Call first

Dental pain rarely improves on its own, and most emergencies are easier the sooner they're seen. Call us first — we triage by phone and slot true urgencies into the day.

If we can't see you in a sensible window, we'll tell you where to go (ER for facial swelling and trauma; a closer practice if we're booked). We won't string you along.

· How it goes

Triage, relief, then plan.

Emergency visits are different from routine ones. The goal is to get you out of pain first — the long-term plan comes after.

  1. 01

    Phone triage

    Call, describe the pain. We'll tell you whether to come in, what to do at home, and how soon.

    5–10 minutes
  2. 02

    Same-day exam

    Targeted X-ray and exam — we're looking for the cause, not running a full check-up.

    ~ 20 minutes
  3. 03

    Get you comfortable

    Drain an abscess, place a temporary filling or crown, pull a non-saveable tooth — whatever stops the pain.

    20–60 minutes
  4. 04

    Plan the rest

    Once you're not in pain, we sit down and plan any follow-up: a root canal, a permanent crown, an implant.

    ~ 10 minutes
· What we handle same-day

Most things, most of the time.

Each option below is available in-house — quoted in writing, no surprises.

Severe toothache

Throbbing, swelling, fever — usually a nerve issue. We diagnose, drain if needed, and start treatment.

Broken or chipped tooth

Sharp edges that cut your tongue or a visibly broken tooth — bonded same day, crowned later.

Crown or filling fell out

Bring the piece if you have it. We re-seat or replace it in one visit.

Knocked-out tooth

Time-sensitive — put it in milk, call us immediately. Re-implantation within an hour gives the best odds.

· Common questions

Emergency Dentistry FAQs.

Don't see your question? Send us a note — we'll answer plainly.

Are you open on weekends?
Yes, Saturdays 8 AM – 4 PM. Sunday is reserved for the on-call doctor — call the main line and you'll be patched through.
I'm not a current patient. Can you see me?
Yes — we keep emergency slots open for new patients. We don't make you become a patient to get out of pain.
What if it's an after-hours emergency?
Call the main line — the message gives the on-call number. Severe trauma (broken jaw, large facial swelling, can't breathe) should go to the ER, not us.
Will my insurance cover an emergency visit?
Most plans cover emergency exams and a limited X-ray. We bill them directly, and you'll know your out-of-pocket before we start treatment.
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