The holiday season is filled with joy and celebration, but it can also come with unexpected surprises, including dental emergencies. From cracked teeth to sudden toothaches, knowing how to handle dental emergencies over the holidays can save your family unnecessary stress and discomfort.
This guide from your friends at Alber Dental Studio will help you manage common dental issues until you’re able to visit your dentist.
Accidents can happen, especially when enjoying crunchy treats or festive snacks. If you chip or break a tooth, clean the area carefully by rinsing with warm water. Apply a cold compress to your cheek to help reduce any swelling.
To protect the tooth from further harm, refrain from chewing on it and cover any sharp edges with dental wax if you have it on hand.
Losing a filling or crown during a holiday meal can be frustrating. Cover the exposed area with dental cement or a temporary filling material, which you can find at most pharmacies.
This will shield the tooth until you can get professional care. Stay away from sticky or hard foods that could cause more harm.
Tooth pain during the holidays can be particularly disruptive. Start by flossing gently around the tooth to dislodge any trapped food. Rinse with warm saltwater to reduce discomfort and keep the area clean.
If pain persists, an over-the-counter pain reliever can help, but avoid placing medication directly on your gums.
Handling dental emergencies over the holidays doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Taking prompt action and following these steps can help keep your family comfortable and prepared to enjoy the holiday season.
If you’re facing a dental issue, contact us today to keep your smile healthy and shining bright! Call Alber Dental Studio at 303-578-2848 for an appointment in Boulder, CO or request an appointment online.
Dr. Alber is simply all of the things that make a great dentist - knowledgeable, friendly, cautious and he is well connected to his peers for any needed referrals. Recently, he helped me navigate a dental emergency during off hours. He’s your guy! The office is one of the best run medical practices in the area because of the Office Manager, Jo. She is THE BEST in Boulder!
My concern to lose a tooth for the holidays was wiped out during a visit to Alber Studio. In one sitting, the doctor did a root canal, made a post and placed a crown that was custom milled on the spot., No doubt the doctor’s great talent and the state of the art equipment at his disposal, had made this possible.
Have been pleasantly surprised by the professionalism, technical prowess, and friendliness of this dental studio. I really like and trust them with my dental care.
Dr. Alber got me in quickly for a second opinion after a horrible experience with the office manager of my previous dentist. He had the competence and confidence to reassure me about a patch in my mouth that the previous dentist was unwilling/unable to deal with. Dr. Alber also has a plan for what to do going forward. He has now gained my whole family as patients. The staff were great, too.
Great care as always!
Great Dentists and staff!!!
The entire staff is very professional and informative. I feel confident in the advice and recommendations I receive. The office has a very nice atmosphere and exceptional art.
Been going here for almost 2 years now. Great staff and high-tech modern equipment! Malory is awesome and I’m a fan of their in-house plan for preventative care
Always a good experience @ Alber Dental Studio. Efficient from start to finish. Have been a patient there for over 30 years & the entire staff is very friendly & professional. They are always offering the latest in dental technology.
Alber Dental is the best!
ALWAYS a great experience! Thank you TEAM ALBER
Nice, friendly, professional staff makes going to the dentist a lot less anxiety filled.
Great experience with the entire staff. The office is very conscientious about all sanitation and screening to ensure our safety. They always have the most current technology for dental care. Dr. Alber and staff are outstanding.
Excellent dental care. Very nice people.
Great prompt cleaning from Malory and exam from the Dr.
Everything about Marc Alber and his dental group is top notch. Their state of the art equipment is leaps and bounds ahead of many dentists, staff is friendly, welcoming and willing to respond with kindness and understanding to questions and concerns. The staff are a stellar team of professionals who care about their work and most importantly their patients! I'm so grateful to be in his practice. I feel taken care of !
excellent, efficient and knowledgeable staff. This was a routine cleaning and check up for me. Recently I saw Dr. Smith ( new to this office) and she did excellent followup on a root canal I had done. This is a kind an reliable staff. Thanks!
Obviously my favorite dentist + team in the world! I’ve received the best care for the last 20+ years!
