Emergency Dentist in Mission Viejo
Dental emergency? Call Mission Viejo Dental Specialists & Orthodontics at (949) 881-4843.
We see emergency patients on the days our office is open: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. If you call on an open day, we will look for a same-day visit when the schedule allows. If you need follow-up care, it is scheduled on our next open day.
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25982 Pala, Ste 130, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
When we can see you
Emergency visit days (Pacific Time)
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9 AM – 4 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM – 4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Calling on an open day: call (949) 881-4843 as early as you can. Same-day visits depend on that day’s schedule.
- Calling on a closed day: we will schedule you on our next open day.
- Follow-up care: scheduled on our next open day.
If it cannot wait
If you have swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing, heavy bleeding that will not stop, a high fever with facial swelling, or an injury to your face or jaw, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
Common reasons people call us
- Toothache that is strong, lingers or keeps you up at night
- Broken, chipped or cracked tooth
- Knocked-out or loosened tooth
- Lost filling or crown
- Swelling or tenderness in the gums or face near a tooth
- Broken or damaged dental work, such as a denture or bonding
Not sure whether it is an emergency? Call (949) 881-4843 on an open day and tell us what is going on.
What happens at an emergency visit
The dentist examines the problem area, takes any X-rays needed and explains what is causing the problem. The first goal is to address the urgent problem; if more treatment is needed, we explain the options and schedule it for a later visit on an open day.
Emergency care we provide in-house
Both of our dentists provide emergency dental care in our Mission Viejo office. When an emergency visit shows that you need more treatment, that care is also done here:
- Root canal treatment → /root-canal/
- Repairing chipped teeth with bonding → /dental-bonding/
- Replacing a tooth that cannot be saved → /dental-implants-in-mission-viejo/
- Gum care → /services/
Who provides emergency care
- Dr. Norma A. Lantzsch, DDS — co-owner and lead provider; general, cosmetic, emergency, implant and root canal care.
- Dr. Nina Sharma, DDS — co-owner; general, cosmetic, emergency, implant and root canal care, plus braces and Invisalign. Dr. Sharma sees patients on Tuesdays.
More about our team → /about/
Insurance, pricing and financing
Call (949) 881-4843 with insurance, pricing, payment and financing questions.
Frequently asked questions
Can I be seen today?
If today is Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday, call (949) 881-4843; we will look for a same-day visit when the schedule allows.
Do you take my insurance for emergency visits?
Call (949) 881-4843 with insurance, pricing, payment and financing questions.
Visit and call
Mission Viejo Dental Specialists & Orthodontics
25982 Pala, Ste 130
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Call: (949) 881-4843
Main office: (949) 829-8411
We are in Mission Hills Medical Center at 25982 Pala, Suite 130, Mission Viejo — near Alicia Parkway and Los Alisos Boulevard, a short drive from Lake Mission Viejo and The Shops at Mission Viejo. Close to Marguerite Parkway and La Paz Road.
We welcome patients from Mission Viejo and nearby Lake Forest, Laguna Hills and Rancho Santa Margarita. Care is provided at our Mission Viejo office only.
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