What Is a Dental Emergency? When to Call Boca Immediately
A dental emergency is any situation involving sudden tooth pain, dental trauma, infection, or damage that requires prompt professional attention to relieve pain, prevent further injury, or save a tooth. If you're experiencing significant pain, visible damage, swelling, or bleeding in your mouth, call Boca Specialty Dental & Braces right away — do not wait for your next scheduled appointment.
Is Emergency Dental Care right for you? Signs, symptoms & candidacy.
Recognizing the signs early makes treatment simpler. Here’s what we look for — and the surest way to know is a quick exam with a Boca dentist.
When Is It a Dental Emergency? Call Boca Right Away
- Knocked-out (avulsed) permanent tooth
- Dental abscess with facial or jaw swelling
- Uncontrolled bleeding from the mouth
- Tooth pushed out of position from trauma
- Severe facial or jaw injury
- Signs of infection: fever, swelling, difficulty swallowing or breathing
- Severe or worsening toothache
- Broken, cracked, or chipped tooth
- Lost or broken crown, bridge, or filling
- Loose or shifted tooth
- Broken or lost dental appliance
- Swollen or painful gums (may indicate developing infection)
What to Expect at Your Emergency Dental Visit at Boca Specialty Dental & Braces in Reno
Priority Scheduling
Call any Boca Specialty Dental & Braces location in Reno and tell the front desk you have a dental emergency. We will prioritize your call and get you a same-day appointment at the nearest available location across our 3 Reno-area clinics.
Immediate Pain Assessment
Your dentist will see you as quickly as possible to assess your situation. Controlling your pain is our first priority — before X-rays, before paperwork, before anything else. Depending on the emergency, this may include local anesthesia, anti-inflammatory medication, or temporary measures to provide relief while we assess the full picture.
Diagnosis — Exam & Digital X-Rays
Your dentist will take targeted digital X-rays and perform a focused examination to diagnose the underlying cause of your emergency. We explain what we find in plain language before any treatment begins. No surprises.
Emergency Treatment — Same Visit
We provide as much emergency treatment as possible in the same appointment. This may include tooth extraction, temporary or permanent filling placement, abscess drainage, dental bonding for a broken tooth, or re-cementation of a lost crown — depending on your situation and our same-day capacity.
Follow-Up Treatment Plan & Scheduling
After addressing the immediate emergency, your dentist will discuss any additional treatment needed to fully resolve the underlying issue. We'll schedule your follow-up appointment before you leave and provide clear aftercare instructions so you know exactly what to do and what to watch for.
Emergency appointments at Boca Specialty Dental & Braces are prioritized same-day. Call as early in the day as possible for the best chance of a morning or early afternoon slot.
Why Reno Patients Call Boca First for Dental Emergencies
Same-Day Availability
We prioritize dental emergencies and do our best to get every emergency patient seen the same day they call — at one of our 3 Reno-area locations.
3 Locations = More Appointment Availability
With 3 clinics across Reno and Sparks, we have more scheduling flexibility than a single-location practice. If one location is fully booked, we can often accommodate you at another.
Evening & Weekend Hours
Dental emergencies don't happen only on weekdays. Boca Specialty Dental & Braces offers appointments Monday through Saturday, including evening slots — so you can get care when you need it.
Pain Relief Is Our First Priority
We know you're in pain. Our emergency team moves quickly to assess and relieve your discomfort before anything else. You won't sit in a waiting room explaining your insurance while you're suffering.
Comprehensive In-House Treatment
We handle a wide range of emergency situations in-house — including extractions, temporary and permanent restorations, root canals (when indicated), and abscess treatment. Most patients are not bounced to a referral for emergency cases.
Medicaid Accepted — Emergency Care
Emergency dental care is available to Nevada Medicaid patients at Boca Specialty Dental & Braces — one of the few Reno-area practices that accepts Medicaid for urgent dental care.
Why Reno Patients Choose Boca Dental & Braces for Emergency Dental Care
What sets us apart
- Same-day emergency appointments at all 3 Reno and Sparks locations
- Evening and Saturday hours — available when most other Reno dental offices are closed
- Nevada Medicaid accepted for qualifying adults and children — emergency dental access for everyone
- Most major PPO dental insurance plans accepted — we verify your coverage when you call and inform you of any out-of-pocket costs before treatment begins
- Bilingual staff (English / Spanish) at multiple locations — atención de emergencia dental en español disponible
- Dr. Isaiah Abdelmeseeh and Dr. David Montalvo — experienced restorative and surgical dentists capable of handling complex emergency cases including extractions, implant-related emergencies, and complex crown/bridge situations
Emergency Dental Care in Reno — Your Questions, Answered
Everything Reno and Sparks patients ask us most about emergency dental care — tap any question to read the answer.
Emergency Dental Care Costs in Reno — What to Know Before You Call
At Boca, cost should never stand between you and the care you need. We accept Nevada Medicaid and many major dental plans, verify your benefits at no charge, and offer flexible financing — so you can move forward with confidence.
Find Emergency Dental Care Near You — 3 Boca Dental & Braces Locations Across Reno
Boca Specialty Dental & Braces is Reno and Sparks's go-to emergency dentist, serving patients across Washoe County including South Reno, Midtown Reno, Downtown Reno, Sparks, Spanish Springs, Sun Valley, and surrounding communities. With 3 locations and evening and weekend availability, we are the closest emergency dentist to most of the Reno metro area — and one of the few that accepts Nevada Medicaid for urgent care.
Book Your Emergency Dental Care Appointment
Choose your nearest Boca location and we'll confirm within one business hour. Same-day and next-day appointments available.