If, during office hours, you are having pain or experiencing an emergency, please call us immediately so that we may schedule you immediately. We will do everything possible to give you highest priority and immediately treat the cause of the problem.

Should an emergency occurs after hours, we can be reached at :

949-310-8191

First Aid

Tooth avulsion :

Follow these simple first-aid steps for a tooth that has been either knocked loose or knocked out: If a tooth is dislodged or out of place, try to gently push it back into place and bite down firmly until you can seek medical attention. In some cases, the dentist can apply a special splint connecting the loose tooth to the adjoining uninjured teeth, allowing the tooth to anchor itself again during the healing process. If the tooth has been knocked out, try to place the tooth back in its socket while waiting to see your dentist. Remember to hold the dislocated tooth by the crown-not the root. If you cannot relocate the tooth, place it in a container of warm milk, saline or the person's own saliva. Seek dental care within one hour of the avulsion to increase the chance of tooth survival .

Toothaches

Simple toothaches can often be relieved by rinsing the mouth to clear it of debris and other matter. Sometimes, a toothache can be caused or aggravated by a piece of debris lodged between the tooth and another tooth. Avoid placing an aspirin between your tooth and gum to relieve pain, because the dissolving aspirin can actually harm your gum tissue. You may take an over the counter pain killer until you can be seen by your general dentist or doctor Kelk .