Alber Dental Studio always is the best, very professional, nice staff, excellent dental care! Jo is wonderful over all these years! So is Dr. Alber, and your hygienists. Nothing but the best service😁💜.
Dr. Smith pulled a wisdom tooth painlessly!! Very clear on what was happening and what to expect after. She’s wonderful!!
Wonderful combination of efficiency and attentive service!
Alber Dental Studio is the best dentist office that I've ever been to. I can not recommend them highly enough.
Just want to appreciate the whole team at Alber Dental studio and especially Dr. Whitney Smith. I typically have issues with my bite after having fillings. She showed great care and her work felt very precise when repairing my teeth. She adjusted my bite after the procedure and I felt really well cared for and supported. It’s great to experience excellent providers who can be relied upon. Look forward to working with her to continue to care for my teeth 🙏
Very kind!! And good at what they do!!!
I’m appreciative of the care that I receive from Dr. Alber and his expert team starting with the warm welcome at the desk from Jo. Dr. Alber’s care has been outstanding for my extensive dental procedures.
Had an emergency and scheduled for an appointment that morning.
Always a great experience at Alber Dental! The facilities are excellent- they provide a relaxing environment with state of the art equipment. The Dental technicians are highly skilled and make each routine visit efficient and totally painless. All of the staff is very warm, friendly, and they really make you feel welcome. Dr. Alber is excellent, he really gets to know his patients and customizes care to each one based on their needs and wants. From routine checkups to crowns to the latest in cosmetic procedures this practice provides exceptional care.
As always the staff at Alber Dental are knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and good at what they do.
I highly recommend Dr Alber and all of his staff. They are all amazing; very welcoming and very skilled. They make you feel the whole team is behind you and care about your oral health.
Dr. Alber and team are the best! Always attentive and on the ball! Top notch and state of the art dentistry!
Always amazing and helpful!
Tooth good. Thank you
Great experience working with the team at Alber Dental Studio. Highly recommend!
Great dentist and great customer service! I appreciate that they are always up on the latest but only recommend what I need.
Wonderful personal care and attention are given at every visit to Alber Dental Studio. I can’t recommend them highly enough.
I’ve been going here for years. Dr Alber and crew are all consummate professionals. I’ve never had my mouth mangled by any of the hygienists, and Dr Alber has always been attentive and thorough. I tend to be very high-anxiety around dental work and Dr Alber has always been patient, kind and understanding. He’s gone out of his way to be available to address my concerns at times of particularly high anxiety, and I’m very grateful to him for not making me feel ashamed for expressing my fears in those moments.
My visit to Alber is always excellent is efficient, friendly and engaging. Please keep up the good work it’s always good to see you our best wishes for continued success Roy, Craig.
I had an exceptional experience. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by a warm and friendly staff who immediately made me feel at ease. The office itself is stunning—beautifully decorated and impeccably clean, which added to the overall positive atmosphere. The dentists here are not only highly knowledgeable and skilled but also incredibly friendly and approachable. They took the time to explain every step of my treatment, making sure I felt comfortable and informed. I was impressed by their professionalism and the genuine care they showed throughout my visit. It’s clear that this office prioritizes patient comfort and satisfaction. The combination of a welcoming environment, top-notch dental care, and a team that truly cares about their patients makes Alber Dental Studio stand out. I couldn’t be happier with the service I received and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a dentist in Boulder.
Always a pleasant environment and great service!
Dr. Alber and his staff are the best and professional in their positions. They are a caring group - always concerned about the patient and his/her dental needs. I drive from Broomfield for their care.
I love Dr. Alber and his team. The one time I tried a different dentist in the area I got a crown that wouldn’t stop breaking (4 broke) and my husband got an unnecessary root canal. I’ll never go anywhere else again. I’ve been a patient for almost 20 years. They really focus on cleaning my teeth WELL, helped me straighten my teeth with Invisiline and filled cavities and put on crowns with care.
Really nice place. Abby is great. Very gentle, thorough and nice.
I love how Dr. Albers and all of his staff work together to make the patients experience pleasant.
