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December 26, 2018

Why Is a Broken Crown Considered a Dental Emergency?

Dental crowns are extremely strong, and many times can last a lifetime for San Francisco patients. However, accidents can happen at any time, and a crown can become chipped or broken as a result. Sometimes the discomfort felt is enough to call an emergency dentist right away, but sometimes patients don’t feel any difference. At the very least, a broken crown tooth should prompt patients...
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October 16, 2017

5 Simple Steps To Handle A Knocked-Out Tooth

178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth–that’s over half of all US citizens. While missing teeth might be fairly common, many patients may not be aware of the best way to handle having a tooth knocked out of their mouth. In this blog post, we want to lay out 5 easy tips for dealing with having your tooth knocked loose. The good news...
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April 6, 2018

My Tooth Just Broke in Half. What Do I Do?

If You Have Just Broken Your Tooth in Half, it is a Dental Emergency, and You Should Contact a 24-Hour Dentist Now For the Optimal Outcome. Most San Francisco patients have never fractured a tooth, so you may have no idea what to do now and are probably in excruciating pain. It is important that you try to remain calm so that you can follow...
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August 14, 2017

5 Common Reasons for Emergency Dental Care

Emergencies happen all of the time in the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives. When it comes to San Francisco dental care, sometimes there are instances in which you’ll chip or break your tooth and will need to see someone immediately. Because of life’s unpredictability, you’ll never know when you’ll have a dental emergency and need to see a 24-hour dentist right away. You...
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November 9, 2018

Is It Appropriate to Call an Emergency Dentist if I Have a Severe Toothache?

Most people in San Francisco know what to do if they experience a medical emergency, but what about a dental emergency? Knowing what is considered to be a dental emergency is the first step. Losing a crown, bridge or filling may seem like a call to an emergency dentist is needed, but the reality is getting the next appointment during normal business hours is sufficient...
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August 31, 2018

4 Measures to Prevent Most Dental Emergencies

No one in San Francisco wants to go through a dental emergency, but the reality is one can happen when it’s least expected. Having an emergency dentist in mind and knowing when to call can sometimes be the difference between saving a tooth or having to go through more extensive procedures. Dr. Skoulas is known in San Francisco as being a reliable emergency dentist patients...
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February 19, 2018

Are My Symptoms Serious Enough to Call an Emergency Dentist?

If you’re reading this right now, the chances are that you or someone close to you is experiencing dental pain to some degree. Our bodies don’t care what time it is and will speak up if there is a problem. Determining if the symptoms you are experiencing are severe enough to call an emergency dentist can be difficult, especially when you are feeling discomfort or...
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January 22, 2018

Top 10 Dental Emergencies

As much as we would love to be able to plan all our trips to the dentist, there’s just no way to know when you’ll need the services of a 24-hour dentist. San Francisco patients that suffer a fall, a car accident, a tooth injury while playing sports, or sudden tooth pain, can still get incredible dental services 24-hours a day with Dr. Skoulas. All...
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May 22, 2017

Emergency Dental Care for a Chipped Tooth

Sometimes there are difficulties that happen in life that must be dealt with immediately. For instance, when you chip your tooth, most of the time San Francisco patients like to get it fixed as soon as possible. When this happens, it’s important to have your priorities in order. Besides keeping calm and figuring out what to do after chipping your tooth, having access to an...
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May 18, 2016

How Do I Know When I Need an Emergency Dentist?

Dr. Skoulas understands that sometimes patients can’t wait to see the dentist. The immediate pain brought on by a sudden toothache or trauma can be unbearable and require an emergency dentist. Dr. Skoulas can schedule emergency dental appointments that extend beyond office hours for San Francisco patients who: Experience extreme pain or sensitivity in their teeth or gums. Need a replacement tooth after losing or...
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