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.