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We hold time every day for emergencies, Southwest Dental in Taylorsville, Utah
Same-day careWe hold time every day for emergencies.
Call and tell us what happened. If you are in pain, we see you today, patient or not.When you call
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A few quick questionsWhere it hurts, any swelling, when it started.
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Time held for you todaySame-day slots, Monday to Friday.
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Front of the lineKnocked-out tooth or spreading swelling: say so first.
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After hours or on a weekend, Southwest Dental in Taylorsville, Utah
After hoursAfter hours or on a weekend.
Our office is open Monday to Friday. Here is what to do outside those hours.What to do
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Call the office lineThe recording gives you the number to reach the doctor on call directly.
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Go to the ER first forUncontrolled bleeding, swelling that makes it hard to swallow or breathe, or a jaw injury.
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We see you next morningSame-day time is held for emergencies the next business day.
Ease it overnight
Cold compress
Warm salt-water rinse
Over-the-counter pain relief
No aspirin on the gum
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The first hour matters, Southwest Dental in Taylorsville, Utah
Knocked-out toothThe first hour matters.
A permanent tooth put back within an hour has a real chance of surviving. Call us on the way.
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Hold it by the crownNever the root.
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Rinse, do not scrubA few seconds in milk or saline if it is dirty.
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Back in the socket, or in milkBite softly on gauze, or keep it in milk or inside your cheek, and come straight in.
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Baby teeth are not replantedCall anyway so we can check the gum and the teeth beside it.
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Dental emergencies in children, Southwest Dental in Taylorsville, Utah
ChildrenDental emergencies in children.
Kids chip teeth on playgrounds, bikes and bunk beds. We see them the same day.What you are looking at
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Chipped toothSave the piece, keep it moist.
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Knocked-out permanent toothFollow the first-hour steps and come in.
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Loose or lost baby toothWe check the gum and the tooth underneath.
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ToothacheA cavity at the nerve. It will not improve on its own.
Severe toothache or facial swelling, Southwest Dental in Taylorsville, Utah
Toothache and swellingSevere toothache or facial swelling.
Night pain or swelling in the gum, cheek or jaw is an infection that will not clear on its own. We relieve it the same day.Call sooner if
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Fever, or you feel unwell
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Swelling toward the eye or down the neck
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Hard to swallow, breathe or open
Until you arrive
Warm salt-water rinse
Pain relief as directed
No aspirin on the gum
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Broken, cracked or chipped tooth, Southwest Dental in Taylorsville, Utah
Broken or chipped toothBroken, cracked or chipped tooth.
A chip is rarely urgent. A break that exposes the nerve hurts fast and should be seen the same day.Right now
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Save the pieceKeep it moist in milk or saline.
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Cover the sharp edgeDental wax or sugar-free gum protects your tongue and cheek.
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At the visitBonding, a filling or a crown. A chipped front tooth is usually fixed in one visit.
Related care, Southwest Dental in Taylorsville, Utah
After the emergencyRelated careEmergency visits often lead to one of these treatments. Each page explains what to expect.
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In pain right now? Call us, Southwest Dental in Taylorsville, Utah
Emergency line

In pain right now? Call us.

Call (801) 968-9003 and tell us what happened. We hold same-day appointments for emergencies, Monday to Friday, at our Taylorsville office on 4015 West.
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Mon to Fri from 8 AM · 5255 S 4015 W, Suite 180, Taylorsville
Emergency questions, Southwest Dental in Taylorsville, Utah
Questions patients ask

Emergency questions

What counts as a dental emergency?Severe or constant tooth pain, swelling of the gum or face, a knocked-out or badly broken tooth, bleeding that will not stop, and a lost crown or filling that leaves the tooth sensitive. If you are unsure, call and describe it. We would rather see you than have you wait.Do you see walk-ins?Yes, during office hours, with a quick call ahead so we can get a room ready and move you to the front of the schedule. Calling first also lets us tell you how to protect the tooth on the way in.Should I go to the ER instead?Go to the emergency room for trouble breathing or swallowing, heavy bleeding, a suspected broken jaw, or a head injury. Hospitals do not treat the tooth itself, so call us afterward and we will finish the job.
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Costs, kids and timing

More emergency questions

Do you treat children in an emergency?Yes. We see children of all ages for same-day emergencies, from a chipped front tooth to a toothache that has kept them up all night.Can a tooth be pulled the same day?Usually, yes. If a tooth is broken below the gum or infected beyond saving, the dentist can numb the area and remove it at the emergency visit, then talk through how to replace it.Does insurance cover emergency visits?Most dental plans cover emergency exams and X-rays, and the treatment that follows at the same level as a planned visit. We check your benefits before anything beyond the exam and explain the cost up front.
Southwest Dental · TaylorsvilleReady when you are.Call the office or send a request and we will find you a time. Same-day visits are held for emergencies. We speak English, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese. If you saved a 385 number from our old website, please update it to (801) 968-9003.
5255 S 4015 W, Suite 180Taylorsville, UT 84129Mon to Fri from 8 AM
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