Emergency Dentist in Chandler, AZ

Dental Emergencies Can Look Different at Every Age

For children and teenagers, urgent dental problems may result from sports, playground falls, accidents, or damage to a permanent tooth.

Adults may experience severe toothaches, cracked teeth, failing fillings, dental infections, or problems with existing crowns.

Older adults may have emergencies involving restorations, bridges, dentures, or teeth weakened by previous dental work.

Regardless of age, the first step is understanding the cause of the problem.

Reasons to Contact an Emergency Dentist

Call our Chandler dental office for concerns such as:

• Severe toothache
• Broken or cracked teeth
• Knocked-out permanent teeth
• Swelling or possible infection
• Lost crowns or fillings
• Dental injuries
• Pain when chewing
• Bleeding around an injured tooth
• Broken dental restorations
• Sudden sensitivity that does not improve

If you are unsure whether the problem needs immediate attention, call and describe what is happening.

What Happens During an Emergency Dental Visit?

Emergency care begins by identifying the source of the problem.

We will ask when the symptoms started, whether there was an injury, what makes the pain better or worse, and whether you have noticed swelling or other changes.

After evaluating the area, we can explain the diagnosis and treatment options.

Depending on the situation, treatment may involve:

• A dental filling
• Dental crown
• Root canal treatment
• Tooth extraction
• Dental bonding
• Treatment for infection
• Repair or replacement of an existing restoration

Sometimes treatment can be completed quickly. Other situations require stabilizing the problem first and scheduling additional care.

Helping a Child Through a Dental Emergency

Dental injuries can be frightening for children and parents.

If your child damages a tooth, remain calm and contact our office. Save any broken pieces when possible.

For a knocked-out permanent tooth, handle the tooth by the crown rather than the root and seek dental care immediately.

A knocked-out baby tooth should generally not be placed back into the socket.

If a dental injury involves significant facial trauma, loss of consciousness, uncontrolled bleeding, or another serious injury, seek emergency medical care.

One Familiar Dental Office for the Family

One advantage of receiving emergency care at a family dental practice is continuity.

An urgent visit may reveal decay, gum problems, worn restorations, or another concern requiring follow-up care. Arizona Family Dental can help patients transition from managing the immediate problem to restoring and maintaining their oral health over time.

For households with multiple patients, having one familiar dental office can also make ongoing care easier to coordinate.

Emergency Dental Care in Chandler

Arizona Family Dental is located at 2040 S Alma School Rd Ste 21, Chandler, AZ 85286.

Our office provides convenient emergency and ongoing dental care for patients living and working around South Chandler and the surrounding neighborhoods.

If dental pain or damage interrupts your day, contact our team rather than waiting for the problem to become more difficult to manage.

When Should I Go to the ER Instead?

Seek emergency medical attention for:

• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
• Severe facial or neck swelling
• Significant facial trauma
• Uncontrolled bleeding
• Loss of consciousness
• Other potentially life-threatening symptoms

For urgent problems involving the teeth or gums that are not life-threatening, contact our dental office.