Unexpected Tooth Pain or Injury: Make a Simple Plan
Practical information to help you prepare questions and understand your next step.

Original publication: 2013-01-11.
Do Not Wait for a Form Reply
An online appointment request is useful for planned care. For an urgent dental concern, call the office so the team can discuss the symptoms and next step.
Explain the Concern Clearly
Tell us where it hurts, whether it followed an injury, and whether swelling, fever, or bleeding is present. If an adult tooth is knocked out, seek dental care immediately.
Know the Medical Warning Signs
Trouble breathing or swallowing, rapidly spreading swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, or serious facial injury needs emergency medical help. Do not wait for an office callback.
Expect an Examination Before a Treatment Decision
The same symptom can have different causes. We explain the findings, treatment choices, timing, and estimated costs before you decide.
Your Next Step
Call about urgent symptoms rather than waiting for an appointment form response.
Appointment requests are confirmed by our team. This article does not replace an individual examination.