How We Adress Dental Emergencies

At our dental office in Redmond, WA, we are committed to helping patients get the care they need to live healthier, happier lives, and in the event of a dental emergency, we do our best to accommodate them and get them to feel better and return to their day-to-day activities as soon as possible.

Because we offer a holistic approach to dentistry, our dental emergency services are designed to address the source of the problem not only the immediate symptoms and focused on supporting the patient’s long-term oral health and well-being.

No matter if you are a new or current patient, our compassionate team will make all efforts to schedule you on the same day and keep you comfortable throughout your visit when you have a dental emergency. Our dentists will carefully examine your mouth and assess the situation to identify the root cause and determine the best course of action.

Their main focus will be to relieve your pain as quickly as possible but also to find the best way to protect your long-term oral health and prevent such issues from reoccurring. We will explain our findings and treatment recommendations in detail so that you can make an informed decision about your care and feel confident in your choice.

Common Dental Emergencies

You should contact us for an emergency dental appointment if you are experiencing any of the following:

• Severe tooth pain
• Severe gum bleeding
• Swelling in the mouth or face
• An infection in your oral cavity
• An abscess in your gums
• Increased sensitivity, especially to hot or cold temperatures
• Loose or broken restorations like dental crowns or fillings
• Facial trauma
• Difficulty eating or drinking
• Loose or knocked-out tooth

Emergency Dental Treatments

Depending on what is causing your pain or the root cause of the dental emergency, our experienced emergency dentists in Redmond, WA, may recommend one of the following treatment options:

• Root canal to remove the infected pulp and save the natural tooth
• Wisdom tooth extraction if the tooth is impacted or decayed
• Dental crown, inlay, or onlay if the tooth has structural damage
• Antibiotics to treat the infection
• Fillings to treat cavities and restore the tooth
• Restoring your crown or bridge or replacing it