Dental emergencies rarely improve with time. If you experience any of these symptoms, contact our Palo Alto office immediately for prompt evaluation.
Facial or Gum Swelling
Severe Toothache
Knocked-Out or Broken Tooth
Visible swelling around the jaw, cheek, or gums is a sign of infection. Infections can spread rapidly and require urgent clinical care.
Constant, throbbing, or sharp pain that keeps you awake or worsens when biting indicates potential nerve infection or deep tissue damage.
Trauma causing a displaced, fractured, or completely missing tooth requires treatment within 60 minutes for optimal re-implantation.
Lost Filling or Crown with Pain
Persistent Bleeding
Tooth Pain with Fever
Exposed internal tooth layers cause acute temperature sensitivity and vulnerability to swift bacterial damage without protection.
Bleeding after an accidental blow or oral trauma that does not stop after applying pressure for 15 minutes demands medical evaluation.
Fever paired with oral discomfort flags a systemic infection response that needs immediate antibiotic or clinical intervention.
If you are unsure whether your situation qualifies as an emergency, call us anyway at (650) 321-0340. It is always better to ask than to wait it out in pain.
What to Expect
Same-Day Phone Triage
Focused Emergency Visit
Calm Follow-Up Plan
When you call, our team immediately assesses your symptoms over the phone, provides urgent self-care guidance, and prepares a chair for your arrival.
Dr. Emam examines the affected area directly, takes targeted digital X-rays, and acts quickly to eliminate active discomfort and stabilize the tooth.
Once pain is relieved, we outline clear permanent restorative options. You receive calm guidance without any high-pressure decisions made on the spot.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Emam for Emergencies
Dental emergencies are inherently stressful, but your care shouldn't feel chaotic. Dr. Emam maintains a calm, unhurried, one-patient-at-a-time practice environment in Palo Alto—even during urgent visits. You receive undivided attention in a serene clinical setting.
Our treatment philosophy remains strictly conservative under urgency. We focus entirely on treating the immediate issue, relieving pain, and preserving your natural tooth structure without pushing unnecessary or aggressive dental procedures.
What counts as a dental emergency?
What do I do with a knocked-out tooth?
Any condition involving severe pain, uncontrollable bleeding, facial swelling, trauma to the mouth, or a knocked-out tooth requires emergency care. If discomfort prevents sleep or work, contact us immediately.
Hold the tooth only by its crown (top portion), not the root. Rinse gently with water if dirty, but do not scrub. Store it in milk or saliva and bring it to our office within 30 to 60 minutes for the highest chance of saving it.
Can you see me same-day?
What if this happens outside office hours?
Yes. We reserve dedicated time in our daily schedule specifically for urgent emergency appointments. Call (650) 321-0340 early in the day for the fastest placement.
Call our main office line at (650) 321-0340 and follow the automated instructions for urgent care routing. [Note: Please verify actual office after-hours protocol before publishing.]
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Roshan Emam, DDS • 850 Middlefield Rd, Suite 8, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Speak directly with our clinical team for immediate assistance.