Dental emergencies
Emergency dentist in Cathedral City
Toothache, swelling, a broken tooth or a knocked-out tooth? Call first. We will tell you what to do on the way and try to see you the same day.
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for a life-threatening injury, a possible broken jaw, bleeding that will not stop, or facial swelling with a fever or trouble breathing or swallowing.
How to reach us in an emergency
- During office hours
- Mon to Fri, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Call and we will try to see you the same day.
- After hours and weekends
- Call the office at (760) 324-4450 for Dr. Cho’s emergency number. Dr. Brandon Cho takes our after-hours emergency calls.
- New patients
- Welcome. You do not need to be an existing patient.
- Root canals
- Done here by our endodontist, Dr. Jason Fowler.
- Where
- 69450 Ramon Road, Cathedral City, near Date Palm Drive. Look for the big white tooth.
What we treat
- Severe toothaches and dental infections
- Facial or gum swelling
- Chipped, cracked and broken teeth
- Teeth knocked loose, pushed out of place or knocked out
- Lost fillings and crowns
- Broken dentures and problems with implants
First aid
What to do before you get here
These steps are general first aid. Call us for advice about your situation.
A knocked-out adult tooth
Time matters. Try to see a dentist as soon as possible, ideally within 30 minutes.
- Pick the tooth up by the crown (the white part). Do not touch the root.
- If it is dirty, rinse it gently with water for a few seconds. Do not scrub it.
- If you can, put it back in the socket and bite gently on a clean cloth to hold it.
- If not, keep it in a small container of milk and bring it with you.
Do not put a knocked-out baby tooth back in. Call us instead.
A chipped or broken tooth
- Rinse your mouth with warm water.
- Save any pieces of the tooth and bring them with you.
- Hold a cold pack on your cheek to reduce swelling.
- Avoid chewing on that side until you are seen.
A toothache
- Rinse with warm water and gently floss to remove anything stuck between teeth.
- Use a cold compress on the outside of your cheek if it is swollen.
- Do not put aspirin or any painkiller directly on the gum. It can burn the tissue.
A lost filling or crown
- Keep the crown somewhere safe and bring it with you.
- Do not try to glue it back on with household glue.
- Chew on the other side until we can see you.
Emergency questions
Can I be seen the same day for a dental emergency in Cathedral City?
Whenever possible, yes. Call (760) 324-4450 as early in the day as you can and we will try to fit you in that day.
What if I have a dental emergency at night or on a weekend?
Call the office at (760) 324-4450 for Dr. Cho’s emergency number. Dr. Brandon Cho takes our after-hours emergency calls.
Do you treat new patients for emergencies?
Yes. You do not need to be an existing patient. Call and tell the front desk what happened.
Can my root canal be done here?
Yes. Our endodontist, Dr. Jason Fowler, does root canals in our office, so an infected tooth can usually be treated without a referral.
When should I go to the emergency room instead?
Call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room for a life-threatening injury, a possible broken jaw, bleeding that will not stop, or facial swelling with a fever or trouble breathing or swallowing.
Tooth pain that keeps coming back? Read about root canals with our endodontist.
Book a visit
In pain right now?
Call us. We will tell you what to do and how soon we can see you.
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Insurance
- PPO plans, claims filed for you
- Languages
- English, Spanish, French