Knocked-out adult tooth
- Hold it by the top, not the root.
- Rinse gently in milk; don't scrub.
- Put it back in the socket if you can, or keep it in milk.
- Call us. Within an hour is best.
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Something wrong with a tooth?
Call us as soon as we open. We keep time aside every day for urgent visits.
What counts as urgent
Call us today
- A knocked-out adult tooth (call right away)
- A toothache that keeps you up at night
- A broken tooth with a sharp edge or pain
- Swelling in the gum or face, without trouble breathing
- A filling or crown that fell out and hurts
Can usually wait for the next opening
- A small chip that doesn't hurt
- A lost filling or crown with no pain
- Mild sensitivity to cold
- A loose baby tooth
- A sore spot from a guard or denture
What to do right now
Toothache
- Rinse with warm salt water.
- Floss gently around the tooth.
- Take a pain reliever you normally use, as the label says.
- Never put aspirin on the gum.
Broken or chipped tooth
- Save any pieces.
- Rinse your mouth with warm water.
- A cold compress on the cheek helps swelling.
- Cover a sharp edge with sugar-free gum.
Lost filling or crown
- Keep the crown in a small bag.
- Chew on the other side.
- Pharmacy temporary cement can cover the spot for a day or two.
- Call us for the next opening.
Asking for a same-day visit
Phone is fastest: our front desk sees the day's openings and can hold one while you talk. You can also send a request online and choose "Urgent"; we read requests through the day, and we call you back to offer a time.
An urgent exam is usually $70 to $120, plus any X-ray or treatment we agree on together.
Send an urgent request