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Medically reviewed by Dr. Moid Khan, DDS, FAGD, FICOI · Updated July 2026

Toothache, broken tooth, knocked-out tooth, swelling — call now. Emergencies are prioritized for same-day care during office hours, and the $49 emergency exam includes imaging.

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What should I do in a dental emergency in Sacramento?

For a dental emergency in Sacramento, call Lush Dental Studio at (916) 619-7172. Emergencies are prioritized for same-day care during office hours (Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat 8am–2pm). For uninsured patients, the $49 emergency visit ($225 value) includes the emergency examination and necessary diagnostic imaging; treatment options and costs are reviewed before care begins, and emergencies are prioritized for same-day pain-relieving treatment when clinically and operationally possible.

Triage

Call us today — or go to the ER first?

📞 Call us today🏥 Go to the ER first
Knocked-out or loose toothFacial swelling with fever
Severe toothacheDifficulty breathing or swallowing
Abscess or swellingTrauma with other injuries
Broken tooth with exposed nerve"The ER treats the infection or injury; we treat the tooth after."
Lost crown or filling with pain
Uncontrolled bleeding after dental work

Knocked-out tooth — the protocol

"Hold the tooth by the crown and do not scrub the root. If it's dirty, rinse it gently with milk or saline. Place it back in the socket when safely possible, or store it in milk or a tooth-preservation solution, and seek immediate dental care — reimplantation works best within the first hour."

Baby teeth are different: "Do not reimplant a knocked-out baby tooth — it can damage the developing permanent tooth underneath. Call us instead."

When You Arrive

What we do — in order.

01

Assessment & imaging

Immediate triage, examination, and the diagnostic imaging needed to see exactly what's happening.

02

Pain control

Getting you comfortable is the first clinical priority — local anesthesia means treatment itself shouldn't hurt.

03

Stabilization

We stop the problem from getting worse. Extraction only when the tooth can't be saved — with replacement options explained first, including implants.

Cost & insurance — before care begins

For uninsured patients, the $49 emergency visit ($225 value) covers the examination and necessary diagnostic imaging. Treatment options and costs are reviewed before care begins — "you'll never be surprised by a number after the fact." We verify PPO benefits on the spot (check your plan here), and 0% apr financing may be available to qualified applicants, subject to credit approval and financing-provider terms. Walk-ins are welcome when the schedule allows — calling first lets us prioritize you and prepare before you arrive.

Common Questions

Emergency care — FAQ.

Can I get a same-day emergency appointment?
Emergencies are prioritized for same-day care during office hours (Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat 8am–2pm) when clinically and operationally possible. Call (916) 619-7172 as early as you can and we'll triage you immediately.
What should I do if I knock out a tooth?
Hold the tooth by the crown and do not scrub the root. If it's dirty, rinse it gently with milk or saline. Place it back in the socket when safely possible, or store it in milk or a tooth-preservation solution, and seek immediate dental care — reimplantation works best within the first hour.
What about a knocked-out baby tooth?
Do not reimplant a knocked-out baby tooth — it can damage the developing permanent tooth underneath. Call us instead.
I chipped a tooth but it doesn't hurt — is it urgent?
Even painless chips should be checked soon — cracks spread, and a simple repair today can prevent a root canal later. If the chip is cosmetic, bonding or a veneer can often restore it in one visit — see our veneers page.
Should I go to the ER or the dentist?
Go to the ER first for facial swelling with fever, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or trauma with other injuries — the ER treats the infection or injury; we treat the tooth after. For tooth-specific problems — toothache, broken tooth, abscess, lost crown — a dentist can actually treat the tooth; an ER generally can't.
What does an emergency visit cost without insurance?
For uninsured patients, the $49 emergency visit ($225 value) includes the emergency examination and necessary diagnostic imaging; treatment options and costs are reviewed before care begins. PPO insurance is verified on the spot — you'll never be surprised by a number after the fact. 0% APR financing may be available to qualified applicants, subject to credit approval and financing-provider terms.
I'm in a lot of dental pain — what should I do right now?
Call us first at (916) 619-7172 so we can get you prioritized. In the meantime, adults who can safely take them often manage dental pain with over-the-counter ibuprofen and/or acetaminophen (Tylenol) used as directed on the label — but medication only masks the problem. Severe or worsening pain usually signals infection, so get the tooth examined promptly. This is general guidance, not a substitute for an exam.
What should I do about a broken tooth?
Save any fragments, rinse your mouth gently, and cover sharp edges with dental wax or sugar-free gum. Avoid chewing on that side. Even if it doesn't hurt, call promptly — cracks spread, and early repair (bonding, a crown, or a veneer) is far simpler than waiting.
What does an abscessed tooth feel like, and is it dangerous?
An abscess often causes throbbing pain, swelling, a bad taste, or a pimple-like bump on the gum. It's an infection — it will not resolve on its own, and it can spread. Call us the same day. If you develop facial swelling with fever or any difficulty breathing or swallowing, go to the ER first.
My tooth is loose — can it be saved?
Often, yes — especially if you act quickly. A loose adult tooth from injury or infection needs prompt evaluation; stabilizing it early gives it the best chance. Don't wiggle it, avoid chewing on it, and call us the same day.

In pain? Call now.

Emergencies are prioritized for same-day care during office hours — Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat 8am–2pm.

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