Emergency Dental Care

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Do you have a toothache?
A broken crown?
A missing filling?

Dental Emergency Consultations outside of normal hours are Fee-For-Service offered for your convenience. Unfortunately, we do not accept dental insurance for after-hours emergencies.

Dr. Sean Hariri Is Your Trusted Emergency Dentist.

Immediate Care Available.
After Hours Emergency Dentistry, Including Weekends And Holidays!
GET HELP NOW. CALL: (760) 930-8020
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Dental Emergency?

We have your relief and we have it right away!

If you find yourself in need of emergency dental care, give us a call and we will be waiting to see you as fast as you can get to our office. That’s right, we will see you immediately to stop the pain as soon as possible and set up a treatment plan that will solve the problem once and for all.

Like with everything else we provide, we take the hassle out of dental emergencies. No need to call a bunch of offices to see when you can get an appointment. Your emergency appointment with us is “as soon as you can get here!”

Remember we are open most evenings and Saturdays.

We are here to help and you will be greeted by one of our staff members with nothing short of sincere compassion and understanding. We all are familiar with that pain…you’re not alone.

Dental Emergency?

We have your relief and we have it right away!

If you find yourself in need of emergency dental care, give us a call and we will be waiting to see you as fast as you can get to our office. That’s right, we will see you immediately to stop the pain as soon as possible and set up a treatment plan that will solve the problem once and for all.


Like with everything else we provide, we take the hassle out of dental emergencies. No need to call a bunch of offices to see when you can get an appointment. Your emergency appointment with us is “as soon as you can get here!”


Remember we are open most evenings and Saturdays.

We are here to help and you will be greeted by one of our staff members with nothing short of sincere compassion and understanding. We all are familiar with that pain…you’re not alone.

Why Us?

We help take the stress out of dental emergencies.

Most of us try just about anything to deal with the constant pain. Endless trips to the pharmacy to buy a multitude of over the counter pain relief products, heating pads, chewing aspirin, etc. Nothing seems to help. But we can! We are equipped to handle just about any dental emergency.

LET US HELP YOU
  • Weekday, Evening, Saturday Emergency Services
  • Same-Day Appointments
  • Emergency Walk-ins Welcome
  • Fast, Professional, Compassionate Care
  • We take the fear out of dental care
  • Broken Teeth & Crowns
  • Infections
  • Toothaches & Severe Pain
  • Accidents & Trauma
  • Any Dental Emergency
MEET DR. HARIRI

Why Us?

We help take the stress out of dental emergencies.

Most of us try just about anything to deal with the constant pain. Endless trips to the pharmacy to buy a multitude of over the counter pain relief products, heating pads, chewing aspirin, etc. Nothing seems to help. But we can! We are equipped to handle just about any dental emergency.

LET US HELP YOU
  • Weekday, Evening, Saturday Emergency Services
  • Same-Day Appointments
  • Emergency Walk-ins Welcome
  • Fast, Professional, Compassionate Care
  • We take the fear out of dental care
  • Broken Teeth & Crowns
  • Infections
  • Toothaches & Severe Pain
  • Accidents & Trauma
  • Any Dental Emergency
MEET DR. HARIRI
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We're here to help you with your dental emergency.

We know dental emergencies can be really stressful and oftentimes frightening.

 

You have our assurance that at Carlsbad Shores Dentistry you will receive your dental care in the cleanest, most modern, advanced, and comfortable dental office in North San Diego County.

 

Emergency visits include all stabilization assessments and treatment possible.

 

Follow up or more permanent treatment may be needed.

 

All diagnosis and follow up treatment recommendations will be provided to you.

 

Here at Carlsbad Shores Dentistry, you are our number one priority!

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FIRST AID for Dental Emergencies

We know dental emergencies can be scary and painful. We have some things you can do before you can get to us.
Below you will find some temporary solutions you can try at home.

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Toothaches

First, thoroughly rinse your mouth with warm water. Use dental floss to remove any lodged food. If your mouth is swollen, apply a cold compress to the outside of your mouth or cheek. Take a pain reliever such as aspirin, Tylenol, or ibuprofen following the manufacture’s dosage amount after checking with your physician. You can also try an over-the-counter topical anesthetic with 5% to 20% benzocaine applied every two hours.
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Lost filling

As a temporary measure, stick a piece of sugarless gum into the cavity (sugar-filled gum will cause pain) or use an over-the-counter dental cement. Call our office as soon as possible.
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Extruded (partially dislodged) tooth

Call our office right away. Until you reach our office, to relieve pain, apply a cold compress to the outside of the mouth or cheek in the affected area. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever (such as Tylenol or Advil) if needed.
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Chipped or broken teeth

Save any pieces. Rinse the mouth using warm water; rinse any broken pieces. If there’s bleeding, apply a piece of gauze or a moistened tea bag to the area for about 10 minutes or until the bleeding stops. Apply a cold compress to the outside of the mouth, cheek, or lip near the broken/chipped tooth to keep any swelling down and relieve pain. Call our office as soon as possible.

FIRST AID for Dental Emergencies

We know dental emergencies can be scary and painful. We have some things you can do before you can get to us.
Below you will find some temporary solutions you can try at home.

