Emergency Oral Surgery
Cambridge & Burlington, MA

Most of the time, oral surgery is planned and scheduled weeks or even months in advance. Rarely, emergency oral surgery is needed to treat an urgent dental, jaw, or facial issue. Some of the most common reasons for emergency oral surgery include:

• Infected teeth
• Dental abscesses
• Dental or facial trauma
• Failed dental implants

Whether or not you’re an existing patient at our practice, we prioritize dental emergencies and will make arrangements to see you as soon as possible. If you call our dental office during office hours, we will give immediate attention to your situation; if we are closed, call our office and follow the instructions provided and we will return your call as soon as we are able.

Oral & Facial Surgery Centers of Massachusetts provides emergency oral surgery in Burlington and Cambridge, MA. Call today to learn more or to schedule an appointment.

In case of a serious or life threatening emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room for treatment.

Here’s why patients choose our board certified oral surgeons for emergency oral surgery:

• Our office has state-of-the-art 3D cone-beam CT scan imaging and digital intraoral scanning equipment for more accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Each of our doctors is board-certified, so you can feel confident knowing you’re getting expert care.
• We always put our patients first with individualized, professional, and compassionate treatment in a welcoming environment focused on your well-being and better oral health.

Do oral surgeons offer emergency care?

Yes, both our Burlington and Cambridge offices offer emergency oral surgery services. Simply call the office nearest to you and we will make arrangements to see you as soon as possible.

What are some common dental emergencies?

We consider it an emergency if you have an infection, severe bleeding, severe tooth pain, tooth pain, dental pain, knocked out tooth, broken tooth, chipped teeth, lost fillings, impacted wisdom tooth, or have suffered serious dental or facial trauma. Dental issues that cause severe pain or could lead to tooth loss should be treated promptly. When you call our office, we’ll determine whether emergency oral surgery is needed to relieve pain and prevent further damage to the affected tooth or other teeth.

Can the emergency room pull a tooth?

No, hospitals cannot provide dental care, including oral surgery procedures like tooth extractions. If you believe you need an emergency extraction or dental implant surgery, you’ll need to see an oral surgeon to get the dental services you need. Our experienced team provides a full range of emergency dental services including tooth extractions, corrective jaw surgery, orthognathic surgery, reconstructive surgery, and bone grafting to restore missing teeth and preserve your natural teeth.

Will an oral surgeon pull an infected tooth?

If you have an infected tooth, you will likely either need a root canal treatment or an extraction. We’ll help you decide the best course of treatment.

Contact us today to learn more about emergency dental care or to schedule an appointment.