on the contact page. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Do I need to be a patient?
No. Call us and tell us what's happening.
Will I know what it costs first?
Yes. You get the estimate in writing before treatment.
Provided by a general dentist
Dr. Sonia Almaraz, DDS, general dentist, licensed in Arizona.