When Existing Dental Work Becomes an Emergency
Dental restorations are designed to withstand normal chewing forces, but fillings, crowns, bridges, and previously treated teeth can still become damaged over time.
Contact our office if:
- A crown comes loose or falls off
- A filling breaks or falls out
- A previously restored tooth cracks
- A bridge feels loose
- A tooth breaks around a large filling
- You develop pain beneath an existing restoration
- Biting suddenly becomes painful
Avoid chewing on the affected side until the problem can be evaluated.
Other Dental Emergencies We Treat
Emergency dental care may also be needed for:
- Severe tooth pain
- Swelling
- Dental infections
- Chipped or broken teeth
- Knocked-out teeth
- Dental trauma
- Bleeding following an injury
- Sudden sensitivity
- Pain when chewing
The appropriate treatment depends on how much healthy tooth structure remains and what is causing the problem.
Repair the Tooth — Not Just the Symptom
If a restoration breaks, simply replacing the old filling or crown is not always the right solution.
The underlying tooth may have developed additional decay, a fracture, or another change that affects how it should be restored.
Our team will evaluate the tooth and explain whether it can be repaired and which treatment provides the appropriate balance of strength, function, and preservation of natural tooth structure.
Treatment may include:
- Composite filling
- Dental crown
- Dental bonding
- Root canal treatment
- Tooth extraction
- Tooth-replacement planning when necessary
What If the Tooth Cannot Be Saved?
Our preference is to preserve natural teeth when doing so is predictable and healthy.
However, severe fractures, extensive decay, infection, or other damage can sometimes make extraction the better option.
If a tooth needs to be removed, we can also discuss what happens afterward, including whether replacing the tooth should be considered.
This is particularly important for teeth that affect chewing, bite stability, or the appearance of your smile.
What Should I Do if Dental Work Breaks?
If a crown falls off, save it and bring it with you. Do not permanently glue it back into place yourself.
If a filling breaks, avoid chewing on that tooth and keep the area clean.
If a bridge feels loose, avoid applying unnecessary pressure to it.
If the tooth underneath a restoration becomes painful or swollen, contact our office promptly because there may be a problem involving the tooth itself.
Emergency Dental Care Near 75th Avenue in Glendale
75th Ave Dental Studio is located at 7025 N 75th Ave #101, Glendale, AZ 85303.
Our location is convenient for patients living and working around 75th Avenue, Glendale Avenue, Downtown Glendale, and nearby residential neighborhoods.
When a tooth or restoration fails unexpectedly, our team can help you understand whether the problem can be repaired and what steps are needed to get you comfortably functioning again.
Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Dentistry in Glendale
What should I do if my crown falls off?
Save the crown, avoid chewing on the affected tooth, and contact our office. The tooth underneath may be more vulnerable to sensitivity or damage while the crown is off.
Is a broken filling a dental emergency?
A broken filling should be evaluated, particularly if the tooth is painful, sensitive, sharp, or difficult to chew on. Waiting can allow additional damage to occur.
Can a cracked tooth be saved?
Many cracked teeth can be treated, but it depends on the location and depth of the fracture. Treatment may involve a filling, crown, root canal, or another procedure.
Why does my tooth hurt when I bite down?
What should I do if old dental work suddenly breaks?
Save any pieces or restorations that come out, avoid chewing on the tooth, and contact our office. Do not try to permanently repair dental work yourself.
Is swelling around a painful tooth an emergency?
When should I go to the ER instead of the dentist?
Go to the ER or call 911 for significant facial trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or another potentially life-threatening condition.
Need an Emergency Dentist in Glendale?
75th Ave Dental Studio
7025 N 75th Ave #101
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 849-0053
Contact our team if a tooth, crown, filling, bridge, or other restoration suddenly breaks or becomes painful.
