Sometimes an unexpected injury requires immediate care, making it impossible to schedule an appointment in advance. After a dental or facial injury, seek treatment right away to prevent complications and reduce the risk of permanent damage.
At Arizona Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, our board-certified oral surgeons treat oral and maxillofacial emergencies at our Tucson, Oro Valley, and Sahuarita, AZ offices. If you or a loved one experiences an injury or dental emergency, contact our office right away. We will see you as soon as possible, often the day you call.
If your injuries are serious or life-threatening, seek emergency room care immediately.
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Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to treat a wide variety of injuries and conditions of the jaws, face, and teeth. Some of the most common emergencies our surgeons treat include:
Knocked-Out Teeth
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons can usually save and treat severely broken or avulsed (knocked-out) teeth. The first 30 minutes after an injury offer the best chances for replacement, so the sooner you come in, the better.
Broken or Partially Dislodged Teeth
A general dentist can treat some dental injuries, but if teeth are knocked out or displaced and the tooth socket is damaged, you need an oral surgeon. If a broken tooth cannot be repaired, it may need to be removed.
Learn about tooth extractionFractured or Dislocated Jaws and Facial Bones
Facial bone injuries, including a broken jaw, cheekbone, or eye socket, cannot be treated with a cast. Instead, oral surgeons use small biocompatible screws and plates to secure facial bones in place while they heal. These fixtures usually do not need to be removed.
Learn about facial trauma treatmentAbscesses and Infections
When tooth decay is severe, the infection can spread to other parts of the mouth. While we make every effort to save your natural tooth, extraction may be the next step in managing a severe infection.
Facial Cuts
Oral surgeons treat facial cuts with sutures, taking care to minimize scarring while also watching for damage to important facial structures such as nerves or glands. Oral surgeons close cuts inside the mouth with dissolvable sutures, so you will not need to return to have them removed.
Impacted Wisdom Teeth Causing Severe Pain
Wisdom teeth removal is often not considered an emergency. However, if your wisdom teeth are impacted and causing severe pain, contact our office immediately. Emergency extraction may be necessary.
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