Clinically Reviewed by Dr. David Thurman, DDS
EMERGENCY & SURGICAL CARE
Urgent Dental Care, When You Need It Most
Emergency and surgical care addresses sudden, severe oral pain, infections, and trauma. At Dental Elements in Downtown Denver, Dr. David Thurman provides prompt triage and expert surgical care—including extractions, abscess treatment, wisdom teeth removal, and gum grafting—to stabilize your health and get you safely out of pain.
Call or Text: 303-309-4093
THE BASICS
Immediate relief and definitive surgical solutions
Emergency and surgical care focuses on diagnosing and treating acute dental trauma, severe infections, and structural failures that require immediate intervention or minor oral surgery. The initial goal of an urgent visit is always triage: alleviating severe pain and controlling active bacterial infections. Once stabilized, definitive surgical interventions—such as tooth extractions, abscess drainage, or soft-tissue releases—are performed with clinical precision. We prioritize advanced sedation options to ensure profound patient comfort and long-term clinical resolution.
TREATMENTS
Six ways we address urgent and surgical needs
Same-day triage and relief for sudden, severe problems like intense tooth pain, swelling, and oral trauma.
Prompt clinical evaluation and drainage of painful, localized bacterial infections around the tooth root.
Careful, comfortable surgical removal of teeth that cannot be saved due to severe decay or structural trauma
Surgical extraction of impacted, crowded, or painful third molars threatening adjacent teeth.
A microsurgical procedure to add healthy tissue where gums have receded, protecting exposed tooth roots.
A gentle laser procedure (frenectomy) to free restricted tissue and improve oral mobility and periodontal health.
ASSESSING YOUR SYMPTOMS
What to do right now based on your symptoms
| Concern | Best Starting Point |
|---|---|
| Severe, Unrelenting Tooth Pain | Contact us immediately for Emergency Dental Care. The priority is diagnosing the source and getting you numb and out of pain. |
| Facial Swelling or a Bump on the Gums | This indicates an active infection. You require prompt Dental Abscess Treatment to prevent the bacteria from spreading into your jaw. |
| A Tooth Broken Below the Gumline | If the tooth is structurally ruined from trauma or decay, a careful Tooth Extraction is required to prevent infection. |
| Pain in the Very Back of the Jaw | This is a classic sign of impacted third molars, requiring a clinical evaluation for Wisdom Teeth Removal. |
If you experience significant facial swelling that affects your ability to breathe or swallow, swelling spreading toward your eye, or a high fever, seek emergency medical care at an ER immediately.
THE DENTAL ELEMENTS DIFFERENCE
Same-day access. Direct doctor care
Same-Day Availability
We reserve dedicated time in our daily schedule to triage and treat patients experiencing severe pain or dental emergencies.
No Call Centers
When you have an emergency, you will be evaluated and treated directly by Dr. Thurman, not handed off to a rotating associate or a triage nurse.
Advanced Surgical Comfort
Because surgical interventions induce anxiety, we heavily utilize IV and Oral Sedation to ensure your procedure is completely relaxed and pain-free.
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FROM CLINICAL INSIGHTS
Learn more about emergency and surgical care
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Frequently Asked Questions About Urgent Care
What counts as a true dental emergency?
Severe, throbbing pain, facial swelling, a knocked-out tooth, or a lost crown are all urgent reasons to call our office immediately.
Do you offer sedation for tooth extractions?
Yes. We highly recommend IV or Oral sedation for surgical extractions and wisdom teeth removal to ensure maximum comfort and minimal memory of the procedure.
Can an infected tooth heal on its own?
No. A dental abscess is an active bacterial infection in the bone that requires professional clinical treatment (like a root canal or extraction) to resolve.
What should I do if my tooth is knocked out?
Handle the tooth only by the crown (top), place it in a small container of milk or your own saliva, and contact us immediately. Time is critical for re-implantation.
NEED CARE TODAY?
Are you in pain right now?
Do not wait for a dental emergency to worsen. Contact us immediately so we can evaluate your pain and stabilize your smile.
Call or Text: 303-309-4093