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Emergency Dental Care in San Rafael, CA
Fast, compassionate care when you need it most.
Dental emergencies never happen at a convenient time, and getting seen quickly can make all the difference. At Dental Studio of Marin, we make room for urgent care, relieving your pain and protecting your smile with prompt, gentle treatment when it matters most.
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Emergency Dental Care in San Rafael
A dental emergency can be frightening, painful, and disorienting — but you don’t have to face it alone. Whether you’re dealing with severe pain, a knocked-out tooth, or a broken restoration, acting quickly gives us the best chance to save the tooth and get you comfortable again. We prioritize urgent cases and will walk you through what to do the moment you call, so help is never far away.
Common Dental Emergencies We Treat
If you’re experiencing any of these, don’t wait — contact us right away for guidance and care.
- Severe Toothache Persistent or intense pain that may signal infection or damage.
- Knocked-Out or Loose Tooth Fast treatment gives the best chance of saving the tooth.
- Broken or Cracked Teeth We repair the damage and protect the tooth from worsening.
- Lost Filling or Crown We restore the tooth and shield it from further harm.
Tooth Injury Treatment
Accidents, falls, and sports injuries can chip, fracture, loosen, or completely knock out a tooth. When a tooth is injured, quick action matters: for a knocked-out tooth, keep it moist and get to us as soon as possible, ideally within an hour, to give it the best chance of being saved. We treat tooth injuries of all kinds — from minor chips to serious trauma — with prompt, gentle care designed to preserve your natural teeth and prevent longer-term complications.
What to Do in an Emergency
Call our San Rafael office first — we’ll give you step-by-step guidance while you head in. For a knocked-out tooth, handle it by the crown (not the root), gently rinse it, and keep it in milk or between your cheek and gums. For pain or swelling, a cold compress and over-the-counter pain relief can help until you arrive. Staying calm and acting quickly makes a real difference in the outcome.
Don’t Wait Out the Pain
It can be tempting to hope a dental problem will resolve on its own, but waiting often makes things worse — and more expensive to treat. Even if the pain fades, an underlying issue like infection may still be advancing. When something feels wrong, reaching out right away is always the safest choice for your health and your smile.
Emergency Dental Care FAQ
- What counts as a dental emergency?
- Severe pain, a knocked-out or loose tooth, broken teeth, lost fillings or crowns, and swelling or bleeding are all reasons to seek urgent care.
- What should I do if my tooth gets knocked out?
- Handle it by the crown, gently rinse it, and keep it moist in milk or against your cheek. Contact us immediately — timing is critical.
- How quickly should I be seen?
- As soon as possible. For a knocked-out tooth, being seen within an hour offers the best chance of saving it.
- What can I do for severe tooth pain right now?
- A cold compress and over-the-counter pain relief can help temporarily. Call our office so we can see you and address the cause.
- Can a chipped or cracked tooth wait?
- It’s best not to wait. Even small cracks can worsen or lead to infection, so prompt treatment protects the tooth.
- What if my filling or crown falls out?
- Save the restoration if you can and contact us. We’ll protect the exposed tooth and restore it as soon as possible.
- Will waiting make the problem worse?
- Often, yes. Even if pain fades, issues like infection can keep progressing, so it’s safest to be seen right away.
- How do I reach you in an emergency?
- Call our San Rafael office right away, and we’ll guide you on immediate steps and get you in as quickly as we can.
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Dr. Mehdi Salek, DDS
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