24/7 Emergency Treatment for Dental Abscess & Infection in Spokane
Yes — Spokane emergency dentists treat dental infections 24/7. If you notice swelling, a pimple on the gums, bad taste, or fever, call now. We’ll place you with the next‑available dentist for same‑day relief and a plan to eliminate the source of infection.
Signs You Need Urgent Care
Gum or facial swelling that’s new or getting worse
Throbbing pain, pressure when biting, or tooth feels “too tall”
Pus drainage or a pimple on the gums
Fever, fatigue, or bad taste
A recent cracked tooth or deep cavity
ER Warning: Go to the ER or call 911 for trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, spreading swelling into the neck, or high fever. These can be medical emergencies.
Why Infections Happen
Bacteria can reach the inner nerve (pulp) through deep decay, cracks, leaking fillings, or injury. An abscess forms when the body walls off infection, causing pressure and swelling. The permanent fix is to remove the source — usually with a root canal (to keep the tooth) or an extraction (if the tooth can’t be saved).
What to Expect at a Same‑Day Abscess Visit
Comfort & Triage: You’ll be numbed so we can examine the area comfortably.
X‑rays & Diagnosis: The dentist confirms where the infection started.
Immediate Relief: When appropriate, incision & drainage reduces pressure quickly.
Follow‑Up Plan: A root canal removes infection inside the tooth; an extraction removes a tooth that can’t be saved.
Definitive Treatment: A root canal removes infection inside the tooth; an extraction removes a tooth that can’t be saved.
Medication: Antibiotics may be prescribed; they help control infection but are not the final cure.
What You Can Do at Home Today
Use a cold compress outside the cheek for swelling.
Take OTC pain medication as labeled; avoid aspirin on gums.
Rinse with warm salt water to keep the area clean.Do not try to pop or drain the area at home.
Call us if symptoms worsen or you develop fever.
Insurance & Payment
PPO insurance accepted by many partner clinics; we’ll help verify benefits.
No insurance? Ask about bundled urgent‑care options and financing to spread out costs.
Apple Health/Medicaid: Availability varies.
Coverage Area
Spokane
Spokane Valley
Liberty Lake
Airway Heights
Medical Lake
Cheney
Country Homes
Mead/Colbert
Post Falls/Coeur d’Alene
Call 24/7 (509) 408‑3865 — stop infection pain and swelling now.
FAQs — Abscess & Infection
Are antibiotics enough by themselves?
No. They can calm symptoms but the source must be treated.
How fast can I be seen?
Many patients are seen same day.
Will I need a root canal?
If you want to keep the tooth, a root canal is often the definitive solution; otherwise extraction removes the source.
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