Emergency Dentist Los Angeles

What is Emergency Dentistry?

Emergency Dentistry is an dentist that is available in after hours to provide dental support when a dental emergency occurs and the outcome requires immediate assistance. Emergency Dentists are not very common and hard to find so when you find one, make sure to thank them for being available after hours. Emergency Dentistry is important to ensure that patients have access to dental care in after hours when there are no other dentists around to help them. Although they are not common and certainly no fun, dental emergencies do happen from time to time and in the rare circumstances that it requires immediate support and dental intervention, a dental professional known as an emergency dentist can help fix the dental emergency and get you back on your way.

Why is Emergency Dental Care Important?

If you’ve ever found yourself in a situation where you need emergency dental care, you’d most likely understand the importance of Emergency Dentistry. There are few injuries that hurt more than a fractured tooth, toothache or Knocked-Out Tooth. With that said, It is essential to have Emergency Dentists on call and available at all times of the day to ensure that there is someone available for our patients to see. We often get calls of  people in severe pain that are begging for us to see them and we are happy to be able to serve our patients in the after-hours because we know how bad it hurts to have a fractured tooth at midnight on a Saturday night with no idea of how to stop the pain! Emergency Dental Care is very important to have and we are happy to provide it. Below we talk about a few of the most common dental injuries and how to prevent a visit to an emergency dentist if possible.

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Common Emergency Dentist – Walk ins:

Dental Emergency #1 – Toothaches

The infamous “Toothache” dental emergency. Most often than not we have calls regarding this symptom. Although it is rather vague, patients that call with tooth pain or toothaches most often times need an emergency root canal as the dentin was chewed away by bacteria and now the nerve is being exposed and causing excruciating pain. Sound Familiar? You probably need an emergency dentist to treat this one. Although you can sometimes get away with waiting until the next morning to get the emergency root canal done, if the pain is too much to handle, it is a good idea to call an emergency dentist as soon as possible to resolve the pain and also to prevent further issues down the road. There are often other toothaches that are not as severe and that may not require a root canal. Other toothaches may relate to tooth that experienced trauma such as getting hit, biting on something hard or simply having a true accident such as falling and hitting your tooth. While these usually don’t require emergency dental visits, if the pain is unbearable we have a full team of emergency dentists that can provide prescriptions and schedule an exam the following morning to ensure that you get your dental emergency taken care of!

Dental Emergency #2 – Broken or Cracked Teeth

Broken Teeth are another common type of dental emergency and account for about 15% of all of our dental emergency calls. Broken and Cracked Teeth can range from chewing on a piece of popcorn and breaking a tooth because you crunch the kernel or chewing on a piece of ice and fracturing one your back molars. Regardless of the scenario, most people with this type of dental emergency will need to see an emergency dentist as soon as possible to ensure that they can save the tooth and also to stop the excruciating pain that sets in after something like this happens. Luckily, we are on staff 24/7 as emergency dentists and can help ensure that we handle your dental emergency and cracked tooth and get you back on your way. If the cracked tooth is severe it may cause an extraction, if the cracked tooth is still savable we can attempt to bond the tooth back to the original but again it depends on the damage and how much was broken off. Also, It is important to note that we can only repair the tooth if you still have the broken tooth present – often time people come into our office in after-hours for emergency calls and they don’t bring the tooth or lost the tooth. In this situation we will have to examine the extent of the damage and come up with a solution that makes sense for your situation. Regardless of what happens, there are options that are available to cure your dental emergency and most importantly stop the excruciating pain.

Dental Emergency #3 – Knocked-Out Teeth

Knocked Out Teeth are not as common but still occur when it comes to dental emergencies. We have all had the situation where we fall, get hit or rather, get hit by something. Darn! that instant regret after you realize that object hit your tooth directly and popped it out… Luckily there are emergency dentists that can help the situation no matter the severity and provide relief to your dental emergency. When it comes to knocked-out teeth, it is important to IMMEDIATELY visit your nearest emergency dentist to ensure that the tooth can be saved and that it does not die. After the tooth falls out you do not have very long until the tooth will be pronounced permanently dead and will not be usable anymore. With that said, it is important to search google immediately after something like this happens and search for “emergency dentist” so that you can find the nearest emergency dentist to you. Knocked-Out Teeth can be resolved if dealt with in a timely manner. Likewise, if you have some type of saline solution such as Hank’s that will help protect and preserve the tooth until you get to the nearest dental office/emergency dental office. If all the precautionary steps are taken, you have a good chance of saving the tooth and getting it restored. Remember, with knocked-out teeth, the quicker you act the better off you are. If you’re ever having a dental emergency in Los Angeles, CA contact Dr. Arash Hakhamian 310-666-5701 for all Los Angeles dental emergencies.

