A broken tooth, a bad infection, or a tooth that's been knocked out can't wait for next week's opening. Call any of our three offices and we'll get you into a chair the same day.
A dental emergency rarely happens on a convenient schedule. Whether it's a tooth that's suddenly throbbing, a crack from biting down on something hard, or a full-on knocked-out tooth after a fall, the first priority is getting you seen quickly and getting the pain under control.
We keep same-day slots open specifically for emergencies at all three offices, so you're not stuck waiting days while an infection spreads or a broken tooth gets worse. Call ahead and describe what happened, we'll tell you what to do in the meantime and get you in as soon as possible.
Some dental problems can wait for a regular appointment. These generally can't. If you're unsure, call, we'd rather check than have you guess.
Time matters most here. Handle the tooth by the crown, not the root, and get to us within an hour if possible.
Throbbing pain with facial swelling often means an abscess that needs same-day attention.
A visible crack, a sharp edge, or a piece that's broken off needs to be assessed before it worsens.
A crown, filling, or bridge that's come loose leaves the tooth exposed and vulnerable.
Bleeding from the mouth that doesn't stop with steady pressure after a few minutes needs evaluation.
A fall, sports injury, or accident affecting the mouth should be checked even if pain is mild at first.
Describe what happened. We'll give you immediate guidance for the ride over and find you the soonest same-day slot.
We take a focused X-ray, identify the source of the problem, and get you numb or otherwise comfortable right away.
The priority is controlling pain and infection first, that might mean draining an abscess, splinting a knocked-out tooth, or placing a temporary restoration.
Once things are stable, we plan whatever permanent fix is needed, whether that's a filling, crown, root canal, or extraction, and schedule the follow-up.
Tooth pain and infection almost never improve on their own, even when they seem to ease up for a day or two. What feels manageable now can become a much bigger, more expensive problem within a week.
Emergency visit cost depends on what's actually needed once we see you, a simple fix costs far less than a neglected one. We treat the emergency first and give you a clear cost breakdown before any further treatment, and most dental insurance plans cover emergency exams and X-rays.
Our clinic is in network with most PPOs and accepts all insurance plans. We'll verify your benefits and file the claim on your behalf.
Spread payment over time with interest-free financing through Lending Club or CareCredit, so cost isn't the reason you delay treatment.
Not insured? Our in-house membership plan simplifies preventative care and saves on treatment, a smart alternative when insurance isn't a fit.
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If you're dealing with a dental emergency right now, call the office nearest you first, but here's what we hear most often.
Book ConsultationSevere pain, facial swelling, a knocked-out or badly broken tooth, uncontrolled bleeding, or a lost restoration that's exposing a tooth all count. If you're weighing whether to call, it's worth calling, we can quickly tell you over the phone whether it needs a same-day visit.
Go to the ER for facial trauma with heavy bleeding, jaw fractures, or swelling that's affecting your breathing or swallowing. For tooth pain, abscess, or a broken tooth without those signs, a dentist can treat the actual dental problem, which most ERs aren't set up to do, they'll typically just prescribe antibiotics or pain medication and refer you to us anyway.
We numb the area before doing anything, so the visit itself shouldn't be painful even if you came in with severe pain. Sedation is available if you'd like extra help staying relaxed. Most patients feel noticeably better walking out than they did walking in.
Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root, and avoid touching the root surface. If it's clean, try to gently reinsert it into the socket; if not, keep it in milk or your own saliva and get to us within 30 to 60 minutes, the odds of successfully saving the tooth drop quickly after that.
We'll still see you same day. We offer CareCredit and Lending Club financing to spread out the cost, and our Membership Club gives uninsured patients discounted rates on exams, X-rays, and treatment. We'll walk through the numbers with you before starting anything.
Call the office nearest you and follow the voicemail instructions for after-hours guidance. For serious trauma or uncontrollable bleeding, go to the ER first, then follow up with us as soon as we're open.
Call the office nearest you first for the fastest response. If it's easier to request online, fill out the form and mark it urgent, our team checks these throughout the day.
No pressure. No obligation. Just a clear picture of what's possible.
For anything severe, call the office nearest you directly. Otherwise, fill out the form and mark it as urgent, we check these throughout the day.