Toothaches and other dental emergencies often strike suddenly, making it impossible to focus on anything else. When you’re hurting, you want help fast—not tomorrow, not next week, and definitely not after a long drive to Amarillo.
When to Seek Emergency Dental Care
Knowing when to call for emergency dental treatment can sometimes be confusing. Here's a simple rule: if you're in pain, it's an emergency. Other signs that you need urgent dental care include:
- A cracked or broken tooth (especially if it hurts)
- A severe toothache that doesn't improve with over-the-counter pain medicine
- A tooth that has been knocked loose or completely out
Swelling in your face, jaw, or around a tooth- Signs of infection, like fever and pain
If you experience any of these symptoms, call us right away at (806) 665-0921.
What to Expect at Your Emergency Dental Appointment
When you arrive for your emergency appointment, Dr. Mohr and our caring team will:
- Get you comfortable and address your immediate pain
- Take necessary x-rays to see what's happening below the surface
- Explain the problem and discuss your treatment options in simple terms
- Provide same-day treatment whenever possible to get you out of pain
Our goal is to relieve your pain and either fix the problem completely or stabilize it until we can provide treatment to resolve it.