Urgent Care for Your Dental Emergency
If you have a dental emergency, our team is here to help you get the relief you need as quickly and comfortably as possible. Dental pain or a broken tooth can feel overwhelming, and we know it’s important to feel like you have a place to turn. Dr. Franziska Dutton and Dr. Daniel Cohen provide
emergency dental care in Redding, California, and will make every effort to see you on short notice so you can feel cared for and supported during such a stressful time.
If you have lost a crown, broken a tooth or are experiencing significant oral discomfort, call us at 530-241-4134. Our team will ask a few questions about your symptoms, help you understand whether this is a true dental emergency and guide you on the next steps to protect your teeth and gums until you can be seen.
What Is a Dental Emergency?
Common emergencies include knocked-out teeth, broken or chipped teeth, severe toothaches, facial swelling, infections and injuries to the soft tissues of the mouth.
If you are unsure whether your situation is an emergency, it is always better to reach out. Our dentists and team can help you decide whether to come in right away, schedule the next available visit, or monitor your symptoms at home with simple comfort measures.
Common Dental Emergencies We Treat
Toothaches
A broken tooth, a new cavity or decay under an old filling are common causes of tooth discomfort. Pain may also result from damage to the tooth caused by excessive grinding or clenching. Emergency dental care in Redding, CA, focuses on identifying the cause of your toothache and
providing treatment to calm the pain and protect your tooth.
Sore and swollen gums
An infection from plaque buildup and gum disease, or from food trapped between your teeth, can cause your gums to become sore and swollen. Call our office so we can assess the situation and recommend the next best steps. In the meantime, you can gently brush and floss the area if it is
comfortable and rinse with warm salt water to help soothe the gums.
Broken tooth repairs
Trauma to your teeth from an accident, injury or biting down on something hard can result in a broken or chipped tooth. A cavity can also weaken your tooth, making it more likely to chip or fracture. When you visit us for a broken tooth, our dentists will evaluate the damage and discuss options to restore the tooth’s strength and appearance.
Lost crown
If your crown comes off, please make an appointment with us as soon as possible and bring the crown with you if you can. Until you are seen, you may apply a cotton swab with a small amount of clove oil to the sensitive area to help with discomfort. Our team will check the tooth, determine
whether the crown can be re-cemented and talk through any additional care that may be needed.
Additional Emergency Services We Provide
Depending on your needs, our emergency dentist and team may recommend one of several treatments to restore your comfort and health, including:
–Extractions
-Root canal therapy
-Infection management
-Help with orthodontic emergencies
-Soft tissue lesion evaluation, removal and biopsies
-Treatment for dental trauma
Our goal is always to relieve pain, address the cause of your dental emergency and create a plan that supports your long-term oral health.
How to Schedule an Emergency Appointment
If you are having a dental emergency, please call us right away at 530-241-4134. Let our team know you are experiencing an urgent issue, and we will do our best to arrange a same-day or prompt appointment with one of our dentists.
If your emergency occurs after hours, please call the same office number and carefully follow the voicemail instructions, including leaving a detailed message about your situation. If your call is received outside of regular hours or during a vacation period, a member of our team will return
your call on the next business day. Whether you are a current patient or new to our practice, we are here to help you feel comfortable, supported, and cared for as quickly as possible.