I’ve had my family’s teeth cared for here for 25 years. This dental office is super cool-I practically feel like I’m in a spa chair. And it’s affordable. I appreciate how much Jo made dealing with insurance seem-less in the past. The office no longer takes insurance yet our costs are essentially the same (a little lower) due to their membership plan. My teeth and gums are healthier because of the care and recommendations of products specific to my needs. I actually like my experience at the dentist! Mallory takes my teeth to a different level with a gentle but thorough touch. And no one is more organized, caring, courteous and accommodating than Jo at the front desk. Experience high quality professional care with Marc Alber and his staff. 100%
Wonderful dentist, wonderful staff.
One of the best! Incredible office and team offering expert services in a modern environment. Both Dr. Marc Alber and Dr. Whitney Smith are at the top of their field, providing the full spectrum of care to address routine, structural, and cosmetic needs. Their awareness of TMJ muscle issues also sets them apart from standard care. Highly recommend!
It's the little things that Alber Dental Studio does that makes it such a wonderful practice, everyone I've interacted with are so great and they even squeezed me in for a same day filling! Couldn't be more pleased with my experience here.
I saw Dr. Alber for the first time about a tooth that needed a root canal treatment because he was highly recommended by guys I used to work with. I was feeling a lot of pain in that tooth and he made an appointment for me on short notice. He diagnosed the issue quickly and thoroughly. His office staff are very friendly and professional. It is a very "Boulder style" office - not your average run-of-the-mill dentist office for sure. BTW, Dr. Alber played a part in inspiring a former coworker's daughter to become a dentist herself and she is now a practicing dentist.
Abby is a queen hygienist! She really values patient comfort. I was offered massage/heat on my chair and a warm towel at the end. Her cleaning was excellent. She’s thorough and efficient, yet gentle. Highly recommend :)
We were in need of a dentist closer to home and I am so happy we found Alber Dental. The staff and dentists were so knowledgeable and helpful! Going to the dentist can be a scary thing, but I felt comfortable and relaxed the whole time.
Fantastic!!!
Everything was fantastic as always. Quick, friendly and clean! Best dental care around!
I so love Dr Alber’s office. They are kind, professional and good.
friendly professional service in a very clean and pleasant environment
Always the very best care and treatment Dr Alber is a fantastic dentist . The whole team are so kind and do all they can to make you feel relaxed and in safe hands .
Everyone is always a little tense when they go to the dentist, but the team did a great job putting me at ease. I was in for a filling replacement and I hate drills. Dr Smith was very attentive to make sure I relaxed and spent extra time to make sure my tooth was numb. The procedure was straightforward and all the equipment they use is state of the art. Tthe pictures of the tooth afterwards looked better than when we started. Pricing was reasonable and I’m happy with Dr Alber and would recommend his practice.
They did it AGAIN!! I broke a tooth and called Dr.Alber, they got me in the next day and got my tooth fixed and back to normal!! The level of professionalism and customer service is above and beyond any Dental office I’ve ever been to. Very comfortable and welcoming staff. Dr. Alber is great at talking you thru the process and did a great job! Customer for life!! Thank you Alber Dental Studio!!
The people here are great and professional and I’m very happy to be a patient with them
Had an initial consult today and the doc and his staff could not have been kinder, more accommodating, more understanding, or more helpful. They seem like really good, trustworthy people. Will update after I get more experience, but so far he was able to tell me that I did not need dental work that someone else had suggested. He seemed to care as much about conserving financial resources, within reason, as I did, but was also quite up front and direct about making sure both of our needs were met. Recommend:)
Beautiful facility with top of the line equipment. Staff is very professional and kind. Dr. Alber is very knowledgeable and always goes above and beyond what other dentists have done for me.
The office fit me in quickly and was friendly and efficient in their care. The whole office is very comfortable.
Best dentist experience I have ever had!
We LOVE going here and feel such a relief to have them! Wouldn’t want any other dentist for my family.
Amazing experience!!! I came back after many years and they are still delivering exceptional service. We are are glad to be back! I truly recommend Dr. Alber, Jo at the front desk, Ariana his staff ...and their office is so inviting we even got treats 💯 happy 😀.
The most attentive and kind group of people! I have been here twice and they have gone above and beyond for my issues.
Efficient painless
