Kids' dental emergencies
We hold open appointments every weekday for emergencies, so a chipped tooth from Saturday soccer or a swollen cheek before school can be seen quickly. When the office is closed, our answerin...
What this actually means
We hold open appointments every weekday for emergencies, so a chipped tooth from Saturday soccer or a swollen cheek before school can be seen quickly. When the office is closed, our answering service pages the on-call dentist, who calls you back to talk you through it.
Baby teeth and permanent teeth are treated differently. A knocked-out baby tooth is never put back in, while a permanent tooth has the best chance if it is back in the socket within 30 minutes. Keep our number in your phone and read the quick guide below.
What is included
No line items sprung on you afterwards. Here is everything that happens in this appointment.
- Phone triage from a dental team member
- Same-day exam and any needed X-rays
- Pain relief and infection control
- Smoothing or bonding broken edges
- Splinting loose permanent teeth
- Follow-up check within two weeks
How the visit goes
Four steps, start to finish, so your child knows what is coming next.
- Step 1
Call
Ring (208) 555-0144. After hours, the line reaches our on-call dentist.
- Step 2
First aid
We tell you what to do on the way: cold compress, milk for a knocked-out tooth, pain relief doses.
- Step 3
Fix
We calm, numb if needed, and repair or protect the tooth.
- Step 4
Follow up
A short recheck makes sure the tooth and gums are healing.
Why parents choose this
The practical payoff, in plain language.
Held daily slots
Emergency openings are reserved every weekday morning and afternoon.
After-hours dentist
Real advice from a dentist, not a voicemail box.
Calm first
We settle scared kids before we look, with parents right there.
What it usually costs
We verify your benefits before treatment and hand you a written estimate. No surprises on the way out.
- Emergency exam
- From $95 (sample)
- Bonding a chip
- From $160 (sample)
- Membership
- Emergency exams included
- Insurance
- Usually covered as a limited exam
Sample prices for illustration. Treatment cost depends on the injury.
What to do in the first five minutes
Nine injuries written out step by step, from a knocked-out permanent tooth to a poking wire, plus when to go straight to an emergency room instead of calling us.
A knocked-out tooth costs more than a mouthguard
Kids without a mouthguard are far more likely to chip or lose a front tooth in contact sports. We scan, we fit, and your child picks the colors.
Ready in about a weekCustom-fitWhat we make
Made from a 3D scan, thin enough to talk and breathe, in team colors. Best protection and comfort.
Boil and bite
Store-bought and molded at home. Better than nothing, but bulkier and easy to chew through.
Stock
Ready to wear, no fitting. Loose and uncomfortable, so kids tend to take them out.
Sports we fit guards for every season
- Football
- Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Wrestling
- Skateboarding
- Mountain biking
- Martial arts
- Softball
Often booked together
Families who come in for this usually ask about these too.
Baby tooth crowns & pulp therapy
Durable kid crowns and gentle nerve treatment that keep baby teeth working until they are ready to fall out.
Read more
Bonding & veneers
Tooth-colored bonding for chipped or spotted front teeth, and veneer planning for older teens.
Read more
Checkups & cleanings
Gentle six-month visits with counting games, a tooth-tickle polish and a prize at the end.
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Kids' dental emergencies questions
Still unsure? Our coordinators answer these on the phone every day.
All parent questionsPick it up by the crown, not the root. Rinse briefly in milk, then gently push it back in the socket or keep it in a cup of milk, and call us right away. Minutes matter.
Go to the ER for jaw injuries, trouble breathing or swallowing, head injuries or heavy bleeding that will not stop. For tooth injuries and toothaches, call us first.
No. Replanting baby teeth can damage the adult tooth underneath. Save the tooth, apply gentle pressure with gauze and call us so we can check the area.
Happy teeth start here
New patients are usually seen within 10 days. Tell us a little about your child and we will call to confirm a time that works.
