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Get a VirtualFind a dentist near you using our 24-hour emergency patient support team. Our Emergency Dental Services include scheduling an emergency appointment directly with partnering dentist, finding dentists open on Saturday & Sunday, providing instant insurance verifications, and dental care financing options for unexpected expenses.
Each dental provider in our network will require an exam and x-ray before diagnosing any treatment plans. Some of the most common dental emergencies that are treated are: chipped/broken tooth, tooth extractions, dental implants, bleeding gums, broken crowns/fillings, cavities, and abscessed tooth.
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I have gone to the dentist since I was a little kid. I am not a fan. However, I can't say enough about Ryan the hygienist. He made me feel comfortable, had a great chair-side manner, and explained ...
Sharleen Fry
I went in yesterday for an emergency. I was experiencing severe tooth pain. First I made an appointment on opencare which didn’t go through to the office but they got me right in anyway. I filled o...
Tammy Hanley
I recently enrolled in a new insurance part D plan, Astiva, I called Astiva representatives, to ask for a few referrals in Brea where I live. I chose Gold Coast and could not have made a better cho...
Roger Hernandez
I’ve been here a couple of times and everyone is just awesome! Super friendly and kind. The main doctor is really cool and truly cares for his patients. I wanted to give a shoutout to the dental as...
Toni Love
The staff here are so genuine and sweet ! They took the initiative to hear me out and to assist in every way that they could. They were fast yet efficient and went above and beyond with their custo...
Irving Contreras
All of the staff is very fast and helpful and the Dentist has a very steady hand. I went in for a root canal and ended up falling asleep in the process, I didn't feel a thing.
Morris rochwerg
Dr Loomis is the best Dentist that our family has used for the last six years. His attention to detail along with his painless approach combined with his honesty is second to none. A great USC dent...
Nicole Holman
My husband and I have been coming here for the past year and have had great experiences with the front desk, hygienists, and dentists. We wanted to shout to Ryan as someone who has made us feel ver...
Andrew Fierro
I don’t like dentist and had no trust or belief in them. Hannah and Simon have changed my point of view of that! They’ve done major work and the scary kind and made it feel like a walk on the beach...
Brian Chung
Gold Coast Dental in Buena Park is fantastic. Definitely 5 stars. All the staff are very helpful and so nice. Everybody smiles and makes you feel comfortable. I really like how its open 7 days a we...
Paul Butcher
I had a cleaning and unfortunately needed a filling on one of my wisdom teeth. Dr Epi, Alejandro and Arianna were as gentle as possible and treated me really good. They're the best!
Stormy Courter
They were able to get me in immediately on a Sunday to deal with a temporary crown that popped off. The entire staff was kind and the tech that re-cemented my crown was great. Very appreciative for...
Erin Aguirre
Wanted to share how pleasant my experience was getting a filling done(which majority of people will not usually say about the dentist lol) I had the pleasure of the dentist Dr. Ed doing my procedur...
Mindy McClory
There is nothing I can say bad about Gold Coast dental from the front staff Octavia to the xray tech Vince to the hygienist Jennifer and most of all the dentist Dr Fawaz everyone is so kind and swe...
Farrah Fortune
My Dentist appointment was on a Saturday afternoon and all of my Dental care was completed and done by friendly staff. Great Job, I’m a Happy Patient. Thanks!
Riki Holloway
The dentist there are too notch. I went for a cracked tooth I had and it was painful. They seen me on a Sunday!. they were able to do 90% of the work on my tooth on my 2 nd bisit. The dentist is ve...
Alyssa Sixx
I was scared out of my mind. I appreciate this office being patient with me & kind. I had Dr.Fong he was great I appreciate how he explained everything to me like I was a child because again I was ...
Heriberto Gutierrez
I highly recommend Gold Coast Dental in Fullerton. Dr. Alexander and his assistant Pauline provided excellent care throughout my treatment. I had extractions, bone grafting, and several cavities fi...
Kathleen Pitts
This dentist was so good. I didn’t feel a thing and I’m getting influence girl and I’m on the first stage. You gotta come didn’t feel the same.
Marlene
I came here after struggling to find a good dentist and I was not disappointed. Mariana was amazing!! She explained everything thoroughly, made me feel welcome, and was super knowledgeable. She def...
Felipe Ramirez
Great experience all the staff is super nice and welcoming I have been coming to this office for a year now and everything has been great I been getting my Treatment little by little Ian so happy M...
Yudi Mata
I went today as a new patient I was able to be seen same day. I scheduled an appointment. I love that Karina went over everything that I needed to know by even taking her time to go over financials...
