Absolute Dental offers immediate care for jaw swelling, intense pain, or facial infections in Las Vegas. We offer same-day appointments, urgent diagnosis, and compassionate, effective treatment for dental-related jaw emergencies.
If you have an emergency swollen jaw in Las Vegas, call Absolute Dental now for immediate care.
Call (844) 8-SMILE-NOW to find the closest location that can see you right away.
Jaw swelling is almost always a dental emergency with urgent risks.
Jaw swelling, when not caused by trauma, is often the result of a dental abscess, severe tooth infection, gum infection, or wisdom tooth issues. In short, jaw swelling can signal a dangerous underlying infection or injury requiring immediate care.
Do not try home remedies or wait for regular hours — see a dentist immediately. The reason is because jaw swelling is often an indication that an infection is spreading. These infections, especially when they spread, can be deadly.
Common Causes of Jaw Swelling and Facial Pain
There are a number of factors that can cause jaw swelling that requires you to see a swollen jaw dentist in Las Vegas immediately, including:
Gum disease (i.e. an advanced periodontal infection)
Salivary gland infections and cysts
Facial swelling after recent dental work
There are also some less common medical conditions, such as a viral or bacterial illness, or even a tumor that also require prompt attention.
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When To Seek Emergency Dental Care for Jaw Swelling
Consider your symptoms to be a jaw pain emergency if you experience any of these symptoms:
Signs of a dental abscess — a pimple near the gums, pus, or foul taste
If you experience any of these symptoms, visit an emergency dentist, not just urgent care. If you are having trouble breathing, visit an ER or call an ambulance immediately.
Diagnosis and Emergency Jaw Swelling Treatment at Absolute Dental
For any dental emergency, Absolute Dental will:
Make an immediate assessment and take digital X-rays.
Identify any infection, abscess, fracture, or impacted teeth.
Once identified, we can take immediate action with targeted emergency treatments, such as:
Management of trauma, soft tissue damage, or dental appliance issues.
Coordination with medical care for severe spreading infection and facial swelling.
Whether it’s a gum swelling emergency or an abscess, Absolute Dental will always attempt to address the root cause of your problem, not just manage your symptoms. As always, we’re happy to offer after-hours support and insurance help.
What Can You Do at Home for Sudden Jaw Swelling?
If you experience sudden jaw swelling, visit an emergency dentist right away. In the meantime, you can also:
Apply a cold compress to your jaw to reduce swelling before the dental visit.
Keep your head elevated and rest.
Rinse your mouth gently with warm salt water.
Use OTC medication, such as Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen for pain, unless contraindicated.
Never attempt to drain the swelling or “pop” an abscess.
Again, with any jaw swelling or tooth infection emergency in Las Vegas, contact Absolute Dental immediately for a prompt dental emergency assessment.
We Accept Most Dental Insurance
Absolute Dental is a preferred provider for most insurances, unions, and hotels that include: Aetna, Ameritas, Boon-Chapman, Caesars Palace, Cigna, Delta Dental, Diversified, Geha, Guardian, Harrah’s, HealthSCOPE Benefits, Health Plan of Nevada (HPN), Humana, Liberty, Met-Life, MGM-MIRAGE, Premier Access, The Standard, Station Casinos, Teachers Health Trust, United Concordia, United Healthcare, Venetian, and The Zenith. We also accept Medicaid.
If you do not see your dental insurance listed here, just give us a call to confirm!
Why Immediate Care Is Critical for Swollen Jaw Dental Emergencies
Infection and swelling can rapidly spread, causing airway obstruction, sepsis, or permanent tissue and nerve damage, if neglected. In many cases, swelling of the jaw indicates an indication has already spread, so time is of the essence.
Timely, professional treatment prevents hospitalization, preserves oral health, and provides fast pain relief and peace of mind. Do not wait. Jaw swelling generally does not go away on its own, and the longer you wait, the more pain and financial burden you are almost sure to experience.
Why Choose Absolute Dental for Jaw Swelling and Emergency Dental Care?
Absolute Dental offers multiple locations and same-day appointments in Las Vegas with our experienced emergency dentists and oral surgeons. Our modern technology offers fast, accurate diagnosis, and we promise compassionate, clear communication for every patient.
You should visit the ER if you are having trouble breathing, swallowing, or your infection is swelling rapidly. For anything else, you should likely see an emergency dentist.
In some, but not all cases, you may need to have a tooth pulled. In many cases, it may be necessary to save your life. Don’t let fear of having a tooth pulled stop you from seeing a dentist.
If facial swelling comes from trauma, like a car accident or a strike, it may resolve on its own, although you should still see a dentist. An infection or tumor will almost certainly not resolve on their own.
Absolute Dental accepts a wide variety of insurance, and most insurers cover emergency care. Contact your insurance carrier for more information about your specific plan.
