Emergency Dental Care - Miami, FL

Severe pain, visible damage, facial or gum swelling, fever, a knocked-out tooth or bleeding that does not stop are urgent warning signs. Call the office if you are uncertain. Trouble breathing, difficulty swallowing, severe facial trauma or uncontrolled bleeding requires emergency medical care.

Same-day emergency appointments are available, and the team makes every effort to see urgent patients promptly. Call as early as possible so we can assess your symptoms and reserve the appropriate appointment time.

The first priority is to diagnose the cause of your discomfort and address immediate needs. Local anesthesia, medication, a protective restoration or another urgent measure may be recommended. Definitive treatment may require a follow-up appointment.

Handle the tooth by the visible crown, rinse it gently if dirty and try to return it to the socket. If that is not possible, keep it in milk or a tooth-preservation solution. Call immediately because timely treatment improves the chance of saving the tooth.

Save the crown or broken pieces and bring them with you. Do not use household glue. Avoid chewing on the affected side and call the office. Temporary protection or a replacement restoration may be recommended.

Most toothaches and broken restorations should be evaluated by a dentist. Go to an emergency room or call 911 for difficulty breathing or swallowing, rapidly spreading swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, severe facial trauma, a suspected broken jaw or other potentially life-threatening symptoms.

Dental X-rays may be necessary to identify decay, infection, fractures or damage beneath the gums. Dr. Lopez may recommend CBCT imaging when a three-dimensional view would provide important diagnostic information.

Many damaged or infected teeth can be treated with a filling, crown, root canal or another restoration. Whether a tooth can be saved depends on the extent and location of the damage, available tooth structure, bone support and how quickly treatment begins.