Dental infection or abscess? Get urgent treatment before it spreads. Same-day care at our New Haven office.
Call Now: 203-865-1480A dental infection occurs when bacteria invade the tooth or surrounding gum tissue. Without treatment, the infection can spread to other parts of your body and become life-threatening.
An infection at the tip of the tooth’s root, usually caused by untreated decay or a cracked tooth that allows bacteria to reach the inner pulp. Causes severe, persistent throbbing pain.
An infection in the gum tissue next to the tooth root, often associated with gum disease. The gum may appear swollen, red, and may drain pus when pressed.
An infection limited to the gum surface, often caused by food or debris trapped between the tooth and gum. Usually less severe but still requires treatment to prevent spreading.
Infection pain is typically constant, throbbing, and gets worse over time. It may radiate to your ear, jaw, or neck. Pain that wakes you up at night is a strong indicator of infection.
Swelling in the face, cheek, or under the jaw indicates the infection is spreading beyond the tooth. Swelling that is getting larger or making it hard to open your mouth is an emergency.
A fever, general feeling of being unwell, swollen lymph nodes, or fatigue alongside tooth pain means your body is fighting an active infection that needs immediate treatment.
These steps can help manage symptoms while you wait for your appointment:
Go to the emergency room immediately if you experience any of the following, then call us for follow-up dental care:
These symptoms indicate the infection may be spreading dangerously:
These are signs of a potentially life-threatening emergency. Call 911 or go to the nearest ER, then contact Divine Smiles at 203-865-1480 for follow-up dental treatment.
Antibiotics alone are not enough — the source of the infection inside the tooth must be treated. Call Divine Smiles now for same-day emergency care.
Call Now: 203-865-1480Comprehensive dental infection treatment to eliminate pain and stop the spread.
Severe pain needs immediate care. We find the source and treat it fast.
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We reserve time slots for urgent cases — no waiting days in pain. Walk-ins welcome.
Monday through Sunday, including evenings. Emergency calls answered 24/7.
We accept most major insurance plans, Medicaid, and HUSKY Health. No one turned away.
Anxious or fearful? We offer sedation so your emergency visit is as comfortable as possible.
Advanced digital imaging for fast, accurate diagnosis on your very first visit.
My wisdom tooth chipped and gave me extreme pain on Friday night. I couldn't find a dental office willing to take me on Saturday. Sunday Morning I couldn't take the pain as it escalated to my jaw and though out other teeth. After searching on google I found this was the ONLY dental office that was open on a Sunday and takes walk-ins. The wait time was minimal and the young lady at the front desk was so understanding and helpful. The tech who took photos of my teeth was patient and Dr. Yanatan Zakinov was the best dentist I've ever met. He was straightforward, honest, and didn't try to talk about anything else but the problem I was having. He looked at my teeth and knew right away an extraction of my wisdom tooth had to be done. He was careful to make sure there was no pain and kept insisting that I let him know if I feel any pain. Within 20 minutes of seeing him, my tooth was extracted and my pain was gone. I 100% recommend going there and I'm looking forward to my future appointments with them.
Nicest people in the world and Dr Shande took care of me like aces!!
The team at Divine Smiles are excellent very happy with my new dentures knew exactly what to do
I received the best and most professional dental care I have ever received in my life and after I went home he kept asking me how I was and how I was feeling.
En Divine Smiles la experiencia fue extraordinaria desde la atención que me brindaron hasta el trabajo que realizaron salí con una gran sonrisa y muy contenta con el Doctor y sobre todo con Michael ambos excelentes profesionales
A good dental office. My dentist spent the time to explain my treatment and took the time to make sure I didn't feel any pain. Office is clean and staff are good.
Micheal is very nice and sharp
Dr Zhande did good job. Very price nice ,
Good man does good work , placed implant on front tooth and repaired bad tooth nobody else would
Today I visited Olga and the Dr.Badalov on Friday with the oral surgery who removed my wisdom tooth amazing job!
Dr Z was great, extracted my tooth in about 5 minutes
The girl at the front was super nice and so were the assistants
The wait was longer but they were very busy
Would definitely recommend if you are having a painful emergency
Doctor Jacob and Mariana are very amazing Kind understanding and very, very patient workers. They talk to me through all the steps before evening, touching my mouth Reassured me everything is going to be fine even with my big fear of dentist
I was a walk in emergency appointment on a Sunday morning and ended up needing two teeth extracted. I also happen to have anxiety surrounding dental visits so I was unsure of what to expect (I was here from out of town). Dr. Jacob was very understanding and gentle with the procedure. He took time to discuss options with me and did not push for anything extra or unnecessary. If I lived locally I would have gladly continued on with them as my primary dental care providers.
Like other reviews I had a similar experience. I was in a lot of pain, in need of an extraction. Divine Dental got me in within an hour after I called. Dr. Alex broke things down simply and was kind; As well as his assistant. This will be my new dental office. Thanks to everyone who helped today, from the front desk to the x-ray tech. You all made a difficult time a little easier to manage.
I really appreciate the people that work at this Dental office. Everyone is professional and friendly. Dr Z is a real specialist, he did my Extraction and I didn't feel a thing, thank you
Our team handles all types of oral infections and abscesses.
Important questions about dental infections and treatment.
Signs of a dental infection include persistent throbbing pain, swelling in your face or gums, fever, a bad taste in your mouth, and sensitivity to hot or cold. A dental infection can be serious so do not wait. Call 203-865-1480 immediately.
Yes, Divine Smiles provides same-day treatment for dental infections. We may drain the abscess, prescribe antibiotics, and begin definitive treatment like a root canal or extraction in the same visit. Call 203-865-1480 right away.
Yes, dental infection treatment is considered urgent care and is covered by most insurance plans. We accept Medicaid, HUSKY Health, and most major dental plans. Call 203-865-1480 to check your coverage.
An untreated dental infection can spread to your jaw, head, neck, or bloodstream, becoming a life-threatening situation. It will not go away on its own. Seek treatment immediately by calling Divine Smiles at 203-865-1480.
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