Chase Hought
Fantastic experience here. The receptionist Maryam was very kind and understanding, the dental assistant Ahmad had fantastic energy and made it easy to smile, and Dr. Tehrani’s approach is simple, ...
Mike Rami
I been in other dwntal offices and none of thwn had Chanel! Her expertise and attention to detail matches those who want something done right the first time! She went above and beyond with the lase...
Kristen Fitzpatrick
Emergency front tooth repair. Called Dr Shluper office at 12:30 am after a fall and was scheduled the next day by answering service. Dr shipper called me at 6 am and had me scheduled at 7:30 am. I...
Jenifer Ramirez
The staff was friendly, professional, and attentive. The clinic was clean and well organized. I highly recommend this dental center to anyone looking for excellent dental care
Anna Grbenick
I feel SO fortunate to have found Dentologem by happenstance for my emergent situation this weekend. Dr. Melkumian was fantastic. I am also so pleased that they can accept me as a new patient for m...
stephen cohen
Went surprisingly well. Called at 9 with a broken crown and had an appointment with an excellent Dentist at noon the same day. Can't do more than that.
Krista Williams
No everything was super amazing. Although, my situation was so painful you guys made me as comfortable as I could get. And the fact that you stayed open for me past closing time to just help me was...
Robin H.
Awesome! The front team was welcoming, friendly and informative. The assistant and hygienist did an amazing job. And of course, Dr. Reid was the best. Explaining the best needs for my dental health...
Rachel T.
This was my first time at The Smile Doc and every single employee I interacted with was nothing but professional, confident, friendly and easy-going. Moving forward, my family and I will be coming ...
Delia DeLyons
I have been treated by them for the last 9 months. I have experienced nothing but professional, informative, and kind treatment. They all get an A+ in my book!
Mark Ross
I have completed my 3rd visit to MUSC School of Dentistry in Charleston and must not hold this a secret in any longer. It is a gem in the Ruff. Very professionally run and eager to earn your trust....
Jenn Abel
First visit here and I’m sold! Darlisa did a thorough cleaning and explanation of everything she did. Dr Moffitt was also amazing, thorough, and so kind.
Renee Stewart
Cassie is amazing. Gentle & extremely skilled in her profession. I absolutely despise going to the dentist; and she eases the anxiety & gets me through it like a “gem”. Highly recommend her & Dr. B...
Michelle Wood
I had my first cleaning here today & I LOVE this place so much! Lynn was my hygienist & she is just wonderful! Dr Stephen’s was great and handled all of my concerns. Everyone is very professional a...
Joseph McPike
I am just totally pleased with my experience with mockingbird dental associates of cartersville. I believe I just had the best dentist and assistant in my life. Dr. Stephens and dental assistant Al...
Kathy Bartlett
Faith the office manager and staff were so professional and answered all our questions. Would highly recommend this dentistry office. Thank you.
Javier Marquez
Hello, I thought i chipped my tooth and had excruciating pain and throbbing on my lower mouth. I tried Ibuprofen for one day. The pain was immense. I called these folks at 2:30 am and set up an ap...
Susan Marshall
Everyone was so kind and helpful. I was so afraid I would need another root canal but turns out I did not. Gave me the information I needed and treated me promptly. I was very happy with my service...
Marina Campagna
I have known Dr Cararrie since way back in the 90's. It was so good to find him again years later. I am terrified of dentists, except for Dr. Cararrie who recognized my angst from the start. I will...
Paul Ensmann Sr.
Dr. Shahid is the greatest! He picked a fantastic staff they are so caring. I had pain in my mouth for years within in months they are all gone. Thank You Doctor
Steven Potts Jr
The office manager, and complete staff, was phenomenal. I was in a lot of pain and misunderstood my payment options at first and was getting irritable. But the office manager was very concerning an...
Josiah Barnes
I had such a wonderful experience with my ortho OC, Vickey Soledad. From the very beginning, she was incredibly kind, attentive, and professional. She took the time to really listen to my concerns ...
Fernando Hernandez Romero
I had a severe ear infection and fungus and went in 4 months to ER, urgent care etc with nothing but more pain and my ear getting worse. Almost dropped the ball and tried to live with it Finally I ...
Ronald
Dr. Ghalambor is a top flight dentist, and Alejandra is a multi-talented hygienist and receptionist. My wife and I have been treated by this office for many years, and our visits have always been m...
Margarita Jimenez
I have been taking my kids since their first dental app and I love it... the lady in front desk its so nice and the staff is the best... my kids love it too!
