If this is happening to you right now, our same-day emergency dentist in Reno can see you today — call 775-339-9893 first and we'll tell you exactly what to do.
Not every dental problem is obvious. Many patients search for a dental emergency near you because they’re unsure how serious their symptoms are — but the pain feels urgent.
These issues rarely resolve on their own. Infections can spread beyond the mouth if untreated.
At Reno Dental care and Orthodontics, we offer prompt diagnosis and same-day emergency care when possible.
The most common are sudden tooth pain or pressure, trauma from accidents or sports injuries, broken or knocked-out teeth, infections causing swelling or fever, and gum abscesses. Any of these can start mildly and escalate quickly, which is why they are evaluated urgently rather than added to a routine checkup weeks away.
No. Dental infections rarely resolve without treatment, and they can spread beyond the mouth if they are left alone. Pain may fade temporarily when the nerve inside a tooth dies, but the underlying infection continues in the surrounding bone and tissue. Professional diagnosis and treatment are needed to clear it.
Prompt care reduces pain immediately, prevents infection from spreading, improves the chance of saving the natural tooth, and lowers overall treatment costs. A small crack treated early may need only a simple restoration, while the same tooth left for weeks can require a root canal or extraction instead.
See a dentist immediately, because the chance of saving a knocked-out tooth is highest within the first hour. Handle the tooth by the crown rather than the root, rinse it gently if it is dirty, and keep it moist in milk or the patient's own saliva on the way to the appointment. Do not scrub the root surface.
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8040 S Virginia St, Suite 1 , Reno, NV 89511
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