Same-day emergency visitsMonday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tooth pain? Get seen today in Escondido
Same-day visits for toothaches, broken teeth, lost fillings and other dental emergencies. Call and we'll find you a time today.
Swelling spreading to your eye or neck, trouble breathing or swallowing, or a high fever? Call 911 or go to the nearest ER.
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Tap what's happening to see what to do until you get here.
What to do until you get here
Quick first-aid steps based on standard dental advice. Then call us so we can see you today.
Severe toothache
- Rinse your mouth with warm water.
- Floss gently to remove anything stuck between teeth.
- Hold a cold compress on your cheek, 20 minutes on and off.
- Don't put aspirin or painkillers directly on your gums. It can burn the tissue.
Cracked or broken tooth
- Save any pieces of the tooth.
- Rinse your mouth and the pieces with warm water.
- Use a cold compress on your cheek to keep swelling down.
- Avoid chewing on that side until we see you.
Knocked-out tooth
- Pick it up by the top (the crown), not the root.
- If it's dirty, rinse it gently with water. Don't scrub it.
- Try to put it back in the socket and bite down gently on a clean cloth.
- If it won't go back, keep it in a cup of milk.
- Call us right away. A tooth has the best chance of being saved if it's back in place within an hour.
Lost filling or crown
- Keep the crown if you have it and bring it with you.
- A pharmacy dental cement can hold a crown in place for now. Never use household glue.
- Chew on the other side and avoid sticky foods.
Swollen gums or abscess
- Rinse with mild salt water a few times a day.
- Call us today. Infections don't go away on their own and need treatment.
- If swelling spreads to your eye or neck, or you have a fever or trouble swallowing, go to the ER.
Broken braces wire or bracket
- Push a poking wire flat with the eraser end of a pencil.
- Cover sharp spots with orthodontic wax or a small piece of sugarless gum.
- Don't cut the wire yourself. Call us and we'll fix it.
What happens when you call
Here's how a same-day emergency visit works.
Call or request a call back
Tell us what's going on. Outside office hours, leave your number and we'll call you when we open.
We find you a time today
Emergency patients get same-day appointments while the office is open.
Pain relief comes first
We start by getting you comfortable, then find what's causing the problem.
You know your options before we start
We explain the treatment and the cost before any work begins.
Can't call right now? We'll call you.
Leave your name and number and our team will call you back. Bring your insurance card if you have one and we'll check your coverage. No insurance? Ask about payment options when we call.
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People's Dentistry1114 W Valley Pkwy
Escondido, CA 92025 Get directions
| Monday to Thursday | 8 AM to 5 PM |
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| Friday to Sunday | Closed |