About emergency dental care
Dental emergencies happen at the worst possible time. A crown comes off the night before a wedding. A child trips and chips a front tooth on a Saturday morning. A toothache that started as a whisper becomes impossible to ignore by Monday lunch.
We reserve appointment slots every day specifically for emergencies. Call our office at the first sign of trouble — most urgent cases can be seen the same day.
For life-threatening symptoms (uncontrolled bleeding, trouble breathing, facial trauma, severe swelling that affects breathing), call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room first. Once you are stable, call us for the dental follow-up.
When you might need this
If any of the following sound familiar, it may be time to schedule a visit. Only a doctor can diagnose your specific situation, but these are common reasons patients come in for emergency dental care.
Severe or persistent toothache
A throbbing tooth that does not respond to over-the-counter pain medication is an emergency that usually signals an infection.
Broken or cracked tooth
A tooth that has cracked, broken, or chipped — especially if there is pain or sharp edges — should be seen right away.
Knocked-out tooth (avulsion)
A permanent tooth knocked completely out can sometimes be re-implanted if you act within an hour. Place the tooth in milk and call us immediately.
Lost crown or filling
A crown that comes off or a filling that falls out exposes the tooth to damage and bacteria. We can usually re-cement or replace it the same day.
Swelling in the gum, face, or jaw
Visible swelling typically indicates an active infection that needs immediate treatment to prevent it from spreading.
Bleeding that will not stop
Bleeding from the gums or after an extraction that does not stop with steady pressure within 30 minutes warrants a call.
Your visit, step by step
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Call us right away
Phone the office at (989) 631-7880. Our team will triage your situation, advise on first-aid steps, and get you on the schedule the same day if possible.
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First-aid guidance
For knocked-out teeth, broken pieces, or a lost crown, we will tell you exactly what to do in the meantime to protect the tooth or restoration.
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Same-day diagnostic visit
When you arrive we take diagnostic images, evaluate the situation, get you out of pain, and determine the right immediate treatment.
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Treat the urgent issue
Many emergencies can be fully resolved at the first visit — a re-cemented crown, a replacement filling, drainage of an infection. Some need a follow-up visit for definitive treatment.
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Follow-up plan
You leave with clear instructions, any prescriptions you need, and a follow-up appointment scheduled if the situation requires more work.
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Long-term plan
Once the emergency is resolved we discuss the underlying cause and how to prevent a recurrence — a root canal and crown, a new restoration, etc.
Why patients choose us for this
Same-day appointments
We hold time in our daily schedule for emergencies so you do not have to wait days for a fix.
Calm, judgment-free care
Emergencies are stressful. Our team meets you with calm, gentleness, and a plan.
CEREC same-day crown capability
A broken crown can often be fully replaced the same day with our in-office milling system — no temporary, no second visit.
Open during regular hours
Monday through Friday during business hours. After-hours emergencies — call our office number for the on-call message.