We recognize that dental emergency situations do arise, & at our practice, we will do our best to respond to your problem promptly. Whether it is something as simple as a tooth filling or a complicated procedure, we can provide you with assistance. If the problem arises when our office is closed, our answering service will forward your message to our dentists.
We accept dental emergencies and will do our best to get you seen promptly. You do not need to be an established patient to contact us about an urgent dental problem. Our office is conveniently located at 1803 B St. in Colorado Springs, CO 80906.
If you need to schedule a dental appointment with our emergency dentist in Colorado Springs, call Cheyenne Mountain Dental Care at (719) 576-1730. We also proudly serve patients coming from Manitou Springs, Fountain, Monument, and surrounding communities.
Not every dental problem requires emergency treatment, but waiting too long with certain symptoms can allow an infection or injury to become more serious.
Dental Problem | What to Do |
Severe or persistent toothache | Call us promptly. |
Knocked-out permanent tooth | Dental emergency. Call immediately. |
Broken or severely cracked tooth | Call for urgent evaluation. |
Dental abscess or facial swelling | Call promptly. |
Lost filling without significant pain | Usually can wait for an appointment, but call if the tooth is painful or sharp. |
Lost crown | Call for guidance and an appointment, particularly if the tooth is painful. |
Small chip with no pain | Usually not an emergency, but schedule an evaluation. |
Minor sensitivity | Usually can wait unless it becomes severe or persistent. |
Uncontrolled bleeding | Seek emergency medical care. |
Trouble breathing or swallowing | Go to an emergency room or call 911. |
A toothache should not automatically be dismissed as something that will disappear on its own. Persistent or severe pain can be a sign of decay, infection, trauma, or another dental problem that needs attention.
When in doubt, call (719) 576-1730 and describe your symptoms.
Knowing what to do immediately after a dental injury can help protect your teeth while you’re arranging care.
A knocked-out permanent tooth requires prompt attention.
Time can be important when a permanent tooth has been knocked out, so don’t wait to see whether the situation improves on its own.
Save any large pieces of the tooth if you can. Rinse your mouth gently with water and avoid chewing on the affected side.
If the broken area is sharp, be careful not to cut your tongue or cheek. Call us so we can determine how quickly the tooth should be evaluated.
Depending on the damage, treatment may include bonding, a filling, a dental crown, root canal therapy, or another restorative procedure.
If a crown comes loose, save it and bring it with you. Avoid chewing on that side of your mouth.
A lost filling may leave the tooth sensitive or exposed. Even when there is little pain, arranging an appointment can help prevent additional damage.
A dental abscess can cause pain, swelling, tenderness, a bad taste, or other symptoms of infection.
Call the office promptly if you suspect a dental infection.
Do not attempt to drain an abscess yourself.
If swelling is rapidly increasing or begins affecting your eye, throat, breathing, or swallowing, seek emergency medical attention rather than waiting for a dental appointment.
Severe tooth pain can have several causes, including decay, infection, a cracked tooth, trauma, or inflammation inside the tooth.
Do not simply try to mask persistent pain and wait indefinitely. Call us and explain:
That information can help the dental team understand the urgency of your situation.
For cuts or injuries involving the lips, cheeks, gums, or tongue, apply gentle pressure with clean gauze or cloth if there is bleeding.
If bleeding is heavy or does not stop with sustained pressure, seek emergency medical care.
A loose bracket, poking wire, or other orthodontic problem is not always a medical emergency.
If a wire is irritating your cheek or tongue, use orthodontic wax if available and contact your dental or orthodontic provider for instructions.
If an orthodontic injury involves significant bleeding, facial trauma, or difficulty breathing or swallowing, seek emergency medical attention.
Some dental-related problems require a medical emergency department rather than a dental office.
Go to an emergency room or call 911 for:
A dental office can treat many urgent tooth and mouth problems, but a hospital is equipped to manage potentially life-threatening medical complications. If you are uncertain whether your symptoms are medically dangerous, seek emergency medical help.
The priority is determining what is causing the problem and how urgently it needs to be treated.
Your visit may include:
Depending on the diagnosis, treatment could involve a filling, dental crown, tooth extraction, root canal therapy, or another procedure.
The goal isn’t simply to make the pain disappear temporarily. Your dentist will evaluate the underlying problem and explain what can be done to restore your oral health.
The cost of an emergency dental visit depends on what you need.
Your total cost may be affected by:
If you’re in pain, don’t postpone calling simply because you’re unsure about the cost. Tell the team that you’re experiencing a dental emergency and ask what information they need to help you understand your options.
Severe tooth pain, a knocked-out permanent tooth, significant dental trauma, a badly broken tooth, suspected dental infection, or significant swelling may require urgent dental attention. If you have difficulty breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or serious facial trauma, seek emergency medical care.
Yes. Patients who have never visited the office can contact Cheyenne Mountain Dental Care about urgent dental care.
Cheyenne Mountain Dental Care accepts dental emergencies and will do its best to accommodate urgent patients. Call the office as soon as possible so the team can discuss your situation and current availability.
Yes. The office is open 8AM – 2PM on Saturdays.
Handle the tooth by the crown rather than the root, keep it moist, and contact a dentist immediately. If appropriate, the tooth may be gently placed back into its socket. Do not scrub the root.
A typical toothache is generally a dental problem. However, severe swelling, difficulty breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or serious facial trauma can require emergency medical care.
If you’re experiencing severe tooth pain, a broken or knocked-out tooth, swelling, bleeding, or another urgent dental problem, don’t wait to find out whether it gets worse.
If you need to schedule an emergency dental appointment in Colorado Springs, call Cheyenne Mountain Dental Care at (719) 576-1730. Our team will help you determine the appropriate next step based on your symptoms and current availability.
We proudly serve patients throughout Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Fountain, Monument, and surrounding communities.
