Emergency Dental Care Just When You Need It Most!

Dental emergencies happen to almost everyone at some point in their life. Do you know what to do when you have a cracked tooth, severe tooth pain or find yourself in one of the other emergency situations listed below? We are experts in saving teeth. The sooner you see our emergency dentists, the sooner you can be free of pain!

Because most dental emergencies involve infection or fractures such as cracked teeth and often require a root canal, we are used to treating a variety of dental emergencies every day. Whether it’s a chipped tooth or broken tooth, we are here to help. The answer is yes!

Agave Dental Care provides the following Emergency Dental Services:

• Precise Diagnosis – We can tell you if you will need root canal therapy or if it can be avoided.
• Quick Pain Relief – We offer quick and effective tooth pain management.
• Experience and Convenience – We see a variety of emergency situations every day, and offer emergency hour services.
• With our outstanding emergency dental care, we can save your tooth!

Scheduling your emergency dental appointment:

We understand that you are in pain and will do everything we can to see you the same day or during emergency hours to help you find relief. To access emergency hour information and instructions, call us at 915-833-0303 as soon as severe tooth pain occurs.

What to expect at your Emergency Dental Care appointment:

• First, we will get the pain under control and provide you with sedation if need be to relax. Your comfort is important to us!
• Next, we will take x-rays to determine whether there are any signs of fracture or infection in or around your teeth. This will help us understand your dental emergency.
• And finally, we will work to resolve the underlying problem. Treatment may include an emergency root canal, which usually alleviates the pain almost instantly. Occasionally, in the event that the tooth cannot be saved, we will refer you to an oral surgeon for extraction.

If you are experiencing tooth pain that is not getting better, you may be headed for a dental emergency! Give us a call to alleviate the pain that you have now, and prevent it from getting worse.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. If I have a dental emergency, how soon after should I visit the dentist?

It is important to visit the dentist as quickly as possible after a dental emergency. Immediate treatment reduces the likelihood of long-term side effects from the injury.

2. My tooth broke, what do I do?

If your tooth is chipped, cracked, or broken, then you should call our dental office right away. We will schedule an emergency dental appointment so the tooth can be repaired.

3. I’m visiting from out of town and have a dental emergency, can I come in for an appointment?

Emergency dental appointments are available for current patients and visitors as well. Call our office to describe your situation. We will schedule an emergency appointment as soon as possible.

4. What should I do in between my emergency and appointment?

When you call to schedule an emergency appointment, our staff will offer recommendations for immediate treatment or pain relief. Follow these instructions until you come to the office for your appointment.

It is important to visit the dentist as quickly as possible after a dental emergency. Immediate treatment reduces the likelihood of long-term side effects from the injury.

We understand that you are in pain and will do everything we can to see you the same day or during emergency hours to help you find relief.

Give us a call if you have any of the following:

• Broken Teeth or Cracked Teeth
• Broken Fillings
• Chipped Teeth
• Lost Crown
• Infection
• Substantial Toothache
• Significant Sensitivity
• Swollen or Sore Gums
• Jaw Pain
• Dental Implants Emergencies