Emergency Dentistry
Fast, compassionate care when you need it most.
Dr. Sargon lazarof
Dr. Lazarof, together with the skilled Sargon Dental team, delivers prompt emergency dental care to patients all across the Los Angeles area from our convenient Encino and West Hollywood offices. With advanced diagnostic technology and a multilingual staff fluent in English, Farsi, Armenian, Aramaic, and Russian, we make sure every patient receives personalized urgent care the moment an emergency arises. Backed by Dr. Lazarof’s extensive USC School of Dentistry training and his pioneering work in dental innovation, you’re in the hands of one of California’s most qualified dentists.
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It’s never wise to ignore an acute or chronic painful dental problem, because putting off treatment can cause permanent damage to your oral and overall health and lead to more extensive, costly work later. Anyone experiencing a dental emergency should seek immediate care to prevent complications and get the best possible outcome. Still, it can be hard to tell whether an issue can wait for your next regular appointment or needs urgent attention. Persistent severe pain or bleeding is always a sign of an emergency. If you’ve knocked out a permanent tooth, emergency dentistry in Encino & West Hollywood, CA can be the difference between saving and losing it. Our emergency dentists offer same-day appointments for severe tooth pain and other pressing problems. A severe toothache can signal an abscess or infection that may become life-threatening if untreated, so it absolutely qualifies as an emergency. Dental emergencies cause stress, upend your schedule, and make life painful — but the compassionate team at Sargon Dental is here to relieve your pain and restore your smile and health with urgent care in Encino & West Hollywood, CA!
Dental Emergencies We Treat
- Tooth abscess
- Dental abscess (prompt treatment is needed to keep the infection from spreading and to relieve pain)
- Acute or chronic severe toothache
- A cracked or damaged tooth
- A dislodged or knocked-out tooth (save any attached tissue and avoid touching the root to improve the chances of successful reimplantation)
- Impacted wisdom teeth (which can cause severe pain and may need emergency extraction)
- Swollen oral tissue
- Dry socket
Dental trauma can result from car accidents and sports injuries, damaging teeth, soft tissues, or the mouth. Injuries to soft tissues — the tongue, cheeks, lips, or gums — can bleed and need immediate attention, and untreated emergencies can ultimately lead to tooth loss. As a first-aid step for certain injuries, gently rinse the mouth with warm water.
What to Expect During an Emergency Dental Visit
When you arrive for emergency care, you’ll receive immediate attention from a skilled emergency dentist who understands the urgency. Your visit starts with a thorough assessment to quickly pinpoint the source of your pain or trauma — typically a visual exam and, if needed, X-rays to get a clear view of the affected tooth, gums, or jaw.
If you’re in severe pain, the dentist focuses first on relieving it and stabilizing your condition. For trauma like a knocked-out tooth or a broken fragment, the emergency dentist acts quickly to save and restore the tooth whenever possible. If a tooth can’t be saved, an emergency extraction may be recommended to prevent infection and further problems.
For an abscess or infection, your dentist may drain the abscess and prescribe antibiotics to halt its spread. If there’s visible or facial swelling, the dentist monitors you closely and may refer you to a hospital ER or urgent care center if your symptoms call for more advanced treatment.
Throughout your visit, you’ll get clear guidance on managing the emergency at home — how to apply pressure to stop bleeding, use a cold compress to reduce swelling, or protect the area until your follow-up. The dentist may also provide temporary relief with pain medication, a temporary filling, or a crown to stabilize the tooth until a permanent fix can be arranged.
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A tooth abscess is a pocket of pus caused by a bacterial infection. Its most telltale symptom is intense, throbbing pain that starts suddenly and steadily worsens, often along with sensitivity to hot or cold and facial redness or swelling. An emergency root canal is the first-line treatment, since the infection has almost always reached the dental pulp.
A toothache is more than a painful nuisance — it’s your body’s way of signaling that something’s wrong. When sudden, unexplained tooth pain strikes, call Sargon Dental and we’ll fit you in. Our qualified emergency dentist, Dr. Lazarof, has the advanced skill and gentle touch to diagnose and treat the underlying issue. If infected pulp is the cause, an emergency root canal can relieve the pain and often save the tooth from extraction.
Sometimes a cracked tooth is obvious — like when you bite something hard and a piece breaks off near a filling. Other times a crack causes no symptoms or only fleeting ones that are easy to ignore. If the crack runs from the chewing surface down into the pulp, a root canal can prevent further damage; but if it extends below the gum line, the tooth can no longer be saved and will need extraction, followed by a dental implant or bridge. Other forms of damage include craze lines, fractured cusps, split teeth, and vertical root fractures.
A “luxated” tooth is one that’s been dislocated from its normal position. During an injury, a tooth can be pushed forward, backward, or sideways — partly out of or into the socket. When trauma dislodges a tooth, it needs to be gently repositioned as soon as possible. At Sargon Dental, Dr. Lazarof first performs tests to assess the extent of the damage. The aim of prompt treatment, such as splinting, is to limit further harm to the periodontal ligament and give the tooth the best chance to heal.
A knocked-out tooth can often be re-implanted and saved with emergency care — but time is critical! Call Sargon Dental right away and we’ll talk you through what to do until you reach us. Start by carefully picking the tooth up by the crown (never the root) and gently rinsing it. If you can’t place it back in the socket, store it in a container of milk and bring it with you. Treating a knocked-out tooth in Encino & West Hollywood, CA centers on replanting it, ideally within 20-40 minutes of the injury — prompt action minimizes periodontal damage and prevents infection of the pulp.
Gums that won’t stop bleeding, especially with pain and swelling, can point to an underlying dental or health problem. Likewise, if your mouth or jaw suddenly swells for no clear reason, call Sargon Dental for emergency dentistry in Encino & West Hollywood. These symptoms may stem from an infection, irritated lymph nodes, or another serious issue that needs prompt professional attention.
After an extraction, a protective blood clot normally forms over the underlying bone and nerves. If that clot doesn’t form or gets dislodged, the sensitive tissue beneath is left exposed — and exposed nerves can be excruciating, only worsening if treatment is delayed. To relieve severe pain, call Sargon Dental right away and we’ll fit you in. Treatment involves gently rinsing the socket and packing it with medicated gauze, a step that may be repeated until a clot forms and your pain eases.
Exceptional Dental Care for the Unexpected
At Sargon Dental, advanced technology helps us diagnose problems quickly and accurately and deliver the emergency care you need in Encino & West Hollywood, CA. Our facilities and equipment meet the latest safety standards, including strict sterilization protocols for your health, safety, and peace of mind. To ease discomfort and calm nerves, we offer several sedation options suited to your needs. We also know you have enough on your mind after an emergency, so we don’t want you worrying about cost — we accept insurance from several carriers and offer financing. Delivering excellent, comfortable, accessible care is our priority, both for scheduled visits and when the unexpected affects your smile!
Dental or Medical Emergency?
If you’re experiencing head or neck pain, uncontrollable bleeding, dizziness, or severe head trauma, seek immediate medical attention by calling 911 or getting to the nearest medical facility. Medical personnel are best equipped to handle these kinds of urgent symptoms.
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