Emergency Dentistry
Emergency Dentist in Edison, NJ
Severe tooth pain, a broken or knocked-out tooth, swelling, or a lost filling? We keep room in the schedule for urgent cases, including Saturdays, to get you out of pain fast.
Being seen quickly is most of the treatment
Almost every dental emergency gets worse, and more expensive, the longer it waits. An infection that needs a root canal on Monday can need the tooth out by Friday. A crack that could have been crowned can split past saving. That is the whole reason we hold time open rather than booking the day solid.
Call (732) 985-1120 and tell whoever answers what is happening. You will get a straight answer about whether you need to be seen today, tomorrow, or in an emergency room instead — and we will say so plainly if it is the last one.
We are open Saturdays 8 AM to 1 PM, which covers the weekend hours when most Edison-area offices are closed and the alternative is a hospital emergency room that can prescribe for the pain but cannot treat the tooth.
What we treat
Emergency Dentistry at a glance
Emergency exam and X-ray
Where nearly every urgent visit starts: finding out what is actually wrong, before anybody recommends treatment for it.
Ask us about emergency exam and x-ray — (732) 985-1120Root canal
For a tooth that is infected or abscessed. Relieves the pain and keeps the tooth instead of removing it.
Learn more →Tooth extraction
When a tooth cannot be saved. We will tell you honestly which of the two situations you are in before you decide.
Learn more →Broken or chipped tooth
Smoothing, a filling, or a crown, depending on how much tooth is left and whether the nerve is involved.
Learn more →Lost filling or crown
Often recemented at the same visit if you still have the crown, so bring it with you.
Learn more →Swelling and dental infection
Facial or gum swelling is the symptom we most want to see soonest, because it is the one that spreads.
Ask us about swelling and dental infection — (732) 985-1120When to see an emergency dentist
Call us right away if you're dealing with any of the following. Waiting usually makes dental problems worse and more expensive to fix:
- Severe or throbbing toothache that won't ease with over-the-counter pain relievers
- A knocked-out, loose, or pushed-out tooth
- A cracked, chipped, or broken tooth
- Swelling of the face, gums, or jaw, which can signal an infection or abscess
- A lost filling, crown, or dental bridge
- Bleeding or injury to the lips, gums, or tongue after an accident
If you have facial swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing, a high fever, or trauma from a serious accident, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room first.
What to do before you get here
A few simple steps can protect the tooth and ease pain while you're on your way in:
- Knocked-out tooth: pick it up by the crown (not the root), gently rinse it, and if you can, place it back in the socket. If not, keep it in a cup of milk. Getting to us within an hour gives the best chance of saving it.
- Broken or chipped tooth: rinse with warm water and apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek to reduce swelling.
- Toothache: rinse with warm salt water and floss gently to remove anything trapped between teeth. Don't place aspirin directly on the gum.
- Lost filling or crown: keep the crown if you have it and avoid chewing on that side until we see you.
Same-day and weekend relief
We hold time in the daily schedule for emergencies and see urgent patients on Saturdays, when many Edison-area offices are closed. Call (732) 985-1120 and tell our team what's going on, and we'll get you in as quickly as we can and, if needed, start with treatment to relieve pain the same visit.
Cost and insurance
Most dental emergencies start with an emergency exam and X-ray so we can see exactly what's wrong before recommending treatment. We accept major PPO dental insurance and will verify your specific benefits before your visit so there are no surprises. Paying out of pocket? We'll walk you through the cost up front.
Treatments
Book a specific visit
Pick what you came for and we will take it from there. Have insurance? We will verify your specific benefits and out-of-pocket cost before your appointment, since that number depends entirely on your plan.
Questions about your plan? Call (732) 985-1120 and we will check your coverage before you come in, or see the insurance we accept.
Questions
Emergency Dentistry questions
Can you see me the same day for a dental emergency?
Yes. We reserve time each day for urgent cases and do our best to see emergencies the same day, often within a few hours. Call (732) 985-1120 as early as you can.
Are you open on weekends for emergencies?
We see patients on Saturdays from 8 AM to 1 PM, which covers many after-work and weekend emergencies when other Edison offices are closed.
I knocked out a tooth. What should I do right now?
Pick the tooth up by the crown, gently rinse it, and try to place it back in the socket. If you can't, store it in a cup of milk and get to us within an hour for the best chance of saving it.
How much does an emergency dental visit cost?
It depends on what treatment you need, but most visits begin with an emergency exam and X-ray. We accept major PPO insurance and verify your benefits beforehand, and we'll give you a clear cost estimate before any treatment.
What counts as a dental emergency?
Severe tooth pain, a knocked-out or broken tooth, facial or gum swelling, bleeding after an injury, and a lost filling or crown are all reasons to be seen right away. When in doubt, call us and we'll help you decide.
Emergency Dentistry in Edison, NJ
Call and tell us what is happening. If you need to be seen today we will find you a time, and if you need a hospital instead we will tell you that too.