Emergency Dentist in Arvada, CO
If you’re currently dealing with any dental emergency, please contact us immediately!
Are you experiencing severe tooth pain, swelling, a broken tooth, or another urgent dental problem? Call AFC Dentistry for emergency dental care in Arvada. Our team will help you determine the appropriate next step and arrange an evaluation as quickly as availability allows.
We serve emergency dental patients from Arvada, Westminster, Broomfield, and nearby communities.
Dental Emergencies We Treat
Call AFC Dentistry when you experience a dental problem that is painful, worsening, or likely to cause further damage without prompt care. Common emergencies we evaluate include:
Severe Toothache
Persistent or severe tooth pain may be caused by decay, infection, a damaged filling, a cracked tooth, or inflammation inside the tooth. Call promptly, especially when pain is accompanied by swelling or fever.
Broken or Cracked Tooth
A broken or cracked tooth should be evaluated even when it is not extremely painful. Early treatment may help prevent infection or additional damage.
Knocked-Out or Loose Permanent Tooth
Handle a knocked-out tooth by the crown rather than the root. Keep it moist in milk or an appropriate tooth-preservation solution and call a dentist immediately.
Dental Abscess or Facial Swelling
Swelling, a bad taste, drainage, fever, or a pimple-like bump on the gums may indicate an infection. Call immediately for guidance.
Call 911 or seek emergency medical care if swelling affects your breathing or swallowing.
Lost Filling or Crown
Keep the affected area clean and avoid chewing on that side. Do not use household glue to replace the restoration.
Emergency Tooth Extraction
When a tooth cannot be restored, an extraction may be recommended to resolve pain or infection.
Emergency Treatments May Include – Depending on the diagnosis, emergency care may include:
Emergency Dental Examination
Digital X-Rays
Temporary Restoration
Replacement of a Filling or Crown
Infection Evaluation
Root Canal Treatment
Tooth Extraction
Treatment Planning for Follow-Up Care
Emergency Dentist FAQs
We prioritize urgent dental concerns and may have same-day availability. Call the office so our team can review your symptoms and current schedule. Call the office as soon as possible. Our team will review your symptoms and explain the earliest available appointment option.
Severe, persistent, or worsening tooth pain should be evaluated promptly, particularly when it occurs with swelling, fever, drainage, or pain when biting.
Hold the tooth by the crown, gently rinse away visible debris without scrubbing it, and keep it moist. Call a dentist immediately because prompt care may improve the chance of saving the tooth.
A hospital emergency department may be appropriate for serious facial trauma, a suspected broken jaw, uncontrolled bleeding, or swelling that affects breathing or swallowing. Most tooth-specific problems require treatment by a dentist.
AFC Dentistry evaluates dental pain, swelling, and other symptoms that may be associated with an infection. Treatment depends on the source and severity of the problem.
AFC Dentistry is located at 8770 Wadsworth Blvd H, Arvada, CO 80003, serving patients from Arvada, Westminster, Broomfield, and nearby communities.
Sedation Dentistry for Emergency Dental Care
A dental emergency can be stressful, especially if pain, fear, or anxiety makes it difficult to receive the treatment you need. At Arvada Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, we offer sedation options to help you feel calm, comfortable, and prepared while we address your urgent dental concern.
Depending on your needs, the recommended treatment, and your comfort level, we may discuss:
- Nitrous oxide sedation: Also called laughing gas, this fast-acting option is inhaled through a mask to help you relax during treatment. Its effects dissipate quickly, and adults can typically drive themselves shortly after the appointment.
- Oral medication sedation: Taken by mouth before treatment, oral sedation can create a deeper, sleep-like level of relaxation. It may take 30–90 minutes to take effect, so you will need an escort to drive you home and stay with you until the medication wears off.
- IV sedation: Delivered through an IV line, this option works quickly and can be carefully adjusted throughout your procedure. It may be appropriate for patients who want to sleep through treatment; an escort is required afterward.
Sedation dentistry can help patients who have dental anxiety, a dental phobia, or difficulty tolerating longer procedures receive the care they need. If you are experiencing a dental emergency, call our office immediately at (303) 586-2870.
Dental pain and swelling can worsen without treatment. Call AFC Dentistry as soon as possible so our team can review your symptoms and explain the next step. Our team can help you determine the next steps for caring for your smile until you can be seen.