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Emergency Dentists Santa Ana, California

Dental emergencies can put you in a difficult situation where you’re scrambling to find care. To make it easier for you, we’ve created a network to help you find the dental care you need and fast. Our staff is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can help you find the best dentist in Santa Ana. Just call our hotline and we’ll help you schedule an appointment in the same day.

Preparing For Your Emergency Dentist Appointment

Here are some things you’ll need to help prepare for your emergency dental appointment. First, 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. Bring any recent dental records that you have with you to help your emergency dentist determine which care will be best for you. You will also want to give your dentist a full list of known allergies and current medications you take on a regular basis. When it’s time for your appointment arrive 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork when you arrive and, if applicable, let the emergency dentist and their staff know about any questions or fears you have over going to the dentist.

Emergency Room vs. Emergency Dentist

If you’ve been in an accident where you’ve sustained injuries, it’s important to know whether you should visit the emergency room or emergency dentist. 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.

The Most Common Dental Emergencies

Dental emergencies happen to people every single day and this means that emergency dentists able to treat a number of different conditions. It’s important that you find help quick before they progress and become more dangerous. These are some common emergencies that people face:

Lost Crowns or Fillings

Losing a crown or filling 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.

Oral Infections

Oral infections or abscessed teeth are dangerous conditions that can progress 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 Teeth

Losing a tooth can leave you in a stressful situation but an emergency dentist can easily help you. 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. Store it in a cup of milk or water if you’re unable to do so for whatever reason.

Emergency Tooth Extractions

Your dentist may decide that you need an emergency tooth extraction. If your dentist decides to perform 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.

Santa Ana Same Day Denture Repair

Residents of Santa Ana have often needed same-day denture repairs, 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.