Dental Emergency #4 – Lost or Damaged Filling

Lost or Damaged Fillings is another big complaint we often times hear when receiving dental emergency calls. Patients call either having lost their filling, having a damaged filling that fell out or that is causing pain or a veneer that fell out/off. Depending on the situation, this can be very critical to get fixed right away. Reason being is that the bacteria can start to enter that area again and sometimes the result is pain and a further developed dental cavity that may progress. In addition to that, patients often times lose their fillings and then forget to get it replaced which ultimately leads to furthered damage and possible root canal should the cavity reach a point where the dentin is eliminated and the root nerve is exposed. the best practice for something like this is to call your local emergency dentist and visit an emergency dentist near you as soon as possible to get the situation fixed. Likewise, sometimes this type of dental emergency is confused with wisdom tooth pain. Either way, it is a good idea to contact your local emergency dentist and get the situation handled before it gets any worse.

Dental Emergency #5 – Lost or Missing Crown

Losing a crown is never any fun especially when it is in after-hours and a dentist isn’t around to help you repair the issue. Luckily there are dental emergencies that can help restore your crown and make sure it fits back and is bonded back to the place in your mouth that it was before. Although not a life threatening scenario when a crown falls out, it is important psychologically to get it fixed as soon as possible especially if it is in a position in your mouth in which it exposes a gap in your teeth or some type of aesthetic asymmetry. Additionally, if the crown is in the molar space and it falls out, it is increasingly important to get this matter handled as soon as possible. The issue with the crown falling out in the back of the mouth is if it is not replaced as soon as possible, the mouth, teeth and jawbone itself can start to shift and move and this is not a good thing. The best practice is to get this sort of dental emergency handled as soon as possible to ensure that the rest of the teeth in your mouth, the jawbone and the surrounding areas remain intact and in the correct positions to maintain good oral health. Likewise, it is important to get it fixed as soon as possible to prevent possible infection and other possible issues that could potentially arise from a missing crown.

Dental Emergency #6 – Loose Braces Brackets

Loose Braces Brackets, although not as serious as the above dental emergencies, are still something that should be handled as soon as possible. Loose Braces Brackets can cause major issues if not dealt with as the brackets are what holds the braces in place and gives it its support and tension making it align your teeth. When the bracket is lose or breaks, the result are braces that don’t help to align your teeth. With that said, when the braces bracket comes lose, the braces immediately stop doing the job they are intended for due to the loss of tension in the wire. Although it probably won’t cause an issue if you get it fixed within a day or two, if this dental emergency is prolonged and not treated correctly, the result can be teeth that start to become misaligned again or braces that fail to straighten your teeth. To be safe, the best practice is to get the loose braces brackets fixed as soon as possible to fix the dental emergency and prevent further issues.

Dental Emergency #7 – Dental Abscess

Dental Abscess are not a joke and are a very serious dental emergency. If you have a dental abscess you should immediately seek medical attention from your nearest emergency dentist as these type of things are not a joke and require immediate medical intervention. Dental Abscess occurs when an infection in the form of  pus forms inside the teeth, in the gums or in the bone. Possible symptoms of Dental Abscesses include pain in the jaw, toothaches, bad breath, dental cavities, tooth loss, fever, pus, and swollen lymph nodes. Another less common symptom is neck pain – if this occurs you should seek emergency medical attention immediately including going to the emergency room if you can’t find an emergency dentist that is open. There are a few different types of dental abscesses:

Periodontal Abscess

Periodontal Abscesses form at the end of the tooth structure.This is a very serious dental emergency and should be treated quickly and efficiently to prevent further complications.

Periapical Abscess 

Periapical Abscess forms in the gum. This is a very serious dental emergency and should be treated quickly and efficiently to prevent further complications.

Dental Emergency #8 – General Oral Trauma/Injury

Dental Emergencies can sometimes be just generalized oral trauma. For example, when playing a sport you have an elbow to the face, when you’re young child accidentally hits you in the face, or when you trip and fall and you bump your mouth. While most of the time these types of injuries do not cause permanent damage or damage that necessarily requires and emergency dentist, they sometime can in more severe situations. If the extent of the oral trauma is minor such as an elbow to the face with a little blood from the gum line, the best thing to do is to take an anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen to help alleviate the pain, stop the bleeding and immediately reduce the inflammation. If the extent of the oral trauma is more severe in which the tooth is loose, fell out or is impacted, this is a type of oral trauma that would classify as a dental emergency and thus draw the attention of an emergency dentist. If you have this type of injuries it is best that you contact your nearest local emergency dentist and allow him to take a closer look into your teeth to make sure that everything okay. If the tooth is loose, the emergency dentist will be able to place a brace/splint on the tooth to hold it in place or add some dental glue/bonding to help the tooth remain intact & correct position and prevent further complications arising from this type of oral trauma. Should you a need an emergency dentist in Los Angeles, Dr. Arash Hakhamian is a los angeles emergency dentist and is on call 24/7 to serve all dental emergencies. Call 310-666-5701.

Reasons to seek an Emergency Dentist?

