Tooth emergency? Phone first, we’ll find room.
Need a dentist in Seattle today? Call (206) 225-2882 and describe what happened. Urgent cases get same-day slots whenever we have them, and pain relief comes first.
While you’re on your way
Easing a toothache until your appointment →
Deciding whether it’s an emergency →
Situations that need a call today
Phone us right away for any of these.
We handle every item below in our own office; no referral required. Go to the ER first for facial trauma, bleeding you can’t stop, or swelling with fever that’s affecting breathing or swallowing. For everything else, call us.
Sudden or severe tooth pain
A knocked-out tooth (act within the hour)
A cracked, broken, or badly chipped tooth
A filling or crown that’s come out
Abscess: swelling in the gum or face, especially with fever. Don’t wait on this one. Swelling that’s spreading or paired with a fever needs prompt treatment, so call immediately.
Bleeding that won’t let up, or a cut to the lip, gum, or tongue
What happens after you call
Tell us what happened
Someone on our team asks a few quick questions to gauge urgency.
We fit you in
Same-day visits whenever the schedule allows, and time-sensitive injuries like a knocked-out tooth jump the line.
Relief now, plan next
Before any further treatment, you’ll know the next step and its cost.
Can it be fixed today?
Plenty of emergencies wrap up in one visit: calming a toothache, smoothing a sharp chip, re-cementing a crown, or placing a temporary filling.
Others need follow-up once you’re comfortable. Deep infection may call for a root canal; a tooth broken below the gum may need an extraction; a badly damaged tooth may be rebuilt with a dental crown.
Whatever it is, we’ll explain the choices plainly and let you decide.
Emergency visit pricing
An emergency exam plus an X-ray usually comes to about $115 to $165 before insurance. Any treatment beyond that is quoted first.
PPO plans usually cover urgent exams, and the front desk can confirm yours while you’re on the phone.
Worried about cost? We offer flexible ways to pay, including payment plans. Relief comes first.
When it happens on a Friday or weekend
We’re open Mon, Tue, Thu 7am–4pm · Wed 7am-3pm, and closed Friday through Sunday. Outside those hours, call (206) 225-2882 and leave a message; we return calls as soon as we’re back.
Otherwise, phone the moment we open and say it’s an emergency. Urgent cases move to the front of the schedule.
Hospital first if there’s a jaw or facial injury, bleeding that soaks through gauze, or a fever with swelling that makes it hard to swallow or breathe.
Most emergencies begin as small issues that had time to grow. Regular preventive care catches them while they’re cheap and painless to fix. After the crisis, a regular checkup schedule is the best way to avoid the next one.
Emergency FAQs
Is this an emergency?
What should I do with a knocked-out tooth?
Does insurance cover emergency visits?
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What if it’s after hours?
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No rush. No judgment. No surprises.