Ty Rawles
I've been taking my kids here for the last 5 years and it's the only dentist that my kids will go to. That says enough for me. Also I've never had a problem with the ladies at the front desk, she's...
Charlie Stonebraker
Love this place. They're so efficient, quick and friendly. They took out my wisdom teeth and my son's...also the healing process was so smooth, and i had all the information i needed for after care...
Vanessa Stuart
Excellent experience from start to finish, EVERY TIME! I’ve been using this office for years & my 3 kids love it here! Extremely friendly, personable receptionists, honest dentists, clean facility,...
Breegan Waterhouse
BEST DENTIST. My child is deaf and the staff do amazing with him. Dr is gentle and knows what she’s doing and talking about. The staff are so sweet. This place is so so so clean. Really enjoyable e...
Athenna S
I absolutely adore Dr. Kim. My family and I have always been treated so well. I’ve been going to him for so many years I’ve lost count. Thank you for your professionalism and kindness. Blessings al...
Alena Quinones
Gone my whole life and not a single complaint! The staff is so sweet! Got my braces done and my gaps and crooked teeth were fixed immediately. Cavities? Not an issue, fillings were painless, and su...
Tolliecia Hyman
I love it here! I've been coming to Dr. Dao for 24 years! I'm very Grateful to be able to say that I have no complaints and only compliments for him and his staff!!
Katharine Pieters
Super Dental Hygienist Meghan is Amazing & Dr. Nick was warm, welcoming & gave me excellent advice, Day 1! Reception, all wonderful. i feel very lucky to have found my new dental office so nearby &...
Rita Mantova
I had a gum-grafting procedure here today and the entire experience was exceptional. Dr. Annie Amsalem and Rhonda were incredibly knowledgeable and made me feel cared for every step of the way. I c...
Ra Mi
Dr Murphy that works there is my favorite dentist... I really appreciate his great work ethic, efforts, his intelligence, and ability to communicate well. I highly recommend him...
Bonnie Hermann
Love the office. the decor is great. There and the assistants are really caring and smart. The dentist was fantastic. She helped me with my impressions and made sure I was safe. She took her time a...
Salome Neskorodova
This is one of the best dental offices I’ve visited. The front desk staff were helpful with scheduling and insurance questions, and the hygienist did a thorough but gentle cleaning. The dentist too...
Mary Beth Crowe
The entire staff at SN Family Dental was professional and friendly. I was treated as a long time patient. I felt very welcomed to the practice. Dr. Navneet took the time to explain everything ab...
Michael Hinkel
Jace (I think) was great greeting and getting me situated. Dr Bruchu was excellent at explaining what needed to be done and then doing it. The numbing didn't work properly but, they tried hard to g...
Lazara Gonzalez
Megan was absolutely amazing and so helpful when scheduling my son's appointment. She got us in super fast and made the whole process easy and stress free. The entire staff was phenomenal friendly,...
Bianka Bankova
We love the staff and Dr. Simon is absolutely fantastic. The kids look forward to their visit and every appointment is a breeze and everyone is amazing, friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend to ...
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Do you need answers to questions concerning a dental emergency, dental procedure, or oral hygiene? Use our "Ask The Dentist" service to get answers to the most frequently asked dental questions. Read our collection of questions & answers below from top contributing dentists around the U.S.
Injuries can happen at any given time of the day and most of the time you will not have the ability to prepare for them. If you have a broken tooth, chipped tooth, fractured tooth, or a tooth gets knocked out, it’s important to know the first step to take after the injury.
The most important step after your injury is to find an emergency dentist that you can inform and that will provide advice on how to minimize the pain from your injury. Using a resource like Emergency Dental Service will give you several dental providers to choose from in your local area that can provide emergency dental care for your tooth within 24 hours....
Read MoreThere are several reasons that can lead to your tooth being extracted which include: tooth infection, tooth decay, not visiting a dentist on a regular basis, making room for permanent teeth, to prepare for braces, and to remove broken or badly damaged teeth.
Once a dentist determines that a tooth needs to be removed/extracted, a plan will be created in order to map out the best way to remove the tooth without affecting any other area in your month. The procedure is usually painless based on the dentist numbing the area in the month around the extraction....
Read MoreA root canal performed by a dentist cleans out the inside of the tooth and seals it from bacteria so your body can fight the infection and heal. You can compare the healing process to removing a splinter from an infected finger so the finger can heal.
That infected area of the jaw below a tooth can be sore up to a year after a root canal is performed. One more reason your tooth may be hurting is that root canals are only 80-90% successful within the first 5 years....
