Have you ever experienced a dental emergency? We consider any pain or damage to the mouth, teeth, or gums to be a dental emergency and urge you to visit us as soon as possible. However, should the issue be potentially life threatening we recommend calling 911 or proceeding to the nearest emergency room. Do you… Read more »
Category: Emergency Dentistry
How Do I Know If My Toothache is an Emergency?
Toothaches are not pleasant, but you might not consider yours an emergency if it isn’t severe. The truth is that an aching tooth might not pose an immediate threat to your dental health, but if not treated, it can grow worse and become a serious threat. The question remains, however, should you schedule an emergency… Read more »
How To Handle A Dental Emergency
You probably already know that emergencies don’t occur at convenient times – but handling a dental emergency in the moment can certainly be stressful. Whether it’s an injury, dislodged tooth, or a severe infection – your teeth are an incredibly important part of your body and should be treated as such. That’s why Dr. Hofkes is… Read more »
3 Reasons To Call Your Emergency Dentist
Unfortunately, dental emergencies can happen to anyone and they’re not only restricted to occur during convenient hours. If you’ve ever felt tooth pain after your dentist’s office closes, you probably understand. That’s why there are dentists – like Dr. Hofkes at Cerritos Dental Surgery – who are there for you 24 hours of the day… Read more »
What Is A Dental Emergency?
Dental emergencies can be painful and messy – it’s important to know if your dentist takes these appointments because they can happen at any time. What is a dental emergency? There are several reasons you would call your dentist in an emergency – facial injury that resulted in fractured, chipped, or broken teeth, gum lacerations,… Read more »
Do I Need Emergency Dentistry?
You may chip a tooth or experience a sudden about of pain and think, “Do I need emergency dentistry?” Fortunately, our office can provide emergency services for people who damage or experience pain in their teeth or gums. Don’t ignore the discomfort and allow a problem to progress. Instead, schedule a consultation right away for… Read more »
Dental Emergency? Call Us!
Things happen when you least expect them and illness or dental emergencies do not always happen when your doctor or dentist’s office is open. Sometimes they happen after hours or during the weekend. When you are in a lot of dental pain, you need attention. What should you do in such a case? Call your… Read more »
How to Stay Calm During a Dental Emergency
When a dental emergency strikes, one of your greatest hindrances to protecting your smile may be panic (depending on the nature of the emergency). Even if you don’t panic, however, lack of knowledge can cause you to mishandle the situation, which in turn could make your emergency worse than it has to be. To help… Read more »
What Happens If I Break or Dislodge My Tooth?
Experiencing a sudden trauma to your tooth can be very frightening and may cause you to panic. Fortunately, there is no need to become overwhelmed in this situation. Whether you have broken your tooth or your tooth has become dislodged, we offer emergency care, so you can visit us even when a problem occurs off-the-clock. Even… Read more »
My Tooth Hurts. Now What?
In some cases, you may find that your tooth has become increasingly sensitive, so you do not feel surprised by your toothache. In other cases, a toothache may come on suddenly, which can cause you great distress. Like most oral concerns, pain in your tooth exists along a spectrum of intensity. If you are suffering… Read more »
