Emergency Dentistry Palo Alto - Christine Hansen DDS

Emergency Dentist Palo Alto

Palo Alto Dentist Dr. Hansen provides the following Emergency Dental Services:

Will diagnose the problem
Give you your options for treatment
Relieve your pain via prescription of antibiotics and pain medications, and providing local anesthesia
Dr. Hansen also provides tooth extractions and fillings, repair broken dentures and chipped teeth, replacement crowns, drain abscesses, and stabilized injuries

If your regular dentist is unavailable:

We can help you today and then send your dentist a report of your visit, your treatment & any X-rays taken. Call Now 650.326.3290.

If you don’t have a regular dentist:

If you don’t have a regular dentist and require an additional visit to complete your treatment, we can do that too! Our Palo Alto Dental Practice offers our patients full-service general, comprehensive dental care. Completion of fillings, crowns, veneers, bleaching, implants, and dentures are all services that Drs. Hansen and Jurash can provide. Contact us today to schedule your appointment 650.326.3290!

Patient Testimonials & Reviews

Dr. Hansen's expertise, professionalism, and dedication to patient care is exceptional. My family and I (all Dr. Hansen's patients) are so grateful to be under her care. From a comprehensive initial evaluation, thorough hygienic visits and state of the art dental care (customized crowns made on site!), we are very pleased with the care we receive. The staff is very welcoming, knowledgeable, and trained very well. Dr. Hansen's dedication to quality and optimal patient care is superb. We have had several dental emergencies in the last year and Dr. Hansen has gone above and beyond to help us get thru them safely and with the best outcome possible. Thank you Dr. Hansen! We are so lucky to have you! The Lazarov family

After not seeing a dentist for several years, my teeth needed a lot of work. Dr. Hansen pointed out the most critical areas, presenting options for the remainder. Never had a prior dentist been as concerned for the long term health of my teeth. Dr. Hansen planned treatments in order of importance, and completed all within a year. The highly competent staff set up appointments for me when an outside specialist was required—and their work is highly commendable as well. Every member of the staff is courteous, gentle, supportive, and knowledgeable. They did an excellent job of explaining care and prevention of my teeth and gums. I was shocked at how little I knew about dental care before I went to Dr. Hansen. Now I have healthy, beautiful teeth that I know how to take care of!

Thank you! Dr. Jurash and the staff are super friendly and professional. Over the holidays I chipped a tooth, and she and her staff were able to make it with only a day or so's notice, and also fix a neighboring tooth as well. Hope to come back again soon!

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Palo Alto Dentist Dr. Hansen provides the following Emergency Dental Services:

can diagnose the problem
give you your options for treatment
relieve your pain via prescription of antibiotics and pain medications, and providing local anesthesia
Dr. Hansen also provides tooth extractions and fillings, repair broken dentures and chipped teeth, replacement crowns, drain abscesses, and stabilized injuries

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If your regular dentist is unavailable:

We can help you today and then send your dentist a report of your visit, your treatment & any X-rays taken. Call Now 650.326.3290.

If you don’t have a regular dentist:

Cracked Tooth – Frequently Asked Questions

A cracked tooth is a complete or partial fracture of the tooth structure.

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][dt_fancy_separator separator_color=”accent”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion style=”modern” shape=”square” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”What causes a Cracked Tooth?” tab_id=”1461356937257-f07347c6-3cff5ccd-300376d0-c2f7″][vc_column_text]Sometimes a tooth breaks upon impact such as accidentally chewing a pit or being hit in the face usually a small fracture begins at the edge of the tooth then deepens over time as you clench, grind or chew.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Who is at risk of a Cracked Tooth?” tab_id=”1461356937313-b9043163-e0e45ccd-300376d0-c2f7″][vc_column_text]Some people are more susceptible than others to having a cracked tooth. Factors that are more likely to lead to a cracked tooth are:

Deep fillings that leave thin amounts of tooth structure
Sports such as hockey, football and boxing that have a high risk of facial trauma
People who grind their teeth or have strong chewing muscles
People with destructive habits like chewing ice or opening things with their teeth

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What can I do to minimize my risk of a Cracked Tooth in the future?” tab_id=”1461357261978-1cbbc843-acd45ccd-300376d0-c2f7″][vc_column_text]Your dentist will make recommendations to minimize your risk of a cracked tooth. Here are some things that may be recommended:

Have crowns placed to cover weak cusps of teeth
Have your bite adjusted by your dentist
Have old silver fillings replaced
Do not chew ice or use teeth to open things
Wear a night time grinding appliance
Wear a sports guard

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What will happen if I choose to do nothing about my Cracked Teeth?” tab_id=”1461357412455-7488dc00-2cb45ccd-300376d0-c2f7″][vc_column_text]It is likely that the crack will continue to deepen and eventually the tooth may become painful to chewing or pieces may break off it. Sometimes the tooth may crack completely in half, at which point it must be extracted. Other times the crack goes into the nerve and a root canal treatment may be necessary to save the tooth.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]