Pain, swelling or injury

Emergency dental services in Hollywood, FL

Name: Tamara Rojas DMD PA
Price range: $$

A throbbing tooth, a swollen gum, a knocked-out tooth or an implant that suddenly feels loose — call us first. During office hours, Monday to Friday 9am–5pm, our team will tell you what to do right now and find the next available opening with Dr. Tamara Rojas, a board-certified periodontist.

Call (954) 963-4700 Request an appointment

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm 5000 Hollywood Blvd #4 Sedation available

Our front desk team answering a patient’s call in Hollywood, FL

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Special offers

Special offers from a board-certified periodontist and implant specialist

Tooth Extraction

$350

Limited Exam and Xray (D0140, D0230)
Tooth Extraction (D7210)

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Implant Package

10% Off

Bone Graft at the time of extraction (D7953)
Ridge augmentation (D7950), CBCT (D0364)
Implant (D6010), Abutment (D6057), Crown (D6058)

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Don’t wait for a dental visit

Go to the ER or call 911 if you have…

Some mouth problems need a hospital, not a dental chair. A tooth infection that spreads can become dangerous quickly.

Trouble breathing or swallowing

Swelling in your face, cheek or neck with a fever, and you can’t reach a dentist

A possible broken jaw

Bleeding from the mouth that won’t stop

Fever with chills, nausea or vomiting alongside a gum or tooth infection

A tooth or gum abscess with pain that over-the-counter pain relievers don’t ease

Sources: Mayo Clinic — Tooth abscess; Cleveland Clinic — Periodontal abscess; ADA MouthHealthy — Dental emergencies.

What counts as an emergency

Call us the same day for…

PAINSevere toothache or gum painPain that keeps you up, or a tooth that hurts to bite on, usually means inflammation or infection that needs a diagnosis.

INFECTIONSwelling or a gum abscessA swollen, tender bump on the gum is a pocket of infection. It won’t clear up on its own. Gum disease care →

INJURYKnocked-out or broken toothDr. Rojas re-implants knocked-out teeth when they can be saved, and removes teeth that can’t. Extractions →

IMPLANTSA loose, painful or failing implantBleeding, redness or tenderness around an implant, or an implant that moves. Implant repair →

AFTER SURGERYBleeding or worsening painBleeding that won’t slow down, or pain that gets worse days after an extraction, can mean a dry socket. Oral surgery →

ROOT CANALEmergency root canalsSevere, throbbing pain from an infected tooth nerve may need an emergency root canal to save the tooth.

RESTORATIONSLost filling or crownA lost filling or crown leaves the tooth exposed and sensitive — call us for a quick restoration.

NOT SURE?Call and describe itGive us as much detail as you can — when it started, swelling, fever, and any injury — and we’ll tell you how soon you need to be seen.

Dr. Rojas and her assistant treating a patient

Knocked-out tooth

Minutes matter. Do this now.

Pick it up by the crown

Hold the chewing end, never the root. If it’s dirty, rinse it briefly with water — don’t scrub it, use soap, dry it or wrap it in tissue.

Try to put it back

Gently push it into the socket, or hold it over the socket and close your mouth slowly. Bite down gently to keep it in place.

If it won’t go back, keep it moist

Store it in milk, in your mouth against your cheek, or in a tooth-preservation kit. Not in tap water.

Get to a dentist fast — bring the tooth

Call (954) 963-4700. The American Association of Endodontists advises being seen within 30 minutes if possible, though a tooth can sometimes still be saved after an hour or more.

Source: American Association of Endodontists — Knocked-Out Teeth. For a child’s baby tooth, keep it moist and see a dentist, who will decide whether it should be put back (MouthHealthy).

For a knocked-out tooth, call on the way.

Source: American Association of Endodontists.

30 min

the ideal window to be seen, if possible

9–5

Monday to Friday — call (954) 963-4700

Until you’re seen

What to do for other emergencies.

Toothache. Rinse with warm water and floss gently to remove anything trapped between your teeth. Don’t put aspirin on the tooth or gums — the ADA’s MouthHealthy warns it can burn the gum tissue. Over-the-counter pain relievers, taken by mouth as the label directs, can help until your visit. (MouthHealthy: Dental Emergencies)

Broken or cracked tooth. Rinse your mouth with warm water, hold a cold compress on your face to keep swelling down, and call us as soon as possible.

Swelling or a gum abscess. Cleveland Clinic is clear that a periodontal abscess can’t be treated at home: rinses may ease discomfort but won’t clear the infection, which needs drainage, cleaning and sometimes antibiotics. Call us promptly. If the swelling spreads with fever, or you have trouble breathing or swallowing, go to the ER. (Cleveland Clinic: Periodontal Abscess)

Problems with an implant. The American Academy of Periodontology notes that red or tender gums or bleeding around an implant are early signs of peri-implant disease, which is much easier to reverse when caught early. Call us — don’t wait for the implant to loosen. (AAP: Peri-Implant Diseases)

After hours. Our office is open Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. If we’re closed and your problem can’t wait, MouthHealthy advises going to your local emergency room. Then call us when we open so we can take over your care.

Comfort & cost

Urgent care without extra stress.

SEDATIONNervous on top of hurting?Nitrous oxide, oral and IV sedation are available for treatment. Sedation dentistry →

INSURANCEWe check your benefitsWe accept most traditional insurance plans, file claims for you, and offer financing and CareCredit for those who qualify. Insurance & billing →

NEW PATIENTSFirst visit with us?Ask about our new-patient offer: a free Oral-B® electric toothbrush + 15% off your first service. New patients →

FAQ

Dental emergency questions

What counts as a dental emergency?+

Severe tooth or gum pain, swelling or an abscess, a knocked-out or broken tooth, a loose or painful implant, and bleeding or worsening pain after surgery all need prompt care. If you’re unsure, call us and describe what’s happening.

Can I be seen today?+

Call (954) 963-4700 as early as you can during office hours, Monday to Friday 9am–5pm. We’ll ask about your symptoms and offer the next available opening; urgent problems are prioritized, but we can’t promise a same-day visit.

What should I do if a tooth gets knocked out?+

Pick it up by the crown, rinse it briefly with water if dirty, and try to put it back in the socket. If you can’t, keep it in milk or against your cheek, and get to a dentist right away — ideally within 30 minutes.

When should I go to the emergency room instead?+

Go to the ER or call 911 for trouble breathing or swallowing, facial swelling with a fever, a possible broken jaw, or bleeding that won’t stop. Also use the ER if our office is closed and the problem can’t wait.

How can I manage the pain until my appointment?+

Over-the-counter pain relievers taken by mouth as directed can help, along with a cold compress for swelling. Never place aspirin on the gums or tooth. Call us for advice specific to your situation.

My dental implant feels loose. Is that an emergency?+

Call us promptly. A loose implant, or bleeding, redness or tenderness around one, should be checked soon — problems around implants are easier to treat when caught early. Dr. Rojas places, repairs and removes dental implants.

In pain? Call us first.

Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. For non-urgent problems, send the form and our team will call you back. Find us on Hollywood Blvd — see contact & directions.

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