Urgent warning signs
If swelling is moving upward toward your eye or downward into your neck, or if you have trouble breathing or swallowing, go to the emergency room now.
- Rapidly increasing facial swelling
- Fever with worsening dental pain
- Trouble opening your mouth
- Pain not responding to over-the-counter medication
What we do at an urgent visit
We focus first on safety, pain control, and diagnosing the source tooth. Then you get clear options and pricing before treatment.
- Same-day urgent assessment when possible
- X-ray and focused exam as needed
- Treatment options explained in plain language
- Written fee before any procedure starts
Treating the source tooth is what prevents repeat flare-ups.