Emergency care

Tooth Pain & Dental Emergencies in Walnut Creek, CA by Dr. Mark Maher, DDS

For existing patients, Dr. Maher offers urgent evaluation for severe tooth pain, swelling, infection, and dental trauma.

Tooth pain can come from decay, infection, a cracked tooth, gum problems, bite trauma, or a failing restoration. If you are an existing patient and something feels urgent, call the Walnut Creek office so the team can help determine the next step.

Existing patients

Call (925) 935-1159

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

When to call

Call for severe or persistent pain, swelling, signs of infection, a broken tooth, a knocked-out tooth, or trauma that affects your teeth or bite.

Ready to schedule?

Call our Walnut Creek office — we’ll find a time that works, and confirm whether your insurance plan applies.