Emergency Dentistry

At Green Dentistry, we know that many dental conditions require emergency dental care that can’t wait for a more convenient time. We’re here to help you handle the unexpected as quickly as possible and can usually see patients with emergencies the same day.

What Is a Dental Emergency?

A dental emergency is any dental condition that is either severely painful or a danger to the patient’s health and wellbeing. You may have a dental emergency if:

• You’re experiencing severe tooth pain not relieved by over-the-counter pain medicines
• You’ve had an injury to your teeth or jaw
• You’ve had a tooth extracted and are now experiencing a toothache that won’t go away or extreme pain and swelling
• You’ve fractured or broken a tooth
• An adult tooth is loose or has fallen out
• You have cracked or broken dental restorations
• You have swelling or inflammation inside or outside your mouth
• You’re experiencing severe jaw pain
• You cannot move your jaw 

Emergency Dental Procedures

We perform the following emergency dental procedures as needed depending on the patient’s needs:

• Extraction of a painful tooth
• Removal of wisdom teeth
• Biocompatible fillings for cavities causing pain
• Root canals
• Dental abscess treatment
• Dry socket treatment
• Denture adjustments when patients are unable to eat or who are undergoing certain cancer treatments, like radiation
• Adjustment of orthodontic wires
• Treatment for temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ)
• Surgical repair of tooth or jaw structures after a facial injury or trauma to the jaw
• Removal of sutures if not absorbable
• Oral appliance adjustments when appliances are causing pain or interference with speaking and eating

In Need of a San Francisco Emergency Dentist? Contact Green Dentistry Today

Our comfortable, state-of-the-art dental office has just the calming atmosphere you need when facing a dental emergency. Let us provide you with compassionate, immediate dental care in the event of an unexpected injury or other dental crisis. Typically, we are able to see patients with dental emergencies the same day. Call our office now at (415) 433-0119.