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Emergency Dentistry

We hold time every day we’re open for people in pain. Call us or book an emergency slot — most people are seen the same day.

most same-day visits
Today
most same-day visits
exam + one X-ray
$59
exam + one X-ray
open late Mon–Thu
7 pm
open late Mon–Thu
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Not sure how urgent it is?

Is this an emergency?

Three quick questions. This is general guidance, not medical advice — when in doubt, call us or 911.

What’s going on?
Is there swelling that makes it hard to breathe, swallow or open your mouth?
Do you have a fever, or is the pain keeping you up at night?

Answer the three questions, or read all four answers.

Go to the ER or call 911 now

When: Swelling that makes it hard to breathe, swallow or open your mouth — or a jaw injury from a fall or accident.

  • Don’t wait for a dental appointment. This can be a spreading infection.
  • After the ER, call us — we’ll see you for the tooth itself.

Come in now — call us on the way

When: A knocked-out adult tooth. The first 30–60 minutes matter most.

  • Pick it up by the crown, not the root. Rinse gently, don’t scrub.
  • Put it back in the socket if you can, or in a cup of milk.
  • Call (512) 555-0142 so we’re ready when you arrive.
Call (512) 555-0142

Come in today

When: Pain that keeps you up, a fever, swelling of the gum, a broken tooth with pain, or bleeding that won’t stop after 30 minutes of pressure.

  • Ibuprofen or acetaminophen as the label says — no aspirin on the gum.
  • A cold pack on the cheek, 15 minutes on, 15 off.
  • Bite on folded gauze for bleeding.
See today’s emergency times

Can usually wait until tomorrow

When: A crown or filling came out, or a small chip — with no pain and no swelling.

  • Keep the crown in a bag and bring it — we can often re-cement it.
  • Dental wax or sugar-free gum over a sharp edge.
  • Chew on the other side.
See today’s emergency times

Who it’s for

  • Toothache or throbbing pain
  • A broken or knocked-out tooth
  • A crown or filling that came out
  • Swelling in the gum or face

How the visit goes

  1. Call or book

    Tell us what happened. We give you the first open time and what to do until then.

    now

  2. Exam and X-ray

    We find the cause and get you out of pain first.

    20 min

  3. Fix or stabilize

    Often fixed the same day (a filling, a same-day crown, a temporary). If not, you leave comfortable with a plan and a price.

    same visit

For the nervous

Nothing happens until you say go.

In pain and scared? Say so. Numbing comes first, and nitrous is available for emergency visits too.

How comfort plans work

Price & insurance

$59limited exam + one X-ray

  • Usually covered by PPO plans as a limited exam
  • Treatment priced in writing before we start
  • Brightwater Plan members: one emergency exam a year included

Estimate only — we confirm your exact benefits before your visit.

Questions people ask

What if it happens when you’re closed?

Call our number — the message gives a dentist’s on-call line for patients of record. For facial swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, go to the nearest ER or call 911.

A tooth got knocked out. What do I do?

Pick it up by the crown, not the root. Rinse it gently, don’t scrub. Put it back in the socket if you can, or in a cup of milk, and come in within 30–60 minutes — time matters most.

Will you see me if I’m not a patient?

Yes. Emergency visits are open to everyone.

In pain? Let’s get you seen today.

Evenings until 7 pm Monday to Thursday, Saturdays 8–2. Book online in about a minute.

Book an emergency visitor call (512) 555-0142

Mon–Thu 7:30–7 · Fri 7:30–3 · Sat 8–2 · Mon–Thu 7:30–7 · Fri 7:30–3 · Sat 8–2

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