.01​

Toothaches

First, thoroughly rinse your mouth with warm water. Use dental floss to remove any lodged food. If your mouth is swollen, apply a cold compress to the outside of your mouth or cheek. Take a pain reliever such as aspirin, Tylenol, or ibuprofen following the manufacture’s dosage amount after checking with your physician. You can also try an over-the-counter topical anesthetic with 5% to 20% benzocaine applied every two hours.
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Lost filling

As a temporary measure, stick a piece of sugarless gum into the cavity (sugar-filled gum will cause pain) or use an over-the-counter dental cement. Call our office as soon as possible.
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Extruded (partially dislodged) tooth

Call our office right away. Until you reach our office, to relieve pain, apply a cold compress to the outside of the mouth or cheek in the affected area. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever (such as Tylenol or Advil) if needed.
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Chipped or broken teeth

Save any pieces. Rinse the mouth using warm water; rinse any broken pieces. If there’s bleeding, apply a piece of gauze or a moistened tea bag to the area for about 10 minutes or until the bleeding stops. Apply a cold compress to the outside of the mouth, cheek, or lip near the broken/chipped tooth to keep any swelling down and relieve pain. Call our office as soon as possible.
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Knocked-out tooth

Retrieve the tooth, hold it by the crown (the part that is usually exposed in the mouth), and rinse off the tooth root with water if it’s dirty. Do not scrub it or remove any attached tissue fragments. If possible, try to put the tooth back in place. Make sure it’s facing the right way. Never force it into the socket. If it’s not possible to reinsert the tooth in the socket, put the tooth in a small container of milk (or cup of water that contains a pinch of table salt, if milk is not available). In all cases, call our office as quickly as possible. Knocked out teeth with the highest chances of being saved are those seen by the dentist and returned to their socket within 1 hour of being knocked out.
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Abscess

Abscesses are infections that occur around the root of a tooth or in the space between the teeth and gums. Abscesses are a serious condition that can damage tissue and surrounding teeth, with the infection possibly spreading to other parts of the body if left untreated. Because of the serious oral health and general health problems that can result from an abscess, call us as soon as possible if you discover a pimple-like swelling on your gum that usually is painful. In the meantime, to ease the pain and draw the pus toward the surface, try rinsing your mouth with a mild salt water solution (1/2 teaspoon of table salt in 8 ounces of water) several times a day.
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Soft-tissue injuries

Injuries to the soft tissues, which include the tongue, cheeks, gums, and lips, can result in bleeding. To control the bleeding, here’s what to do: * Rinse your mouth with a mild salt-water solution. *Use a moistened piece of gauze or tea bag to apply pressure to the bleeding site. Hold in place for 15 to 20 minutes. *To both control bleeding and relieve pain, hold a cold compress to the outside of the mouth or cheek in the affected area for 5 to 10 minutes. *If the bleeding doesn’t stop, go to a hospital emergency room. Continue to apply pressure on the bleeding site with the gauze until you can be seen and treated.
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Broken braces and wires

If a wire breaks or sticks out of a bracket or band and is poking your cheek, tongue, or gum, try using the eraser end of a pencil to push the wire into a more comfortable position. If you can’t reposition the wire, cover the end with orthodontic wax, a small cotton ball, or piece of gauze until you can get to our office. Never cut the wire, as you could end up swallowing it or breathing it into your lungs.
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Lost crown

If the crown falls off and you can’t get to our office right away and the tooth is causing pain, use a cotton swab to apply a little clove oil to the sensitive area (clove oil can be purchased at your local drug store or in the spice aisle of your grocery store). If possible, slip the crown back over the tooth. Before doing so, coat the inner surface with an over-the-counter dental cement, toothpaste, or denture adhesive, to help hold the crown in place. Do not use super glue!
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Objects caught between teeth

First, try using dental floss to very gently and carefully remove the object. Never use a pin or other sharp object to poke at the stuck object. These instruments can cut your gums or scratch your tooth surface.
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Severe Pain

The most common causes are debris lodged under the gum line, a lost filling or crown, a cracked or broken tooth, or an infection. Only a thorough examination by your dentist can determine the underlying cause of severe pain.

Until you see your dentist, apply ice to the painful area for 10-20 minutes of every hour. To alleviate pain, take acetaminophen as directed on the packaging label.

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Loose brackets and bands

Temporarily reattach loose braces with a small piece of orthodontic wax. Alternatively, place the wax over the braces to provide a cushion. Call us as soon as possible. If the problem is a loose band, save it and call us as soon as possible.

Happy Patients

Had a extreme toothache that I was able to get an emergency appointment for here way sooner than other offices I checked with. They were able to relive all the extreme tooth pain I was experiencing so I wasn’t hurting while waiting on the root canal appointment, during which they made sure I didn’t feel a thing even after numbing wore off! Great people and complimentary Netflix made the root canal as easy and painless as possible. Highly recommend!
PHILLIP CAMPBELL
So here I am, down in Carlsbad for a week long training event and as soon as I land in SD one of my molars starts hurting. The pain goes from bad to worse to the point where I can no longer concentrate through training. I called Dr. Hariri’s practice in literally, 30 minutes later I am seating in his chair having my first root canal done. He is a true processional with a great personality and a genuine sense of care for his patients and stuff. Thank you Dr. Hariri, April and Ana!
MANNY M
HOURS

Sunday: Closed (Call for Emergencies)
Monday: 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am–6:00 pm
Thursday: Closed (Call for Emergencies)
Friday: 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Saturday: Closed (Call for Emergencies)

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(760) 930-8020
ADDRESS

7220 Avenida Encinas #130
Carlsbad, CA 92011

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