Emergency Dentist Los Gatos

Treating Your Hurt Smile with Urgency

Man with beard rubbing jaw in pain

Life has a knack for throwing unexpected curveballs our way every once in a while, and occasionally, they come in the form of a dental emergency. These situations shouldn’t be taken lightly; when your smile is in trouble, your very livelihood could be at stake!

Fortunately, Dr. Herrera and our team offer same-day emergency dentistry and a wide range of treatments capable of addressing all kinds of urgent scenarios. If you or someone close to you has suffered a dental disaster, don’t wait to contact our office in Los Gatos.

Why Choose Cristina Herrera, DDS for Emergency Dentistry?

  • Emergency Dentist with 25+ Years of Experience
  • Same-Day Emergency Dental Appointments
  • Dental Insurance Accepted and Flexible Financing

How We Treat Dental Emergencies

Woman with toothache visiting emergency dentist in Los Gatos

If you or someone you know has suffered a dental emergency in Los Gatos, we encourage you to follow these three simple steps:

  1. Call Our Office Without Delay – As soon as you’ve realized your smile is injured, call our office and describe your symptoms. We’ll tell you whether you need to come see us on that very same day or not and also provide first-aid tips over the phone if necessary.
  2. Attend Your Emergency Appointment – Once you’ve arrived, Dr. Herrera can quickly perform an emergency examination to determine the extent of the damage. Don’t worry, she’ll also relieve any discomfort you may be feeling, all while coming up with a treatment plan.
  3. Receive the Care Your Smile Needs – It might take one or multiple treatments to resolve things; however, we’re committed to sending you back into the world with a pain-free and problem-free smile!

The Most Common Dental Emergencies

In some cases, you may suffer a dental injury that isn’t causing painful symptoms. However, this doesn’t mean you should ignore it; your lack of pain could mean that there’s something very serious going on behind the scenes. Don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Herrera and our office to inform us about what happened. We’ll let you know when you need to come in and provide you with some quick first-aid tips over the phone.

In the meantime, here’s a list of some of the most common dental emergencies that we can treat here in our Los Gatos office: