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Toothache, a broken tooth or swelling? Call our Long Beach office first. We’ll see you as quickly as we can and tell you what to do in the meantime.
Call First
Call Before You Come In
A quick call lets us make room in the day’s schedule and tell you how to protect the tooth until you get here. If we can’t pick up, leave your name, number and what happened, and we’ll call you back.
(562) 436-6013| Monday | 8AM – 5PM |
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| Tuesday | 11AM – 5PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 8AM – 5PM |
| Friday | 8AM – 5PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
141 E 9th St, Long Beach, CA 90813
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Is It an Emergency
What Counts as a Dental Emergency
Not sure? Call and describe what’s going on. We’ll tell you honestly whether it needs to be seen right away or can wait for a regular visit.
Pain, swelling and damage to a tooth all get worse with time. Call us the same day if you have any of these.
- A severe or throbbing toothache
- A broken, chipped or cracked tooth
- A knocked-out or loose adult tooth
- Swelling in your face, jaw or gums
- A pimple-like bump on the gum, which can mean an abscess
- A lost filling or crown
- Bleeding that won’t stop after an extraction
- A broken brace wire or bracket cutting your cheek
First Aid
What to Do Until You Get Here
A few simple steps at home can ease the pain and, with a knocked-out tooth, make the difference between saving it and losing it.
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Knocked-out tooth
Pick the tooth up by the crown, the part you chew with, not the root. If it’s dirty, rinse it gently in milk or water without scrubbing. Try to set it back in the socket and bite gently on a clean cloth to hold it. If it won’t go back, keep it in a small cup of milk and call us straight away. A tooth has the best chance of being saved when it’s seen quickly, ideally within the hour.
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Broken or chipped tooth
Rinse with warm water and save any pieces in a clean container. Hold a cold compress against your cheek to keep swelling down. If the edge is sharp, cover it with dental wax or sugar-free gum to protect your tongue until your visit.
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Toothache
Rinse with warm water and floss gently in case something is caught between your teeth. An over-the-counter pain reliever can help; follow the label. Don’t put aspirin on the gum, as it can burn the tissue.
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Lost crown or filling
Keep the crown and bring it with you, since it can often be put back. Dental cement from a pharmacy can hold it in place for a day or two. Never use household glue. Chew on the other side until you’re seen.
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Swelling or a gum abscess
Rinse with mild salt water and hold a cold compress against the outside of your face. Call us right away: an infection won’t clear up on its own. If the swelling spreads or you have a fever, read the warning below.
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Broken brace wire
Use the eraser end of a pencil to push a poking wire flat, or cover it with orthodontic wax. Don’t try to cut the wire yourself. Call us to arrange a repair.
Go to the ER
When to Go Straight to the Emergency Room
Call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room if you have any of the following. These need medical care before dental care. Once you’re stable, call us for follow-up treatment.
- Swelling that makes it hard to breathe or swallow
- Swelling that spreads toward your eye or down your neck
- A high fever along with facial swelling
- A broken jaw, or a blow to the head along with a dental injury
- Heavy bleeding that won’t stop with firm pressure
Your Visit
What Happens at an Emergency Visit
Insurance and Cost
We accept most PPO plans, including ILWU and Operating Engineers, and many cover part of an emergency exam. CareCredit and Sunbit can spread the cost of larger treatment into monthly payments.
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Call us first
Tell us what happened and when. We’ll find you the earliest time we can and tell you what to do until then.
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Relief comes first
Dr. Adli examines the area and takes an X-ray if needed. The first priority is easing your pain and stopping any infection from getting worse.
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Then your options
Some problems are fixed in the same visit. Others get a temporary repair first, then a follow-up appointment for a lasting one, such as a crown or an implant. You’ll know the plan and the cost before we start.
FAQ
Emergency Questions
Yes. Call (562) 436-6013, tell us what’s happening, and we’ll do our best to fit you in. You don’t need to be an existing patient.
We see dental emergencies as quickly as we can. Call as early in the day as possible, so we have the most room in the schedule to fit you in.
Leave a message with your name, number and what happened, and we’ll call you back once the office opens. For swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing, a high fever, a jaw injury or heavy bleeding, go to the nearest emergency room.
A mild ache that comes and goes can usually wait a day or two, but call to book a visit. Pain that keeps you awake, swelling, or a fever should be seen sooner.
An emergency room can treat severe swelling, fever or injury and can prescribe pain relief or antibiotics. It usually can’t repair the tooth itself, so you will still need to see a dentist.
Many PPO plans cover part of an emergency exam and X-rays, but every plan is different. Bring your insurance card and we’ll help you check. For larger treatment, CareCredit and Sunbit can spread the cost.