3477 Canyon De Flores, Suite A, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650 Office hours Mon to Thu, closed Fri to Sun
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3477 Canyon De Flores, Suite A, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650

Emergency dentist in Sierra Vista, AZ

Dental emergency? Call us first.

Severe toothache, a cracked or knocked-out tooth, a lost crown or a swollen gum. Call the office as early in the day as you can and the team will do their best to see you quickly.

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The short answer

Gentle Care Dentistry & Implants in Sierra Vista, AZ provides urgent dental care for toothaches, broken or knocked-out teeth, lost fillings and crowns, and dental infections. Call (520) 458-9460 during office hours, Monday through Thursday. For facial swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding or a jaw injury, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.

What to do right now

Severe toothache. Rinse with warm water and gently floss around the tooth in case something is caught. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever as directed on the label if it is safe for you. Do not put aspirin directly on the gum, which can burn the tissue. A cold compress on the cheek can help. Call the office.

Knocked-out adult tooth. Time matters most. Hold the tooth by the crown, never the root. If it is dirty, rinse it briefly in milk or water without scrubbing. Gently push it back into the socket and bite on gauze or a clean cloth to hold it. If that is not possible, keep the tooth in a small container of milk, not water and not dry, and call immediately. Do not put a knocked-out baby tooth back in; call for advice instead.

Cracked or broken tooth. Rinse with warm water, save any pieces, and use a cold compress for swelling. Avoid chewing on that side. Cover a sharp edge with sugar-free gum or dental wax.

Lost crown or filling. Keep the crown. Do not glue it back with household adhesive. Dental cement from a pharmacy can hold a crown temporarily until you are seen.

Swelling or a bump on the gum. This can be an abscess, an infection that will not go away without treatment. Call the same day. Swelling that spreads to the eye or neck, or comes with fever or trouble swallowing, is a reason to go to the ER.

Object stuck between teeth. Use floss gently. Do not use pins or sharp objects.

When to go to the emergency room instead

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for:

  • Swelling that makes it hard to breathe or swallow
  • Swelling spreading toward the eye or down the neck, especially with fever
  • Bleeding that does not stop after 10 to 15 minutes of firm pressure
  • A possible broken jaw or a serious facial injury

In Sierra Vista, the hospital emergency department is at Canyon Vista Medical Center, 5700 E Highway 90. After the ER, call us to repair the tooth.

After the emergency

Emergency care is about getting you out of pain and protecting the tooth. The permanent fix often comes next: a root canal to save an infected tooth, a crown to rebuild a broken one, or a dental implant if a tooth cannot be saved. You will get your options in plain language before anything is done.

Office hours are Monday 9am to 5pm, Tuesday 8am to 5pm, Wednesday 9am to 5pm and Thursday 8am to 4pm, Arizona time. Call (520) 458-9460.

Step by step

What happens when you call with an emergency

  1. Call the office

    Describe what happened and how much pain you are in. The team will tell you what to do right now and find the earliest time to see you.

  2. Get out of pain

    The first goal is relief, whether that means treating an infection, smoothing a broken edge or protecting an exposed tooth.

  3. Plan the lasting fix

    Once the emergency is handled, you get clear options for a permanent repair, such as a crown, root canal or implant.

“Always nice and easy to talk to. I was able to get an appointment really fast for my issue.”

Elizabeth C., Gentle Care patient

Questions

Emergency Dentist: your questions answered

What counts as a dental emergency?

Severe or worsening tooth pain, a knocked-out or loosened adult tooth, a cracked or broken tooth, a lost crown or filling, swelling in the gum or face, and bleeding that will not stop. If you are unsure, call and describe it.

What should I do if a tooth gets knocked out?

Pick it up by the crown, not the root. If it is dirty, rinse it briefly with milk or water without scrubbing. Try to place it back in the socket and bite gently on gauze. If you cannot, keep it in milk and call right away. The sooner the tooth is back in place, the better its chance of surviving.

When should I go to the ER instead of the dentist?

Go to the emergency room or call 911 for facial swelling that spreads toward the eye or neck or makes it hard to breathe or swallow, a high fever with dental swelling, bleeding that will not stop with pressure, or a possible broken jaw.

What if it happens when the office is closed?

The office is open Monday through Thursday. Outside those hours, call (520) 458-9460 as early as possible on the next office day and use the first-aid steps on our emergency dentist page in the meantime. For anything life threatening, go to the nearest emergency room. In Sierra Vista that is Canyon Vista Medical Center at 5700 E Highway 90.

Further reading

Emergencies

Knocked-Out Tooth? What to Do in the First Hour, Step by Step

A knocked-out adult tooth can often be saved if you act fast. What to do in the first minutes, how to store the tooth, and where to go in Sierra Vista.

 Insurance and costs

Fort Huachuca Families: A Plain-English Guide to the TRICARE Dental Program

How the TRICARE Dental Program works for Fort Huachuca families: who is eligible, premiums, cost shares by service, and how to use it at a local dentist.

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