Emergency Dentistry · Walnut Creek, CA
Emergency Dentist in Walnut Creek
Tooth pain, a broken tooth, or a lost crown? Call Mona Lisa Smile Dental in Walnut Creek to discuss your symptoms and the earliest available appointment. We will explain the next step and your treatment options after an examination.
Is This a Dental Emergency?
Call Us Right Away If...
Severe or throbbing tooth pain not responding to over-the-counter pain relief
A broken, chipped, or fractured tooth, especially with sharp edges
A knocked-out tooth. Call immediately, every minute matters
A lost or broken crown, bridge, or veneer leaving a tooth exposed
You're not sure where to start or who to trust with cosmetic work
A loose or displaced tooth after trauma
Significant gum bleeding that is not resolving
What's Included
What to Do in a Dental Emergency
Every treatment listed below begins with a proper diagnosis - never a sales pitch.
Knocked-out tooth
Pick it up by the crown, not the root. Rinse gently, do not scrub. Place it back in the socket if possible, or keep it in milk. Call us immediately.
Broken or chipped tooth
Rinse with warm water. Apply gentle pressure if bleeding. Avoid using the tooth to chew. Call for a same-day appointment.
Lost crown or filling
Dental cement from a pharmacy can temporarily protect the area. Call for a same-day appointment.
Severe pain or swelling
Do not ignore swelling in the jaw or neck, it can indicate spreading infection. Take a pain reliever if tolerated and call us immediately.
Root Canal Evaluation in Walnut Creek
When the soft tissue inside a tooth becomes inflamed or infected, root canal treatment may help preserve the tooth. Treatment removes the affected tissue, cleans the inside of the tooth, and seals the canals.
Tooth pain can have several causes. At Mona Lisa Smile Dental, an examination and any necessary X-rays help us explain your treatment options and whether evaluation by an endodontist, a root canal specialist, is appropriate. Call our Walnut Creek office to arrange an evaluation.