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.
Every Smile Center Dentistry office offering Emergency Dentist is held to the same four standards, verified before the office ever joins our network.
A real person answers the emergency line at any hour and walks you through immediate steps before you're even in the car.
We hold appointment slots specifically for emergencies rather than filling every hour with routine work.
Avulsed-tooth protocols are practiced, not improvised, because timing determines whether a tooth can be saved.
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.
Throbbing pain, especially pain that worsens lying down, often signals an infected nerve that needs same-day attention. Antibiotics are prescribed only when clinically indicated, not as a default response.
Re-implantation, when viable, is attempted the same visit using proper splinting technique. Bring the tooth in milk or saliva, never dry, and never scrub the root.
A cracked tooth can range from a cosmetic nuisance to an exposed nerve requiring immediate care — we assess severity on arrival. 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. Sensitivity from an exposed area usually resolves quickly once it's covered again.
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.
Dry socket, unusual bleeding, or pain that worsens rather than improves after a procedure gets same-day attention. 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.”
Straight answers to what people actually want to know before committing to Emergency Dentist.
Knocked-out teeth, uncontrolled bleeding, facial swelling, and severe unrelenting pain all count — call and we'll confirm over the phone.
Most emergency cases are seen within hours of calling, not days.
Try gently placing it back in the socket if possible, then get to us within 30 minutes for the best odds.
You'll get a written estimate before treatment starts, even in an emergency — the visit isn't a blank check.
Yes — the emergency line is answered around the clock, even when the office itself opens later.
Our triage line handles uncertain cases every day; describing the symptom is usually enough for us to advise you.
We can usually confirm same-week availability for Emergency Dentist before you even finish describing your situation.
Our Emergency Dentist line covers Pacific Grove and the surrounding area around the clock, with same-day slots reserved specifically for urgent cases. Same-day availability varies by hour, but the phone line itself is always staffed.