Read MoreHere are some good reasons that will signal an alarm for you to get your fillings replaced: • Signs of Decay: On a closer inspection of your afflicted area, signs of decay become more visible and such should make you visit our office immediately. Decay can cause further damage if not treated appropriately.
As bacteria finds a loophole to enter your oral system it would eventually increase and multiply at great pace before it can be stopped. • Chipping or Cracking: Though they may not pose a serious nature to many, but when fillings tend to crack or chip then its best they are replaced....
Read MoreA lot of medicines have dry mouth as a side effect. as you know, dry mouth really increases your cavity risk. Here is how I would look at this- if the cavities are not too big/deep, then I would fix them.
If the cavities get deep into the tooth or under the gums to the bone level, then fixing even with a root canal + crowns becomes difficult. A full set of dentures with dry mouth can also have problems....
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A dental emergency is often something that most people are unprepared for. When faced with an unexpected dental situation, it’s important to understand the most common dental emergencies and what you can do at home before you see an emergency dentist. Once your tooth pain is at a manageable level, the next step is finding a dentist near you that is available to take care of your emergency using a trusted resource like Emergency Dental Service.
When a tooth has damage, is broken, or has decay most dentists will try to fix the tooth with the normal dental crown or filling. There are times when the normal preventive maintenance will not repair a tooth and the tooth has too much damage to be repaired and therefore has to be extracted. The extraction will remove the tooth from its socket in the bone.
An abscessed tooth is an infection that has occurred on or around the gums in the month. Usually a dental abscess will form between the gum and tooth or sometimes near the root of the tooth. The infection is treatable and can take up to 2 weeks to heal once seen by a medical professional. Tooth abscess will occur inside the tooth when the tooth’s nerve starts dying or is dead.
A chipped or broken tooth can be fixed very quickly as long as you see an emergency dentist immediately. Once you have an appointment secured, make sure to bring in the broken piece of your tooth with you (if you can’t find it then a partial can be put in its place). Most dentist recommend to keep the tooth in warm milk or water until you get to their office.
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11 June 2026
Most people never consciously think about how they chew. Dentists observe that they dental practice patients tend to develop a habit of chewing through only one side of their mouth. The practice of chewing on one side appears to be safe but it can reveal hidden dental issues or develop into denta...
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08 June 2026
Coffee doesn't wreck your teeth just by existing. What matters more is the habit behind the cup. Sipping slowly for hours gives acid steady access to tooth surfaces - spending less time in one go lets saliva do its quiet repair work. Timing changes everything, even when the drink stays the same...
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04 June 2026
Artificial intelligence is changing how health care works - spotting cancers sooner, shaping custom therapy plans. Teeth get attention too. Lately, people keep wondering if machines can warn them about tooth troubles long before pain shows up. Truth? Machines won't time travel, yet they spot dang...
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01 June 2026
A dark or black line appearing near the gums can be unsettling, especially when it seems to develop suddenly or becomes more noticeable over time. Most instances of discoloration prove to be harmless because they result from either dental stains or past dental procedures. Dentists identify partic...
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Emergency Dental Service is the most convenient way to find a dentist near you during an urgent or extreme dental emergency. The network was created over 18 years ago and has recently updated its technology and internal call center agents to increase the ability to service patients with dental emergencies in all 50 states of the US. Over 75% of the patients that use Emergency Dental Service will access the website via a mobile device/smart phone and use the search term “emergency dentist near me”.
This justifies the reason why EDS invested most of it’s 2017 marketing budget into redesigning their website to be mobile friendly and to make calling the 24 hour emergency dental care call center as easy as clicking on the phone number. The EDS call center is available to all patients that need help finding a dentist that can help them get out of pain immediately before their normal participating dentist is open. Most patients that call the network have extreme pain that will not allow them to wait until the next day to take care of their dental emergency.
All emergency dentist that are a part of the Emergency Dental Service network, have evening, weekend, or walk-in hours that will allow a patient to conveniently be seen immediately. If you or a loved one is experiencing pain or discomfort from a dental emergency using a online dental referral service such as Emergency Dental Service is critical to having the ability to locate a dentist 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Emergency dentists are usually licensed dental providers that own their own dental clinic and provide general & specialty dental services. They typically accept patients through walk-in appointments or appointments scheduled within 24 hours. Most emergency dentists will have hours that are dedicated to seeing patients with dental emergencies during the evenings and on weekends. Emergency dentists are setup to handle painful and uncomfortable dental problems that usually happen unexpectedly.
