Need Emergency Dental Services in Chandler, AZ?

FAQ

When should I go to the ER for a dental emergency?

Go to the ER if you have a large swelling in the face, tongue, or neck from a dental infection, or if you have a mouth injury that won't stop bleeding or requires stitches. These situations can be life-threatening and need immediate medical attention.

What does emergency dental treatment involve?

Emergency care at Aquila Dental aims to stabilize your condition—relieving pain, treating infections, or saving injured teeth. Treatments may include antibiotics, root canal prep, tooth extraction, or re-positioning a displaced tooth. Final treatment is scheduled after you're stable.

What should I do if I knock out a tooth?

If a tooth is knocked out or moved, seek immediate dental care. Quick action gives the best chance of saving the tooth. A large break exposing the nerve also needs urgent attention, while small chips without pain can wait.

What Counts as a Dental Emergency?

A dental emergency is an unexpected oral health issue that requires immediate attention to prevent serious damage or pain. Common examples include severe toothaches, knocked-out teeth, broken or cracked teeth, and oral infections. Understanding these emergencies helps you respond quickly and seek timely dental care.

There are two broad categories of dental emergencies requiring urgent care: infections and injuries.

Dental Infections – Both cavities and gum disease are bacterial infections. When they progress without treatment, they can lead to serious infections that spread far outside of the tooth and surrounding gums. In rare instances, people die from dental infections.

Dental Injuries – Dental injuries can occur during contact sports, auto accidents, or even just taking a bad fall. These injuries often break or reposition teeth in the front of the mouth. They can also cause serious lacerations (cuts) in the soft tissues of the mouth.

Should I Call an Emergency Dentist or Go to the ER?

Dental Problem or Symptom	Where to Seek Care
Difficulty Breathing or Swallowing With Swelling of the Face, Tongue, or Neck	Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Uncontrolled Mouth Bleeding, a Deep Cut That May Require Stitches, or a Suspected Broken Jaw	Go to the nearest emergency room.
Knocked-Out or Displaced Permanent Tooth	Call Aquila Dental immediately. Prompt treatment may improve the chance of saving the tooth.
Severe Toothache or Suspected Dental Infection	Call Aquila Dental for emergency dental care.
Localized Gum or Facial Swelling Without Difficulty Breathing or Swallowing	Call Aquila Dental for emergency dental care.
Large Tooth Fracture, Exposed Nerve, or Broken Tooth Causing Significant Pain	Call Aquila Dental for emergency dental care.
Small Chip Without Pain or Sensitivity	Schedule a dental appointment with Aquila Dental. Emergency treatment may not be necessary.

How Do I Get Emergency Dental Care from Aquila Dental?

Simply call Aquila Dental! The staff members who answer the phones know exactly when and where we can accommodate unplanned appointments. We hold space in our schedules every day so that we can see patients with emergencies as quickly as possible.

You do not have to be an established patient of ours to receive emergency dental care at Aquila Dental. We are happy to see new patients on an emergency basis!

What Does Emergency Dental Care Involve?

That depends on what type of emergency you have. In most cases, our goal is to help you reach a stable condition during the emergency visit and proceed with final treatment later. The exact treatment differs depending on the type and extent of emergency.

How Are Dental Infections Treated During an Emergency Visit?

First, we must diagnose the infection with a clinical evaluation of the tooth and an x-ray. Because dental infections are bacterial, we will prescribe any necessary antibiotics to help you fight the infection. In many cases, when the source of infection is within the tooth, we can remove the source of infection by performing the preliminary stages of a root canal treatment. This helps relieve your toothache pain and begin the healing process. It is emergency care only, and not the final treatment for the tooth.

When a tooth has a poor or hopeless long-term prognosis and extraction is necessary, we are often able to extract it the same day.

What Dental Injuries Need Emergency Care?

The injuries that require quick care are those that break large pieces of a tooth, move the tooth into a different position, or knock a tooth out completely. Minor chipping of front teeth that does not cause any sensitivity is not an emergency and can be repaired any time. If a large piece of tooth has broken off exposing the nerve, then treatment is necessary as soon as possible.

Teeth that were moved by an injury and those knocked out need immediate attention. We will reposition or re-implant teeth in order to achieve the best long-term success.

What Should I Know After Emergency Dental Treatment?

It is extremely important for you to follow through with any necessary follow-up treatment. It can be easy to forget once the pain subsides, but emergency dental care does not completely solve the problem. Its goal is to stabilize you to a point where you can return to normal function and seek out the final treatment on your own schedule.

For more information on emergency dental services, read our blog on What to Do During a Dental Emergency.

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Questions or Concerns?

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding your dental care, we are more than happy to discuss how you can achieve a beautiful and healthy smile.

As a top dentist in Chandler, AZ, we have helped hundreds of families achieve their oral health goals and are eager to help you and your family do the same.