If you’re dealing with facial swelling, severe dental pain, trauma, or signs of infection, you may need urgent evaluation.
What is an oral surgery emergency?
- Rapid swelling
- Bleeding that won’t stop
- Facial trauma
- Severe pain or suspected abscess
- Broken jaw or tooth displacement
What to do immediately
- If you have trouble breathing or swallowing, call 911.
- For uncontrolled bleeding, apply firm pressure and seek urgent care.
- Call us for guidance and the earliest available evaluation.
Same-day care
Availability varies, but we’ll do our best to triage urgent cases quickly. Bring any imaging and a list of medications.
FAQs
Do I need a referral?
Not always. Call us and we’ll guide you.
Contact OFSIH for an urgent evaluation.
Information on this page is for general education and isn’t a substitute for an in-person evaluation. Individual recommendations vary.
Planning Your Next Step
Urgent oral surgery concerns may involve pain, swelling, infection, broken teeth, extractions, implant complications, or post-operative questions.
Who this is for
Patients who want a clearer surgical diagnosis, imaging review, sedation discussion, and plan before treatment begins.
What to expect
A consultation helps connect symptoms, medical history, imaging, urgency, cost or payment questions, and procedure timing.
When the case is complex
Bone loss, infection, impacted teeth, prior treatment, medical history, or full-arch implant goals can change the surgical plan.