There are many resources that you can use to locate a dentist near you that will help with a dental emergency. Most of the resources are accessible online and have an easy way for you to call and get additional information. Some of the top emergency dental resources include: Emergency Dental Service, 1-800-Dentist, Emergency Dentists USA, Emergency Dental Care, 24 Hour Dental, & Aspen Dental
Having the knowledge of what to do in a dental emergency is very critical. There are several things that a patient can do in order to prevent a small dental problem from getting worse. Most dentist recommend calling an emergency hotline and getting advice from a license professional in the case of an emergency. The number one recommendation is to keep calm and immediately find a way to ease pain, either through over the counter medication or a doctor’s subscription. Emergency dental care that is handled at home the proper way, will most likely prevent you from having a costly dental bill and sometimes save a broken or fractured tooth.
A tooth infection can become serious if left untreated and not given immediate attention. Most infections can spread to other teeth and other areas of the body over time. Typically the tooth infection is caused by an untreated cavity, injury to an area of the tooth or previous dental work. The most common term used to describe a tooth infection is an abscessed tooth and can usually cause pain while chewing or irritate the gums surrounding the infected tooth.
To treat a tooth infection, you will need to seek the help of a medical professional and he/she will usually run lab tests and imaging to accurately diagnosis the problem. If your pain from a tooth infection occurs during the weekend or late at night, use an online resource such as Emergency Dental Service to find an emergency dentist that is open near you immediately.
When a tooth has been damaged badly enough some dentist recommend moving forward with a dental procedure called a tooth extraction. A tooth extraction is the removal of a damaged tooth from the socket in the bone. Chipped, fractured, or a severely decayed tooth are usually extracted if they cannot be repaired and healed naturally.
An emergency tooth extraction is usually performed when an unexpected injury to the month has affected one or several teeth. Sports injuries & physical fights are the number 1 & 2 causes for an emergency tooth extraction. When faced with an emergency that requires immediate emergency dental attention, use valid online resources to find local emergency dentists.
One of the newest smartphone features is the ability to utilize your phones GPS signal to find local businesses closest to your location. This is especially important for emergency situations like dental emergencies that can occur unexpectedly. Millions of iPhone users that consistently use Apple Maps & Siri, can now use their phones to do quick searches for emergency dentists near me and find a list of local dentist that are open and accepting walk-in emergency patients.
This feature can also be used to find general businesses that are not emergency related. Another common search is “dentist near me” or “dentists near me” this search usually list all general dentist in any local area that are close to your GPS signal. A lot of people use this search to find a dentist in a new area that they have moved to or are unfamiliar with.
A dental crown procedure is the covering of an existing tooth with porcelain, ceramic or stainless steel. The main reasons most dentist recommend a dental crown are: you have a really extreme discoloration in a tooth, a tooth is super weak and needs support to hold it together, or you want to make your teeth look better for cosmetic reasons.
Most dental crowns are a two-day procedure that require the dentist to create a mold of your tooth one day and input the dental crown on the 2nd day. There is a newer procedure called “Same-Day Dental Crown” that speeds up this process with a one day procedure using a newly developed technology & machine. This procedure is also called CEREC and thousands of dentists are certified in this area.
Most dental emergencies occur during the evening & weekend hours, which are times that general dentist are closed. In order to find a Saturday dentist you will need to use online resources such as Emergency Dental Service or 1-800-Dentist to find local emergency dentist near your home or office. There are a few dental offices that advertise as being open 24 hours a day & 7 days each week. These offices specialize in dental emergencies and are usually open during late evening hours to accommodate walk-in patients.
There are thousands of emergency rooms located throughout the United States but most do not specialize in urgent dental care or emergency dental procedures. Emergency rooms will accept patients with dental emergencies but will only issue perceptions to ease the pain and then refer you to a dentist. You will have to find an urgent care dentist or clinic that is setup specifically as a dental emergency room. Both are very hard to find and will take some research using services such as Emergency Dental Service to find an emergency dentist that is close by.
One of the human body’s ways of protecting itself from bacteria & infection is by forming an abscess around the infection. Through a tooth abscess, the body prevents the infection in or around that tooth from spreading to other areas of the body. An abscessed tooth usually takes a couple of weeks to heal and it is highly recommend to see a dentist to get an evaluation of what is causing the tooth infection. Sometimes the tooth abscess can be very painful and swollen and in many cases need immediate emergency attention. Emergency dentists specialize in treating pain from a tooth abscess and will evaluate the root cause of the infection during your emergency walk-in visit.
We are expanding our network of emergency dental providers across the United States and would love for you to join our team. Currently The EDS Network generates thousands of emergency phone calls and we are in need of additional dentist to help us serve the community.
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