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Emergency Dental Care
DR. IGOR OCHEV, SAN RAFAEL DENTIST

“I think I have a dental emergency. What do I do?”

If you’re in need of urgent dental attention, please don’t hesitate to call us now at +1 415-499-1717. If you’re unable to reach us and the situation is critical, go to your nearest emergency room or call 911 immediately. Timely action is key to prevent even more issues such as infection and tooth loss.

Emergency Room or 911 Emergencies

For serious injuries such as broken facial bones, bleeding that won’t stop, or difficulty breathing or swallowing, please go to your nearest emergency room or call 911 immediately.

Severe trauma to the head, face, or jaw
Uncontrolled bleeding from deep lacerations
Infection/abcesss accompanied by high fever, chills, or swelling that makes it difficult to breathe or swallow.

Dentist Office Emergencies

Please call us 24/7 at +1 415-499-1717 if you think you need emergency dental care that can’t wait. Here are some examples of dental emergencies that need attention sooner than later:

Severe toothache
Knocked-out tooth
Badly cracked or broken tooth
Dental abscess or infection
Lost filling or crown
Loose or dislodged tooth
Severe soft tissue injury (tongue, cheeks, gums, or lips)
Severe bleeding or pain

Non-Dental Emergencies

Here are some issues that aren’t dental emergencies but we would still like to see you as soon as possible during regular business hours.

Dull or mild toothache
Small chip or cracked tooth
Object stuck between teeth
Minor soft tissue injury (small cut or sore)

If you’re still unsure if it’s a dental emergency, please call us at +1 415-499-1717. Remember, we can still be reached for emergency dental care even after business hours.