Emergency Dentistry for Travis Air Force Base families
We are proud to care for the military families and civilian employees of Travis Air Force Base. Frequent moves mean many Travis families need a dentist who can get them established quickly, transfer records smoothly, and deliver efficient care like same-day crowns that fits a demanding schedule. Ask our front office about coordinating benefits with your dental plan.
Dental pain has a way of arriving at the worst possible time. When it does, call us first. During office hours, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, we hold time in the schedule for same-day emergency visits, and our front office will get you in as quickly as we can. If you call after hours, leave a message with your name, number and what is happening; we return calls first thing the next business morning.
The most common emergencies we treat are severe toothaches, which often signal deep decay or an abscess; cracked or broken teeth from an accident or a hard bite; lost or broken fillings and crowns; knocked-out or displaced teeth; swelling of the gums or face; and soft-tissue injuries to the lips, cheeks or tongue. We start by relieving pain and stabilizing the problem, then talk through a definitive fix, which might be a tooth-colored filling, a same-day CEREC crown, root canal therapy, or an extraction.
Some situations need to go directly to an emergency room, not a dental office: uncontrolled bleeding, swelling that makes it hard to breathe or swallow, a suspected broken jaw, or any injury with a loss of consciousness. Call 911 for those. For a knocked-out adult tooth, time matters: handle the tooth by the crown, rinse it gently without scrubbing, place it back in the socket if you can or keep it in milk, and call us immediately.
Being honest about our hours is part of caring for you. We are a Monday-through-Thursday practice, and we would rather you know that now than discover it in pain on a Saturday. Our voicemail includes guidance for after-hours situations, and we will always see established patients with an emergency at the earliest available opening.
Why Travis Air Force Base patients choose this treatment here
- Same-day appointments held for emergencies during office hours
- Pain relief first, then a clear plan for definitive treatment
- CEREC technology to replace a broken tooth or lost crown in one visit
- Plain guidance on when to go to the ER instead
- New patients with emergencies are welcome
What happens at your visit
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Call (707) 453-1776 and describe what is happening
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Focused exam and X-ray of the problem area
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Immediate relief: numbing, drainage of infection, smoothing a sharp edge, or a temporary restoration
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Discussion of definitive treatment and costs
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Follow-up visit scheduled if needed
Why make the drive from Travis Air Force Base
We have treated dental emergencies in Vacaville for decades and understand that the first job is to make the pain stop and the second is to explain your options without pressure. With CEREC in the office, many broken teeth and lost crowns can be permanently restored in a single visit rather than patched with a temporary. If you are anxious, we can talk through oral sedation for the definitive treatment visit. We accept most PPO plans and CareCredit, and we will give you a clear estimate before anything beyond emergency relief is done.
Questions from Travis Air Force Base patients
How far is emergency dentistry treatment from Travis Air Force Base?
Travis Air Force Base is about 10 miles from our office by way of Air Base Parkway and Interstate 80. Plan on about 15 to 20 minutes.
Do you see dental emergencies on weekends?
No. Our office is open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911. Otherwise call our office; the voicemail includes after-hours guidance and we return calls the next business morning.
What should I do with a knocked-out tooth?
Hold it by the crown, rinse gently, and place it back in the socket or keep it in milk. Call us immediately; teeth replanted within an hour have the best chance.
Can I come in if I am not a current patient?
Yes. New patients with emergencies are welcome during office hours.
Read the complete Emergency Dentistry guide including aftercare, cost and insurance details.
General education only, not a diagnosis. Outcomes vary by patient. Please schedule an exam to discuss your situation.