EMERGENCY DENTAL CARE
Dental Emergency?
Call Atlanta Dental Wellness
Tooth pain, swelling, or a dental injury can be stressful. Call us at (404) 233-1102 and tell us what happened, when it started, and whether you have swelling, bleeding, fever, or trauma. We welcome calls from new and existing patients and will help determine the appropriate next step.
For urgent dental concerns, calling is the fastest way to explain your symptoms and ask about the earliest appropriate appointment.
When to Call Us
Contact the office promptly if you have:
Severe, persistent, or worsening tooth pain
A cracked, broken, loose, or knocked-out tooth
Swelling of the gums, face, or jaw
A lost filling, crown, or other restoration—especially if the tooth is painful or exposed
Dental trauma, bleeding, or a painful injury to the mouth
Pain, swelling, bleeding, or another unexpected change after dental treatment
Not sure whether it is urgent? Call and describe what you are experiencing. Symptoms that seem manageable can still require timely evaluation.
What to Do Right Now
Knocked-out permanent tooth
Handle the tooth by the crown—not the root. If it is dirty, rinse it gently without scrubbing. If you can, place it back in the socket without forcing it. Otherwise, keep it moist in milk or an ADA-accepted tooth-preservation product and seek dental care immediately. Do not reinsert a baby tooth.
Cracked or broken tooth
Rinse gently with warm water. Save any broken pieces, avoid chewing on that side, and use a cold compress on the outside of the face if swelling is present.
Swelling or toothache
Call promptly. Rinse gently with warm water and carefully floss if food may be trapped. Do not place aspirin or another medication directly against the tooth or gum. Tell the office if you have fever, spreading swelling, or difficulty opening your mouth.
Lost crown or filling
Keep the area clean, avoid chewing on the affected tooth, save the crown if you have it, and call for guidance. Do not use household glue.
When Medical Care Comes First
Call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Seek medical emergency care for difficulty breathing or swallowing, rapidly spreading swelling of the face or neck, uncontrolled bleeding, loss of consciousness, a suspected broken jaw, or serious head or facial trauma.
What to Expect at an Emergency Visit
The first goal is to understand the source and urgency of the problem, help with immediate discomfort, and explain what should happen next.
We will ask about your symptoms, health history, medications, allergies, and the events leading to the problem.
The dentist will perform a focused examination and may recommend diagnostic imaging when it is needed.
You will receive an explanation of the findings, urgent priorities, and reasonable treatment choices.
Some care may be provided at the first visit. Definitive treatment may require a separate appointment or referral, depending on the diagnosis, time required, and available schedule.
When a tooth can be predictably preserved, the dentist will discuss those options. If it cannot, removal and replacement choices can be reviewed without pressure.
New Patients, Forms, and Payment
New patients are welcome to call about an emergency. If an appointment is arranged, complete the online patient forms before your visit when possible and bring a current medication list, insurance information, and any dental appliance or broken restoration related to the problem.
Emergency fees and treatment costs depend on the examination, imaging, diagnosis, and care required. The team can explain the estimate, insurance process, accepted payment methods, and current third-party financing options before treatment whenever circumstances allow.
Emergency Dental Care FAQs
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Yes. New and existing patients may call (404) 233-1102 about an urgent dental concern. Because appointment availability and the type of care needed vary, call before coming to the office so the team can ask about your symptoms and guide you appropriately.
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Not always. The first visit may include a focused examination, diagnostic imaging, relief of immediate discomfort, and treatment to stabilize the problem. Definitive care may be completed that day or scheduled separately, depending on the diagnosis, time required, clinical needs, and available schedule.
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Handle the tooth by the crown, not the root. Rinse it gently if needed without scrubbing. If possible, place it back in the socket without forcing it; otherwise keep it moist in milk or an ADA-accepted tooth-preservation product. Call a dentist and seek care immediately. Do not reinsert a knocked-out baby tooth.
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A dentist is generally the right first call for tooth pain, a broken tooth, a lost restoration, or a localized dental problem. Call 911 or go to a hospital emergency department for difficulty breathing or swallowing, rapidly spreading facial or neck swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, loss of consciousness, a suspected broken jaw, or serious head or facial trauma.
Call Now for Guidance
If you are in pain or concerned about a dental injury, call Atlanta Dental Wellness at (404) 233-1102. We will listen, gather the important details, and help you understand the next step.