A cracked tooth on the way to class, a swollen jaw before a shift downtown, or pain that will not let you sleep rarely arrives at a good time. In the moment, the hard part is knowing how urgent it is and what to do before you can be seen.
Dr. Omid Khezri and the team at Revive Dentistry treat urgent dental problems for patients from DeLand and the rest of West Volusia County, a short drive away in Orange City. You can see our full range of care on our DeLand dentist page.
Different problems have different clocks. This guide shows how urgent common situations tend to be and what to do first, and a quick call to us can confirm your own case.
| Situation | How urgent | What to do first |
|---|---|---|
| Knocked-out permanent tooth | Critical, call immediately | Keep it moist, place it back in the socket if you can, and call us |
| Facial swelling or fever with tooth pain | High, same day or ER | Call right away, and go to the ER if swallowing or breathing is affected |
| Severe, constant tooth pain | High, same day | Rinse with warm water, use a cold compress, and call us |
| Cracked or broken tooth | Moderate to high | Save any pieces, avoid chewing on that side, and call us |
| Lost crown or filling | Moderate, as soon as you can | Protect the tooth, avoid hard foods, and call us |
| Small chip with no pain | Lower, schedule soon | Cover any sharp edge and book a visit |
For a permanent tooth that has been knocked out, quick action gives it the best chance of being saved, so call as soon as it happens.
Go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 for bleeding that will not stop, trouble breathing or swallowing, or a suspected broken jaw. For most other tooth problems, a dental office is the better place, because an ER can ease pain and start antibiotics but cannot repair a tooth, treat a nerve infection, or place a crown. The National Library of Medicine also advises contacting your dentist right away when a tooth is broken or knocked out.
We aim to relieve your pain first and explain the plan second.
After an extraction, we may use platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) from your own blood to support healing when it is appropriate for your case.
A child’s tooth injury can feel more alarming than an adult’s. If a baby tooth is knocked out, find it and call us. Baby teeth are usually not put back in, but we can check that no part of the tooth was left behind. If a permanent tooth is knocked out, follow the steps in the table above and call us immediately.
Many urgent visits come from habits and activities that are easy to adjust. A mouthguard can protect your teeth during sports and recreation, and avoiding chewing on ice, popcorn kernels, and hard candy lowers the risk of cracked teeth. Use scissors, never your teeth, to open packages. Regular exams also help us catch decay and weak fillings before they turn into a middle-of-the-night problem, and our preventive dentistry services are built for exactly that.
We work to see urgent patients as soon as we can and keep schedule flexibility for them. Call (386) 775-4300 so we can help you decide how urgent your problem is and find the earliest time to see you.
As quickly as possible. A permanent tooth has its best chance of being saved when it is kept moist, placed back in the socket if you can do so safely, and seen by a dentist right away. Call us immediately.
Rinse with warm water, gently floss out any trapped food, and use a cold compress on your cheek. Do not place aspirin on the gum. Call us in the morning or sooner if you have swelling, fever, or pain that keeps getting worse.
Find the tooth and call us. Baby teeth are usually not put back in, but we can check that no part of the tooth was left behind and that the area is healing well.
Many plans cover part of urgent care, but benefits vary. Our team will review your coverage with you, explain the cost before treatment, and discuss financing through Cherry and CareCredit if you need it.
Yes. New patients are always welcome, including students, new residents, and anyone without a dental home. Our office is at 272 E Graves Ave in Orange City, a short drive from DeLand.
Dr. Khezri's gentle technique and clear explanations apply to urgent visits too, so you always know what is happening and why.
If you have pain, swelling, or an injury now, call (386) 775-4300 or contact our office. Revive Dentistry is at 272 E Graves Ave, Orange City, FL 32763, serving DeLand, DeBary, Deltona, and Orange City.
