Dental emergencies — severe infections, knocked-out teeth, jaw fractures, uncontrolled bleeding — require immediate treatment by a surgeon equipped to handle them. Dr. Kahwach provides same-day emergency consultations for acute surgical conditions, with in-office IV sedation and general anesthesia available for immediate intervention.
Emergency Conditions We Treat
Dental abscess / severe infection — incision and drainage, extraction of the causative tooth, antibiotic therapy. Untreated dental infections can spread to fascial spaces of the neck and airway — a life-threatening emergency called Ludwig's angina.
Avulsed (knocked-out) teeth — reimplantation within 30–60 minutes gives the best chance of survival. If a tooth is knocked out, place it in milk or saline and come immediately.
Jaw fractures — mandibular and midface fractures from trauma, falls, sports injuries, or motor vehicle accidents.
Uncontrolled post-extraction bleeding — hemorrhage after dental procedures that does not respond to home measures.
Acute TMJ dislocation — jaw locked open and unable to close. Requires manual reduction.
What to Do in a Dental Emergency
Call (916) 555-1234 immediately. Describe the situation and we will schedule you for the earliest available appointment — often the same day. For after-hours emergencies involving airway compromise, uncontrolled bleeding, or loss of consciousness, call 911 or proceed to the nearest emergency department.