Emergency Care

In-Office & Virtual Consultations Available

Dental emergencies don’t always happen at convenient times. Whether you need same-day in-office treatment or immediate virtual guidance from home, Dr. Yip’s Office provides prompt, wellness-centered emergency dental care for Berkeley and the greater East Bay.

Call (510) 841-7424 for urgent assistance

Same-Day In-Office Emergency Appointments

If you are experiencing significant pain, swelling, trauma, or signs of infection, in-person care may be necessary.

We treat:

• Severe or persistent tooth pain
• Facial or gum swelling
• Dental abscesses and infections
• Knocked out or displaced teeth
• Cracked or broken teeth
• Emergency tooth extractions

During your visit, you can expect:

• Comprehensive evaluation and digital imaging
• Clear explanation of findings
• Immediate pain relief when possible
• Thoughtful, individualized treatment planning
• Detailed aftercare and healing guidance

Our goal is to resolve the emergency while protecting your long-term oral and overall health.

Virtual Emergency Dental Consultations

Not sure if you need to come in? A virtual consultation allows you to speak directly with our office for professional guidance before scheduling in-person treatment.

Virtual consultations are ideal for:

• Mild to moderate tooth discomfort
• Early swelling
• Chipped teeth
• Post-procedure questions
• Determining urgency of care

During your virtual appointment, we will:

• Review symptoms and health history
• Assess the level of urgency
• Provide at-home care instructions
• Recommend next steps
• Schedule same-day care if needed

This option provides reassurance, clarity, and convenient triage from the comfort of home.

A Wellness-Focused Approach to Emergency Care

Oral infections and inflammation can affect the entire body. That’s why our emergency care philosophy includes:

• Prompt infection control
• Preservation of natural teeth whenever possible
• Nutrition guidance to support healing
• Clear prevention strategies to reduce recurrence

We treat not just the symptoms but the underlying cause.

When to Call Immediately

Contact us right away if you experience:

• Severe toothache
• Facial swelling
• Fever with dental pain
• Drainage or foul taste
• A knocked-out permanent tooth

Early intervention can prevent serious complications.

Whether you need immediate treatment or professional guidance, we are here to help.

Serving Berkeley, Oakland, and the greater Bay Area with compassionate, whole-health dental care.

510-841-7424