Emergency Dentistry FAQs

Severe toothaches, knocked-out teeth, cracked or broken teeth, lost fillings or crowns, swelling, and bleeding that won't stop are all reasons to call promptly. If you're unsure, call us and we'll help you decide. For life-threatening symptoms like difficulty breathing or swallowing, call 911 or go to the ER.

We welcome you to call regardless of whether you've visited us before. Tell us about your situation when you call and our team will let you know how we can help and how soon we can see you.

We do our best to see patients with dental emergencies as soon as possible. The best step is to call so we can understand your situation and find the soonest available time to care for you.

Yes. Even in an emergency, we use biocompatible, metal-free materials and the gentlest effective treatment. Where appropriate, we use ozone therapy to disinfect naturally and aim to preserve your natural tooth whenever possible.

We'll discuss the cost of any recommended treatment up front and help you understand your options, regardless of your insurance situation, including financing. Treating a problem promptly is often far less costly than waiting. See our Cost & Insurance page for details.

If you have a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Otherwise, please call our office and follow the instructions provided so we can care for you as soon as we're able.

Hospital emergency rooms are the right choice for difficulty breathing or swallowing, severe or spreading facial swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, or serious head and jaw injuries. For most tooth-related problems, such as pain, breaks, knocked-out teeth, or lost restorations, a dental office is better equipped to treat the underlying cause.