There are many reasons to seek an emergency dentist for emergency dental care and urgent dental care. Below we highlight a few of the biggest reasons that you should seek assistance from a dental professional when a dental emergency occurs. Stopping the problem and fixing the issue before it causes further oral complications is the key for longevity of good oral hygiene and the rest of the body systemic health for that matter. Here are a few of the reasons to seek emergency dental care:

Tooth Injury:

Tooth injuries that cause extensive damage such as an impacted tooth, which is a tooth that is impacted into the gum line and cannot be reached or taken out (usually due to trauma or impact in sports, activity, etc.), broken teeth, dental abscesses, teeth with massive dental decay or knocked out teeth are all examples of dental injuries that absolutely should be paid attention to and treated as soon as possible. The power of emergency dentistry is preventing further complications as well as restoring the health of the oral cavity and teeth. In cases such as dental abscesses and knocked out teeth, it is imperative to treat these dental conditions as dental abscesses can be life threatening if not treated correctly and knocked out teeth can result in a dead tooth that is no longer capable of being replaced – down the road this can lead to a missing tooth that can lead to bone loss, jaw pain and much more. It is good practice to take care of dental emergencies when they come up and get the proper dental treatment to prevent further complications.

Excruciating Pain

Excruciating Pain is the most common reason that you should seek emergency dental attention as soon as possible. More often that not, these tooth conditions can cause pain that is unbearable and that cannot be eliminated by anything but pain killers. If this is the case, then it is important to get emergency dental care from an emergency dentist to reduce the pain and fix the dental emergency before it progresses into something worse. The excruciating pain is a way that our body is telling us that there is either an infection or a serious complication that needs to be dealt with immediately. Do yourself the favor and contact an emergency dentist and prevent further issues. If you need an Emergency Dentist in Los Angeles, Contact Dr. Arash Hakhamian DDS – Cosmetic & emergency dentist & Dental Implants Specialist and he will be able to help eradicate your dental emergency and get you back on your way.

How much does Emergency Dentistry Cost?

After-Hours Consultation & Prescription

After-Hours Emergency Dental Care is here and here to stay. If you need after-hours consultations from an emergency dentist you can contact us at 310-666-5701. Dr. Arash Hakhamian DDS – Cosmetic & Emergency Dentist & Dental Implants Specialist will consult and help to give you a possible idea into what type of dental emergency it may be and how to prevent and fix this type of issue. The cost for a consultation and a prescription if applicable to alleviate the pain and infection is a one time fee of $149.

After-Hours Surgery

After-Hour Surgery from an emergency dentist is now a thing. If you need an emergency root canal or some type of emergency dental surgery, we are able to help you with that. Emergency Root Canals are common and have a great success rate. After-hour dental emergency surgery ranges in price. For a better idea of pricing, call Dr. Arash Hakhamian DDS – Cosmetic & Emergency Dentist & Dental Implants Specialist to learn more about your options and how a 24/7 emergency dentist can help you solve your problem.

What Should you do if you need Urgent Dental Care?

Find an Emergency Dentist Near You

Finding an Emergency Dentist can be very difficult depending on your area. If you’re in a big city such as Los Angeles, there are many emergency dentists that you can find that can help you solve your dental emergencies. However, there are few 24/7 emergency dentists so if you have a dental emergency at 3am on a Saturday morning, be sure to give us a call to get emergency dental care in the late after-hours at 310 – 666 – 5701. If you’re in a small town it is more difficult to find an emergency dentist. The best practice is to search google for an”Emergency dentist” and it should help you find the best choices for emergency dentistry relative to your area and location.

Are there 24/7 Emergency Dentists Available?

Los Angeles Emergency Dentists

Los Angeles has many Emergency Dentists available. Although there are many emergency dentists, you have to be careful to make sure that that dentist is truly an emergency dentist. There are a lot of “emergency dentists” on google that do not answer their phone and are not available when you need them most and have a dental emergency that needs immediate attending to. If you are looking for an emergency dentist in Los Angeles, California and also a 24/7 emergency dentist in los angeles that provides 24/7 emergency dentistry and urgent dental care then be sure to checkout Dr. Arash Hakhamian – Cosmetic & Emergency Dentist & Dental Implants Specialist. You can schedule an appointment online using this link or you can call directly at 310 – 666 – 5701.

Where Can I Find an Emergency Dentist Near Me?

Visit Google

Search Google for an Emergency Dentist Near you. If you go to google and type in “Emergency Dentist Near Me” or “Emergency Dentist *your city name*” you should find a list of the most popular emergency dentists in your area.

Call & Visit Us:

If you’re looking for a Los Angeles Emergency Dentist, make sure to call Dr. Arash Hakhamian DDS – Cosmetic & Emergency Dentist & Dental Implants Specialist. Visit Us today at 2002 S Hoover St. Los Angeles, CA 90007 or call us at 310 – 666 – 5701 or visit us at our website https://www.doctorarash.com/