Emergency dentist in Anchorage, AK

Your Experienced Emergency Dentist in Anchorage, AK

Are you or a loved one experiencing a dental emergency? Our team at Coho Dental can help. While our virtual contact form is convenient, please give our office a call to schedule an emergency appointment directly. For dental emergencies after hours, please use the emergency phone number found on our answering machine.

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Conditions that are considered dental emergencies:

  • Dental pain that cannot be managed using over-the-counter medications
  • Avulsed tooth (tooth knocked out, usually due to trauma, sports, or auto accidents)
  • Swelling of gums, inside of the mouth, or the face
  • Bleeding of teeth or gums that cannot be stopped with firm holding of pressure for at least 10 minutes

If you need urgent medical attention that supersedes your dental needs, please call 911 or report to the ER for care and follow up with Dr. Holt for dental needs after you have been cleared.

Urgent or important conditions that are best treated during normal business hours:

  • Lost or loose filling, crown, temporary crown, or other dental prosthesis
  • Asymptomatic (nonpainful) cavities, broken teeth, or gum problems

If you need urgent medical attention that supersedes your dental needs, please call 911 or report to the ER for care and follow up with Dr. Holt for dental needs after you have been cleared.

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What should I do if I knock out a tooth?

Appropriate handling and a quick response time are critical to the success of saving a knocked-out (avulsed) tooth. If you have accidentally knocked out a permanent tooth, carefully pick up the tooth by the crown (chewing portion; try not to touch the root) and gently rinse any dirt off. Do not scrape the tooth root even if there appears to be plaque on it.

Carefully ensure the orientation of the tooth is correct and reinsert it into the socket. If the tooth cannot be reinserted into the socket, place it in a cup of milk or saliva to help keep it alive. Call the office and inform us that you are on your way. Dr. Holt will assess the situation and do everything he can to stabilize the tooth and allow it to heal.

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Should I see an emergency dentist or visit the ER?

It’s fairly common for patients to visit their nearest emergency room when a dental emergency arises such as a dental infection or abscess. However, most emergency rooms are not equipped to handle dental-related emergencies and can only offer antibiotics, pain relief, and a referral to an experienced emergency dentist.

Any situation that involves the teeth, gums, or mouth should be assessed by a dental professional, with the exception of broken jaws. If you have bodily injuries that are more time-sensitive, call 911 or visit the ER before coming to our office to address your dental needs.

You can reach Dr. Holt directly at this number after hours:
(731) 907-COHO(2646)

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