Our Blog

A mouthguard left on the bench. A header that catches an elbow on the soccer field at Lake Forest Sports Park. A skateboard wipeout at the RSM skate spot that sends a front tooth skidding across the concrete. Sports cause more dental injuries than any other single source for kids and adults in south Orange County, and the next 60 minutes after the hit are the most important window your family will face. If you live in Mission Viejo or Lake Forest, an emergency dentist Mission

Broken Tooth in Mission Viejo or Lake Forest: What to Do First You bit into something and felt it. A pop, a shift, maybe a piece of tooth on your tongue. Or you took a hit at the gym and ran your tongue over a sharp new edge that wasn't there an hour ago. A broken tooth is one of the most common dental injuries adults experience, and how you handle the next 60 minutes often decides whether you keep that tooth, need a crown, or end up with an extraction. If you live in Mission

A cracked molar at dinner. A son's front tooth on the soccer field at Lake Forest Sports Park. A throbbing ache that wakes you up at 2 a.m. in your Mission Viejo home. Dental emergencies do not schedule themselves around your week, and the difference between saving a tooth and losing one often comes down to how quickly you reach the right dentist. If you live in Mission Viejo or Lake Forest, SoCal Prime Dentistry is a short drive up the 241 toll road or down Santa Margarita P

Dental emergencies happen without warning and can be painful and stressful. Knowing what to do and where to go makes a real difference.