Emergency Dentist in Encinitas
In pain today? We keep room for same-day emergencies
Yes. McElroy Smiles is an emergency dentist in Encinitas with same-day appointments for severe pain, a broken or knocked-out tooth, a lost crown or filling, or swelling. Your emergency exam is $100, and we make you comfortable first, with sedation available if you are nervous. Call as soon as something feels wrong, and we will get you seen fast.
Why patients call us in an emergency
When something goes wrong with your teeth, you want to be seen now, by someone you trust. We keep room in the schedule for same-day emergencies, and patients tell us they came in with their pain at an 8 and left with it at a 1. If fear has kept you away, sedation is here, so even a nervous patient can finally get relief. Dr. Greg likes to say an emergency is a chance to change someone’s day.
What to do right now
Pick it up by the crown, rinse it gently, place it back in the socket or keep it in milk, and call us immediately. The first hour matters most.
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Knocked-out tooth
Pick it up by the crown, rinse it gently, place it back in the socket or keep it in milk, and call us immediately. The first hour matters most.
02
Broken tooth
Rinse with warm water, save any pieces you can, and use a cold compress for swelling
03
Lost crown or filling
Keep the crown if you have it, avoid chewing on that side, and call us.
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Swelling in the face or gums
Call right away. Swelling can be a sign of infection and should be seen quickly.
Emergencies we treat
Severe toothache. Broken or chipped tooth. Knocked-out tooth. Lost crown or filling. Abscess or swelling. Broken or lost denture.
Same-day care
Call early in the day for the best chance of a same-day visit. If you reach us after hours, leave a message and we will respond as soon as we can. The sooner you call, the sooner we can stop the pain.
What it costs
Your emergency exam is $100, including the exam and any X-rays needed to find the problem. We explain the cost of treatment before we begin, so there are no surprises. If you have no insurance and later join our Gold membership, your $100 exam fee counts toward it.
Severe or throbbing tooth pain, a broken or knocked-out tooth, a lost crown or filling, bleeding that will not stop, or swelling in the gums or face all count as dental emergencies. Swelling and a knocked-out tooth are the most time-sensitive, so call McElroy Smiles in Encinitas right away. When you are not sure, call us, and we will tell you what to do next.
Yes, in most cases. We keep room in the schedule for same-day emergencies, so call as early in the day as you can for the best chance of being seen that day. If you reach us after hours, leave a message and we will respond as soon as we can. The sooner you call, the sooner we can stop the pain.
Your emergency exam is $100 at McElroy Smiles, which includes the exam and any X-rays needed to find the problem. The cost of treatment depends on what you need, and we explain it before we begin. If you have no insurance and later join our Gold membership, your $100 exam fee counts toward it. We are upfront about cost.
Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root, and rinse it gently without scrubbing. If you can, place it back in the socket; if not, keep it in milk or tucked inside your cheek, and call us immediately. A knocked-out tooth has the best chance of being saved within the first hour, so do not wait. Call McElroy Smiles right away.
