Emergency dentist in Palo Alto.
Toothache, swelling or a broken tooth? We see dental emergencies the same day, Monday through Thursday and Friday mornings. Call as early as you can and we will find you a time with Dr. Sharma.
Treatment, if needed, is quoted before we begin.
- Same day care, Monday to Thursday and Friday mornings
- After hours, call us. Our voicemail explains how to reach Dr. Sharma.
- New and existing patients welcome
- 2875 Middlefield Road, Suite 1
On the sidelines
Trusted with Stanford athletes on game day.
As a team dentist for Stanford Sports Medicine, Dr. Sharma treats players when an injury happens during a game, where every minute and every decision matters.
Your family gets the same calm, quick judgment here when a tooth is chipped at practice, knocked loose on the playground or broken at dinner.
- Team dentistStanford Sports Medicine
- Same day careMonday to Thursday and Friday mornings
Your emergency visit
Seen today, with a clear plan.
- Call or text us. Tell us what happened and when it started. We will offer you a same day visit Monday through Thursday or Friday morning.
- See Dr. Sharma. He examines the area and takes the X rays needed to find the cause, then explains what he sees in plain terms.
- Know your options. If you need treatment, we explain your choices and the cost before anything begins. If you have a PPO plan, we file the claim for you.
Tooth pain?
Where does it hurt?
Pick the spot and what it feels like. We will tell you what it usually means, what to do for now and how soon to be seen.
1 · Where is it?
Your teeth, seen from above
2 · What does it feel like?
How soon to be seen
What it usually means
Until you are seen
Same day visits Monday through Thursday and Friday mornings. After hours, our voicemail explains how to reach Dr. Sharma.
Request an appointmentCall (650) 321-9693New patients welcome. You will know every fee before treatment begins.
Go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 for swelling that spreads toward your eye or neck, trouble breathing or swallowing, or a high fever.
This guide offers general information, not a diagnosis. Dr. Sharma will confirm what is going on with an exam.
Is it an emergency?
When to call right away.
Call promptly if you have any of the following:
- A knocked out or displaced permanent tooth
- Significant facial or gum swelling
- Bleeding from the mouth that will not stop
- A fractured tooth with pain
- A severe or worsening toothache
- A lost filling or crown
- Trauma to the teeth or jaws
If you have trouble breathing or swallowing, rapidly spreading facial or neck swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, loss of consciousness or major facial trauma, seek emergency medical care rather than waiting for a dental office visit.
Before you reach us
What to do in the meantime.
- A knocked out permanent tooth. Handle it by the crown, not the root. If it is dirty, rinse it gently without scrubbing. If you can, place it back in the socket; otherwise keep it moist in milk or a tooth preservation solution and call us right away.
- A baby tooth. Do not try to replant it. Call us for guidance.
- Swelling or a suspected infection. Call promptly so the cause can be evaluated.
- Pain relief. Do not place aspirin directly on a tooth or gum. Do not rely on leftover antibiotics to treat a dental infection.
Emergency questions
Quick answers.
Can I be seen today?
Yes, Monday through Thursday and Friday mornings. Call (650) 321-9693 as early as you can and we will find you a same day time.
How much is an emergency visit?
Our team will tell you the visit cost when you call. If you need treatment, you will know the cost before anything begins.
What if it is after hours?
Call (650) 321-9693. Our voicemail explains how to reach Dr. Sharma. If you have trouble breathing or swallowing or swelling that is spreading quickly, go to the nearest emergency room.
Do I need to be a current patient?
No. New patients with dental emergencies are welcome.
Can I use my dental insurance?
If you have a PPO plan, you may be able to use your benefits here. We submit the claim for you.
Dental emergency
Call us first.
Same day care Monday through Thursday and Friday mornings. After hours, call and our voicemail will explain how to reach Dr. Sharma.
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