Laguna Beach Dentist - Urgent Dental Care

Are you dealing with a dental emergency in Laguna? If you sustain an injury, or experience pain in your teeth or gums, it can cause serious issues or lead to infection. If you are experiencing any symptoms please contact our Laguna dental office immediately to determine if you need to be seen right away. Waiting too long can increase the chances of permanent tooth damage, as well as the need for more extensive treatment later on.  Kurtis Reitz, DDS is an experienced emergency dentist in Laguna Beach.  We understand that a dental emergency happens from time to time. Our office is here to help you through those emergencies in a timely manner. We make our very best effort to see emergency dentistry patients the very same day.  When you call our office, we can provide advice over the phone for how to handle your situation until you can make it into the office. 

If your condition requires immediate attention, please dial 911

What's Considered A Dental Emergency

There is never a problem too big or too small for us to handle. Even if you’re considering whether or not to come in for a minor emergency, we can get you in to be seen to put your mind at ease. Some of the most common emergencies that are seen include:

• Pain, abscesses and infections
• Lost restorations (bridges, crowns, veneers, fillings)
• Orthodontic emergencies (broken brackets, cracked aligners, loose wires)
• Broken or cracked prosthetic appliances (dentures and partials)
• Cracked, fractured, chipped or broken teeth

Tips For Dealing With Common Dental Emergencies

• Broken or missing crown or filling: It is unlikely that the restoration can be reused, but please save it if possible. Do not attempt to glue or reattach the dental filling or dental crown.
• Broken or knocked out teeth: If you have a broken or knocked out tooth, please contact our office immediately. Retrieve the tooth, if possible, holding it by the crown (the part that is normally exposed in your mouth). You may gently rinse the tooth with water to remove dirt, but do not scrub or remove any tissue fragments that may be attached. The ADA recommends storing the tooth in a small container with your own saliva or milk. Teeth have the greatest chance of being replaced in the socket within one hour of being knocked out. If it cannot be saved, our practice offers a full range of restorative dentistry services such as dental implants or dental bridges.
• Tooth Pain: One of the most common oral health concerns is a sudden toothache or tooth pain. There are a number of things that cause a toothache, our first suggestion may be to try brushing or flossing around the tooth to remove any trapped food or other particles. You may also try rinsing with warm water or a diluted salt solution.
• Broken Dentures or Broken Bridge: If possible, save the broken denture or bridge and bring it with you to your appointment. In some cases, dentures and bridges can be repaired. We will evaluate your denture or bridge and make the best recommendation for repair or replacement

Contact Laguna Beach Dental Arts

Dr. Reitz sets aside special time for emergency patients so we can get you in as quickly as possible. Contact us now so we can book the earliest possible appointment for you. We are your Laguna Beach emergency dentist, and we are here for you!