A knocked-out tooth, a jaw that won't stop throbbing, or swelling that's getting worse by the hour — our Emergency Dentist line is answered live, day or night, and we triage by phone before you even arrive.
These are the four things patients actually ask about before booking Emergency Dentist, not a generic checklist we copied from another service page.
Phone triage determines urgency in under two minutes, so you know whether to come in now or first thing in the morning.
We hold appointment slots specifically for emergencies rather than filling every hour with routine work.
Offices stock re-implantation kits and storage media for knocked-out teeth, since the first 30 to 60 minutes matter most.
Emergency visits still come with a written estimate before treatment — panic shouldn't mean paying blind.
Every option below is available under the same upfront-pricing standard, whichever specific service ends up fitting your case.
We assess for abscess, pulp infection, or referred pain and start relief measures the same visit when possible. Antibiotics are prescribed only when clinically indicated, not as a default response.
Time is the biggest factor in saving a knocked-out tooth — we walk you through storage and transport on the phone while you're on your way. Bring the tooth in milk or saliva, never dry, and never scrub the root.
Sharp fragments are smoothed and the tooth stabilized the same visit while we plan any needed restoration. We'll tell you honestly which category your fracture falls into.
An exposed tooth surface from a lost filling or crown is vulnerable and often sensitive — we can typically re-cement or temporarily restore it the same day. A permanent fix is scheduled once we've confirmed the tooth underneath is sound.
We assess whether swelling is localized to a tooth or represents something requiring more immediate attention. Never ignore swelling that's spreading toward the eye or down the neck — call immediately.
We reassess recent extraction or treatment sites quickly rather than making patients wait for a routine follow-up slot. If something feels wrong after a recent visit, call — don't wait it out.
No mystery about what happens between calling us and walking out with the problem addressed.
Phone staff are trained to ask the right questions to gauge how urgent your situation really is.
We'll tell you what to do — and what not to do — before you even leave the house.
On arrival, we examine, take X-rays if needed, and give you a written estimate before treating.
Most emergencies are stabilized the same visit, with any remaining work scheduled as a clear next step.
We publish these as-is, because that's the only kind of review worth reading before booking Emergency Dentist.
“Called at 10 PM about a knocked-out tooth and they talked me through keeping it moist the entire drive in. They actually saved it.”
“Woke up with my jaw swollen on one side and they got me in within two hours and drained an abscess I didn't know I had.”
“A crown fell out during dinner and they re-cemented it the same night before closing. Didn't expect that kind of availability.”
“The phone triage alone was worth it — they figured out it wasn't an emergency and saved me an unnecessary late-night trip.”
“Cracked a molar on a piece of ice and was seen the next morning first thing. Clear pricing before anything happened.”
These are the questions Colfax patients ask most before booking Emergency Dentist.
Anything involving trauma, swelling, or pain bad enough to disrupt sleep should be treated as urgent.
Most emergency cases are seen within hours of calling, not days.
Keep it moist — in milk if you can't reinsert it — and avoid touching or scrubbing the root surface.
Emergency stabilization is priced separately from any follow-up work, so the initial cost is clear upfront.
Yes — the emergency line is answered around the clock, even when the office itself opens later.
Call anyway — it costs nothing to ask, and we'd rather confirm it's not urgent than have you wait out something serious.
If you're unsure whether your part of Colfax is covered, a quick call settles it faster than searching online.
Our Emergency Dentist line covers Colfax and the surrounding area around the clock, with same-day slots reserved specifically for urgent cases. If you're near the edge of our coverage area, call anyway — we'll tell you the fastest option.
Call now and our scheduling team will find the nearest available slot for your situation.
Call +1-866-227-2801
