If you lose a filling or crown, the tooth may become sensitive and more vulnerable to further damage or infection. Avoid chewing on that side, keep the area clean, and consider using temporary dental cement from a pharmacy if needed. Call our office as soon as possible so we can restore the tooth and relieve discomfort.
Dental emergencies rarely happen at a convenient time. A cracked tooth at dinner, a sudden toothache that keeps you up at night, or a knocked-out tooth during a weekend game all need fast, calm help from a dental team that can treat the problem, not just the pain.
At Care For You Dental, Dr. Lubna Anwar and our team see patients across Las Vegas with urgent dental problems, and we try to accommodate last-minute appointments whenever we can. Emergency care connects to our full range of restorative dentistry in Las Vegas, so once you are out of pain, we can repair the tooth in the same office using digital X-rays and an intraoral camera.
Hospital emergency rooms are built for medical crises, and most are not equipped to fix teeth. They can manage pain or prescribe antibiotics, but the cause of the problem is usually still there when you leave.
Research in the Western Journal of Emergency Medicine found that 79% of emergency department visits for non-traumatic dental conditions were considered avoidable. Our guide on an emergency dentist vs. the emergency room explains when each one makes sense.
If you are not sure whether your problem counts as an emergency, call us and describe what is happening. We often help patients with:
Some problems are true medical emergencies. If you have trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling spreading toward your eye or neck, a high fever, or a possible jaw fracture, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 first.
When you are in pain, it helps to know who is on the other side of the chair.
Dr. Lubna Anwar
Dentist and Practice Owner
Dr. Anwar graduated from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry, where she was named to the Dean’s List, and has more than ten years of experience in general dentistry. She once taught in the dental residency program at Lutheran Medical Center in Ventura, California. Even on urgent visits, she explains what she finds and what your options are before treatment starts.
Get out of pain, then fix the cause
We focus first on relief, then on a plan that keeps the same problem from coming back.
The first few minutes after a dental injury can make a real difference. These steps help protect your tooth until you are seen.
Hold the tooth by the crown, not the root. Rinse it gently with water, and keep it in milk or saliva on the way to our office.
Rinse your mouth with warm water, save any fragments, and use a cold compress on your cheek to limit swelling.
Rinse with warm salt water and floss gently to remove trapped food. Do not place aspirin directly on the gums.
Keep the crown somewhere safe and avoid chewing on that side. Do not glue it back in place with household products.
Once you are here, we take X-rays, find the source of the problem, and explain your options. If a tooth cannot be saved, we can discuss tooth extraction and how to replace it.
This quick comparison can help you decide where to go first.
| Situation | Call Our Office | Go to the ER |
|---|---|---|
| Toothache or sensitivity | Yes | Only with high fever or spreading swelling |
| Chipped or broken tooth | Yes | Only with a head or jaw injury |
| Knocked-out tooth | Yes, as soon as possible | If other injuries need care |
| Trouble breathing or swallowing | No | Yes, right away |
When in doubt, call us. We will tell you whether to come in or head to the hospital.
The cost of an emergency visit depends on what we find and what treatment you need. We explain your costs before starting any work beyond the exam.
Exams and X-rays come first, and treatment costs depend on the repair your tooth needs.
We accept many PPO plans. Visit our dental insurance page to learn more.
Monthly dental financing through CareCredit, Cherry, and other partners may be available.
An urgent problem should not wait because of cost, so ask us about your options.
These are the questions we hear most often from Las Vegas patients in urgent situations.
We try to accommodate last-minute appointments whenever our schedule allows. Call as early as you can so we can find the soonest opening for you.
If it is a permanent tooth, handle it by the crown, rinse it gently, keep it moist in milk, and call us right away. Baby teeth should not be put back in, but your child should still be seen. As a family dentist, we see patients of all ages.
Not always. A small chip with no pain can often wait a day or two. A large break, a sharp edge cutting your tongue, or pain and sensitivity should be seen as soon as possible.
Yes. Partly erupted wisdom teeth can become infected and swollen. Our page on wisdom teeth extraction explains when removal is recommended.
Regular checkups catch small problems before they become painful. If you play contact sports, a custom mouth guard helps protect your teeth from injury.
Care For You Dental opened its doors to Las Vegas families in 2018. Our team works to see urgent cases quickly, uses digital imaging to find the cause of your pain, and can complete most repairs in the same office.
If you are dealing with tooth pain or an injury right now, reach out and we will help you decide on the next step. Meet our Las Vegas dental team, and request an emergency dental appointment today.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Lubna Anwar
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We provide a wide range of dental services, including routine checkups and cleanings, emergency dental care, tooth extractions, root canal treatment, cosmetic dentistry (crowns, veneers, bonding), and dental implants.
If you are experiencing severe tooth pain, swelling, bleeding, or a broken/chipped tooth, contact us immediately. We offer emergency dental care and will try to schedule you as soon as possible.
Yes. We treat patients of all ages, including children. We also help patients with dental anxiety by providing a calm environment and discussing comfort options, including sedation when appropriate.