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Emergency Dental Care Riverside, CA

It can be stressful and inconvenient to deal with a dental emergency. To make it easier for you, we’ve built a 24-hour emergency dentist referral network in Riverside, California so you can quickly receive the proper care. Our staff will be able to get you the care you need. We are available 24/7 and can help you get your appointment scheduled within the same day.

Preparing for Your Emergency Dental Appointment

You will need to do a few things to prepare for your emergency dental appointment. Bring any recent dental records that you have with you to help your emergency dentist determine the best plan for care for your emergency. If you have dental insurance and plan of filing a claim, you will need your insurance information so the staff can help you process the claim. It’s also best to discuss with your dental office ahead of time your payment method. Have a full list of known allergies and/or current medications you’re taking on a regular basis. Make sure you give yourself an extra 15 minutes to fill out paperwork when you arrive and, if applicable, to let the emergency dentist and their staff know about any questions or fears you have over going to the dentist.

The Most Common Dental Emergencies

Dental emergencies happen quite frequently and there are many emergency dentists available to treat them. It’s important that you find help quick before they progress and become more dangerous. Here are some common emergencies that people face:

Lost Teeth

It can be stressful to find that you’ve lost one of your teeth. Try locating the lost tooth but make sure you don’t pick it up by the root. Doing so can cause irreversible damage that will make it impossible for the emergency dentist to successfully plant it back in. Make sure you rinse it with some water. You can try to put the tooth back in yourself, but you can also store it in a cup of milk or water if you’re unable to do so for whatever reason.

Oral Infections

Oral infections are time sensitive and can become dangerous quickly. If you notice any red bumps in your mouth and are experiencing pain, you most likely may have some type of oral infection. Call us immediately so we can get you the help you need.

Lost Crowns

Losing a crown is a common dental emergency that can be fixed easily. Try locating the crown and rinsing it carefully. Then, use either dental cement or gauze to cover the open tooth and keep it protected until your appointment.

Emergency Tooth Extractions

An emergency dentist may choose to perform an emergency tooth extraction. If you are told you will be having one, you will first be given a numbing agent. Then, your dentist will use dental pliers to remove the tooth whole. If the dentist has any difficulties, they will break the tooth into smaller pieces and remove it that way. Afterward, your emergency dentist will give you instructions for caring for your mouth. Follow these carefully to prevent infection and future dental emergencies.

Same Day Denture Repair in Riverside, CA

We’ve found patients are often in need of safe day denture repair in Riverside, so we’ve decided to add denture lab technicians who work closely with emergency dentists to our network. Now, patients can have repairs done or be fitted for a new set of dentures on the same day they go in for the appointment we’ve booked for them.

Emergency Room vs. Emergency Dentist

It’s important to know whether you should visit the emergency room or emergency dentist for any injuries you’ve sustained. If you’ve endured any head trauma, you need to go to the emergency room to receive proper care. However, if your injuries are mouth related, an emergency dentist will be the best fit to provide you with treatment.