Services / Dental Emergencies
When a dental emergency happens, you need care that's fast and easy to access. Our family-friendly studios make it simple to get help when you need it most. Our team will diagnose and treat your issue efficiently with our calm, focused approach.
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A dental emergency is any dental issue requiring immediate professional treatment to prevent serious complications like excessive bleeding, severe pain, or infection. Common examples include a severe toothache, a cracked or knocked-out tooth, a lost filling or crown, or signs of infection like swelling or sensitivity.
These issues can worsen quickly if left untreated, so it’s important to see a dentist as soon as possible if you're experiencing dental pain.
Emergency care is designed to be fast, gentle, and judgment-free. Our studios are equipped with state-of-the-art technology that helps us diagnose and treat urgent issues efficiently, and our team is dedicated to tending to your family at every turn. With extended hours, same-day appointments, and studios open six days a week, we make it easy to get relief when you need it.
We take a compassionate, personalized approach to every emergency case and tailor a plan to your needs. Our emergency dental appointments are available when you need them. Watch below to find out how one member’s visit went.
During your emergency dental appointment, we’ll prioritize quick pain relief and accurate diagnosis. Here’s what your visit might include:
Many dental emergencies start as small issues that go unnoticed, like a tiny cavity, a cracked filling, or early gum inflammation. Regular exams and cleanings, typically every six months, make it easier to catch these problems early, before they turn into something painful or urgent.
During your routine exams, our expert dentists use advanced imaging and gentle, thorough exams to monitor your teeth and gums closely. This proactive approach can help prevent sudden pain, infection, or damage so that your smile stays healthy, strong, and worry-free year-round.
We want to make accessing dental care easy. Our Tend Dental studios work with most major dental insurance carriers, and our team is here to help you navigate your benefits.
We are happy to accept most major PPO dental insurance plans, including (but not limited to):
Curious if your insurance will cover your exam? We can tell you in just a few seconds.
Curious if your insurance will cover your exam? We can tell you in just a few seconds.
We are happy to accept most major PPO dental insurance plans, including (but not limited to):
Here’s what you need to know about getting fast, gentle emergency care at Tend.
A dental emergency is any issue that causes pain, bleeding, swelling, or damage to your teeth, gums, or jaw, and it usually means you should see a dentist as soon as possible. Common dental emergencies include severe toothaches, knocked-out or broken teeth, signs of infection (like swelling or pus), lost fillings or crowns, or trauma to the mouth. If you’re not sure, err on the side of caution; early treatment can prevent serious complications.
Meet insurance-friendly care at Tend. We accept most major PPO dental insurance plans like Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, and Guardian. At this time, we do not accept Medicaid, Healthplex, or HMO plans.
Not sure if your insurance is accepted? During your consult, we’ll help you review your plan and whether you’re in-network. In most cases, we can also provide an estimate of your out-of-pocket cost for an emergency visit. Final coverage and reimbursement are determined by your insurance provider, but we’re here to help you understand how your benefits may apply to your care.
Feel free to call your nearby Tend Dental studio. Our dental providers are happy to check to see how much your emergency visit will cost out-of-pocket and discuss our payment options.
Not everything qualifies as a dental emergency. Some issues, like a chipped tooth without pain or blood, may seem like a dental emergency but do not necessarily require same-day urgent care. Depending on your issue, you may be able to wait a few days before seeing a dentist. However, for other issues like a broken or lost tooth, you should seek out emergency care.
The best way to tell if you require emergency dental care is to call your nearby Tend Dental studio.
Some issues don't require urgent care. However, if you call your nearby Tend Dental studio and we recommend care, it is best to schedule a visit as soon as possible.
Delaying care can make things worse. What starts as a minor toothache or broken crown can turn into an infection, or abscess, or even lead to tooth loss if left untreated. Dental infections can also impact your overall health. If you’re in pain, swollen, or can’t eat or sleep comfortably, it’s time to come in. Our job is to help you feel better quickly and safely.
Our team of dentists and oral surgeons believe in creating and protecting healthy smiles for all ages, and are prepared for almost any dental emergency. We cover things like tooth pain, toothaches, chipped teeth, broken teeth, knocked out teeth, extractions, implants, crowns, cavities, loose fillings, and more!
Don't see your dental issue in this list? Call your nearby Tend Dental studio, and we'll be happy to chat about your needs.
There are many different causes of tooth pain. Depending on the cause, you may require immediate emergency care.
Some toothaches are caused by what is called an abscess. An abscess is an infection of the tooth resulting in pus either at the gums or base of the tooth. Abscesses can result in severe tooth pain, which may even radiate to the ear and neck. With the case of an abscess, you will require emergency dental care. Failing to seek out urgent care can result in the spread of infection and fever. To treat an abscess, a dentist would drain the site of infection and prescribe antibiotics.
Some toothaches are caused by cracked teeth. Cracked teeth can appear as hairline cracks. Without attention, cracked teeth can progress into larger cracks, which may result in potential tooth loss.
At Tend Dental, we reserve emergency appointments to provide timely care when unexpected dental issues arise.
If you need to cancel with less than two days’ notice or miss your emergency visit, the first and second times won’t incur a fee.
For a third missed appointment, a $100 fee may apply, and for the fourth and any additional missed appointments, a $200 fee may be charged.
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