Emergency care
Emergency dental care, same day
Toothache, a broken tooth, a swollen face, a knocked-out tooth: call us first thing. We hold same-day emergency appointments every weekday, for new and existing patients.
- Time in the chair
- 30–60 minutes
- Visits
- Same day
- Numbing
- As needed
- Typical cost
- $75–$250 for the exam and X-ray
What it is
A dental emergency is anything painful, bleeding, swollen or broken that can’t wait for a routine appointment. Our first job is to find the cause and get you out of pain. Sometimes we can fix it fully that day; sometimes we make you comfortable and plan the rest.
Go to an emergency room or call 911 instead if swelling is spreading toward your eye or down your neck, if you have trouble breathing or swallowing, or after a serious blow to the head or jaw.
Who does this here
Dr. Renata Alcott
Dr. Marcus Tellez
Dr. Meera SethiWhat to expect, step by step
Call us
Call (602) 555-0148 as early as you can. We keep emergency slots open every weekday morning and fit people in through the day.
Exam and X-ray
We look at the problem, take an X-ray, and explain what we see and what your options are, with costs.
Out of pain
Treatment depends on the cause: a temporary filling, smoothing a broken edge, starting a root canal, or removing a tooth that can’t be saved.
Planning the rest
If more is needed, you leave with a written plan, an estimate and an appointment.
How long it takes
Most emergency visits take 30 to 60 minutes. Call before 9:00 am and we can usually see you that morning.
What it costs
$75–$250
Typical U.S. range, for the emergency exam and X-ray, before insurance
Most patients pay somewhere in this range. Your exact cost depends on any treatment that day is quoted before we start, so you decide with the number in front of you.
Most PPO plans cover emergency exams; treatment is covered according to your plan.
This is a guide, not our fee and not a quote. After your exam you get a written estimate, and we check your insurance, before anything starts. Call (602) 555-0148 for a quote. Where these ranges come from.
Questions patients ask
What if it happens at night or at the weekend?
Call our main number. The recorded message gives the on-call line for existing patients, and clear guidance for everyone else.
I knocked out a tooth. What do I do?
Pick it up by the top, not the root. Rinse it briefly and push it gently back into the socket if you can, or keep it in a cup of milk. Call us straight away: the first hour matters most.
My face is swollen. Is that an emergency?
Yes, call us the same day. If the swelling is spreading toward your eye or neck, or you have a fever or trouble swallowing, go to the emergency room.
How to book
Use our request form and we’ll call you back within one business day to pick a time, or call us now on (602) 555-0148. For pain or swelling, please call rather than use the form.