Dental Emergencies

Dental emergencies are rare. However, there are some life-threatening situations that require immediate attention. If you experience any of the symptoms below, call 911 or go to the emergency room.

• Difficulty breathing
• Intense pain in your left arm that is spreading to your neck and/or jaw
• Intense pain behind the eyes and/or double vision
• Swelling/pressure that prevents you from swallowing your spit
• Swelling/pressure behind the tongue that moves it out of place
• Swelling/pressure from your mouth that prevents you from opening your mouth
• Swelling from your mouth to your upper eyelid
• Fever or vomiting possibly caused by a dental infection