If you have tooth pain, a mouth injury, or a broken appliance, the steps below can help until you're seen. Call Trusted Dental & Orthodontics in Los Angeles and we'll offer the earliest available time, the same day when possible.
FIRST STEPS
Stay calm and call us at (213) 731-2210. Our Los Angeles team sets aside time each day for emergencies. We'll ask about your symptoms, explain first-aid steps over the phone, and offer the earliest available appointment, often the same day when possible.
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room right away if you have trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling spreading toward your eye or neck, bleeding that won't stop with firm pressure, or a possible broken jaw or head injury. These situations need emergency medical care first.
FIRST AID GUIDE
These general steps can help until you're seen. They don't replace an exam, so call our office after taking them.
Rinse with warm water and gently floss to remove trapped food. A cold compress on the cheek may help while you call us.
Pick it up by the crown, not the root. Rinse briefly if dirty, keep it moist in milk, and get care right away.
Save any pieces, rinse your mouth with warm water, and use a cold compress for swelling. Call us so the tooth can be checked.
Keep the crown in a small container and avoid chewing on that side. Don't use household glue; call to schedule a visit.
Call us promptly and rinse gently with warm salt water. If swelling spreads or you have trouble breathing or swallowing, go to the ER.
Press clean gauze firmly on the area for 10–15 minutes. If bleeding won't stop or you hurt your jaw or head, seek emergency care.
We hold time each day for urgent problems. Call when we're open and we'll offer the earliest available visit, same day when possible.
At your visit, digital X-rays and, when needed, 3D cone beam CT imaging help the dentist see what is causing the problem.
Cover a poking wire with orthodontic wax or a cotton ball, and call before trying to cut it. Save any loose brackets and bring them in.
If a broken tooth needs a crown, CEREC may allow it to be designed, milled, and placed in the same visit, depending on the tooth.
EMERGENCY QUESTIONS
Answers about urgent dental problems and how emergency scheduling works at our Los Angeles office.
Go to the ER or call 911 if you have trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling spreading toward your eye or neck, bleeding that won't stop with firm pressure, or a possible broken jaw or head injury. For tooth pain, a broken tooth, or a lost crown without these signs, call our office first. If you're unsure, call us and we'll help you decide on next steps.
Yes. New and existing patients can call (213) 731-2210 about an urgent problem. We'll ask about your symptoms and offer the earliest available time, often the same day when possible. Bring a photo ID, your insurance card if you have one, and a list of your medications.
Our office is closed on Sundays, but we're open Saturdays from 9am to 3pm and Mondays from 10am. Follow the first-aid steps on this page and call us when we open. If you have trouble breathing or swallowing, spreading swelling, or bleeding that won't stop, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.
A team member will ask what happened, where it hurts, and whether you have swelling or bleeding. We'll explain first-aid steps and schedule you into time set aside for emergencies, the same day when possible. At your visit, the dentist will examine the area, take X-rays if needed, and explain your treatment options before starting.
Many people can use an over-the-counter pain reliever taken as directed on the label, if it is safe for them. Check with your physician or pharmacist if you have health conditions or take other medications. Never place aspirin or other tablets directly on the gums, as this can irritate the tissue.