Services / Emergency dentistry
Emergency Dentist in South Minneapolis
Call (612) 601-8993 and describe what is happening. We hold time each day for dental emergencies and will get you assessed as quickly as we can. If you are calling after hours, leave a message with a callback number — and go to an emergency room for facial swelling that affects your breathing, swallowing or vision.
Dental pain does not keep office hours. It shows up on a Friday afternoon, or the night before you travel, or halfway through dinner when a molar gives way.
We keep time open every day for people who need to be seen quickly. If you are a patient of record or you have never set foot here before, the answer is the same: call, tell us what is going on, and we will tell you honestly how fast you need to be in the chair.
What happens
Call us first
A phone call is always faster than a form when you are in pain. Tell us what happened and where it hurts.
We triage
Some problems need you here within the hour. Others are safe to schedule tomorrow — we will tell you honestly which one you have.
We relieve the pain
The first goal of the visit is to get you out of pain and stabilise the tooth.
We plan the repair
Once you are comfortable, we walk through options and cost before anything else is scheduled.
Common questions
What counts as a dental emergency?
Severe or worsening toothache, a broken or knocked-out tooth, a lost crown or filling with a sharp edge, swelling of the gum or face, bleeding that will not stop, and trauma to the mouth after a fall or accident.
A tooth was knocked out — what do I do right now?
Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root. If it is dirty, rinse it gently with milk or saline — do not scrub it. If you can, place it back in the socket and bite on gauze. If not, keep it in milk and call us immediately. Time matters enormously here.
When should I go to an emergency room instead?
Go to an ER for facial swelling that affects breathing, swallowing or vision, for uncontrolled bleeding, or for a suspected broken jaw. Those need hospital care first; we will handle the tooth afterwards.
Can I be seen if I have never been a patient here?
Yes. We accept new patients, including emergency visits.
What if I do not have dental insurance?
Tell us when you call. We will give you the cost of the emergency exam and any X-ray up front, and we accept CareCredit for larger treatment.
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