Dental emergency?
Call or text us first — we’ll do our best to see you the same day.
What counts as a dental emergency
Severe or worsening toothache
A knocked-out or pushed-out tooth
A cracked, chipped, or broken tooth
A lost filling or crown
Facial or gum swelling (possible infection)
Bleeding that won't stop
An injury to the mouth or jaw
When in doubt, call — we'll help you decide.
What to do right now
Knocked-out (avulsed) tooth
Pick it up by the crown, not the root, gently rinse, and keep it in milk or your cheek. Get to us fast — time matters.
Swelling or a gum bump
Call today — that can be a spreading infection.
Broken tooth
Save any pieces and rinse with warm water.
Pain
Warm salt-water rinse and over-the-counter pain relief until we see you.
Why Serene in an emergency
Calm, gentle care even on a bad day — and a dentist trained to fix the cause, not just numb the pain. Sedation is available if you're too anxious to go without. We're in-network with Cigna PPO and file out-of-network claims for every other PPO plan, and financing — plus our in-house membership plan — keeps larger repairs manageable.
We can’t wait
to meet you
Call (805) 653-1599 or book your appointment through the link below. We’ll see you soon.
