Urgent care
Emergency Dentist in Huntersville, NC
Call (704) 875-7200 during office hours. Here is what to do right now.
Dental emergency? Call (704) 875-7200. We are open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible. If you have swelling that makes it hard to breathe or swallow, or bleeding you cannot stop, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 now.
At a glance
- Call(704) 875-7200
- Office hoursMonday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM; closed Saturday and Sunday
- Our approachWe make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible
- Knocked-out adult toothAct within 30 minutes: put it back in the socket or keep it in milk, then get to a dentist
- Call 911 or go to the ERSwelling that affects breathing or swallowing, bleeding that will not stop, or a possible broken jaw
- InsuranceCoverage varies by plan; call us for insurance details
What should you do right now?
First, decide whether this is a medical emergency or a dental one. Then follow the steps for your problem below and call us.
- Go to the ER or call 911 if you have trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling that is spreading into your neck or under your tongue, bleeding that will not stop with pressure, or you cannot close your teeth together after a hit to the face.
- Call us during office hours for a knocked-out, broken or loose tooth, a bad toothache, swelling in the gum or face without breathing trouble, or a lost filling or crown.
When you call, tell us what happened, when it started and whether you have swelling or a fever.
What should you do if a tooth is knocked out?
A knocked-out adult tooth can sometimes be saved if you act fast. The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) says to act within 30 minutes:
Pick the tooth up by the crown
the chewing part. Do not touch the root.
Rinse it gently with water
if it is dirty. Do not scrub it, dry it or wrap it in tissue.
Try to put it back in the socket
and bite down gently to hold it there.
If it will not go back, keep it moist
Put it in milk, keep it inside your cheek, or use a tooth preservation kit. Do not store it in tap water.
Call us right away
at (704) 875-7200, or get to the nearest dentist if we are closed.
The AAE notes that a tooth can sometimes be saved even after an hour or more out of the mouth, so do not give up if time has passed. For a child's knocked-out baby tooth, call us before you try anything.
What should you do for a broken or chipped tooth?
Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean the area, and hold a cold compress on your face to keep swelling down. If the tooth is bleeding, press gauze on it. Then call us.
A small chip that does not hurt may not need an emergency visit, but it should still be fixed so a sharp edge does not cut your lip or tongue. A large break, a tooth that hurts or a tooth that feels loose needs to be seen. Depending on the damage, the fix may be a filling, a same-day crown or other care.
What should you do for a bad toothache?
Rinse your mouth with warm water and gently floss around the tooth to remove any trapped food. Do not put aspirin on the tooth or gums. Over-the-counter pain medicine taken as the label directs can help if you cannot see a dentist right away.
Call us if the pain is severe, lasts longer than a day or two, or comes with a fever, an earache or pain when you open your mouth wide. A lasting toothache can be a sign of an infection that needs treatment, such as a root canal or an extraction.
What should you do about swelling in your face or gums?
Swelling can be a sign of a tooth abscess, which is a pocket of infection. MedlinePlus calls a swollen area of the upper or lower jaw a very serious symptom, and lists fever and swollen glands in the neck as other signs. Call us as soon as you notice it.
Go to the ER or call 911 if the swelling makes it hard to breathe, swallow or speak, or spreads under your tongue or into your neck. An infection that spreads there can block the airway, and breathing difficulty is an emergency. Untreated abscesses can get worse and can lead to life-threatening complications.
What about other dental injuries?
Bitten lip or tongue
Clean the area gently with water and apply a cold compress. If the bleeding will not stop with pressure, get emergency care.
Something stuck between your teeth
Try to remove it gently with dental floss. Do not use a pin or other sharp object.
Lost filling or crown
Keep the crown if you have it, and call us to arrange a visit.
Possible broken jaw
If you cannot close your upper and lower teeth together after an injury, get prompt care at a hospital or dental office.
What if it happens after hours or on a weekend?
Our office is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. If a problem starts when we are closed:
Breathing or swallowing trouble, spreading swelling, bleeding that will not stop, or a serious face injury
go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.
A knocked-out adult tooth
time matters, so get to the nearest dentist you can reach, and keep the tooth moist as described above.
Pain or a broken tooth without those warning signs
use the first-aid steps on this page, take over-the-counter pain medicine as the label directs, and call us as soon as the office opens.
What are the risks of waiting with a dental emergency?
Waiting can make some problems harder to treat. A knocked-out tooth has the best chance when it goes back in quickly. An infection can spread from the tooth to the jaw, other soft tissue or the blood. If you are unsure whether it can wait, call us and describe what is happening.
How much does an emergency dental visit cost?
The cost depends on what is wrong and what treatment you need. What drives it:
The exam and X-rays
needed to find the problem
The treatment
such as a filling, crown, root canal or extraction
Medicine
if an infection needs it
Follow-up visits
to finish the repair
Insurance coverage for emergency care varies by plan. Call us for insurance details, and ask about payment options on our insurance and payment page.
Why call Kreeb Family Dentistry for a dental emergency?
We make every effort to see you as soon as possible
when a dental emergency occurs.
Early hours
The office opens at 7:00 AM, Monday to Friday.
Family dentists for all ages
so the whole family can call the same office.
Repairs in one office
We provide fillings, root canal therapy, extractions and same-day crowns, so the next step may happen here too.
One local office
at 13210 Rosedale Hill Ave in Huntersville, in the Rosedale Commons Shopping Center.
Call us for a dental emergency in Huntersville
If you have a dental emergency during office hours, call us and tell us what happened. For anything that affects breathing or swallowing, or bleeding you cannot stop, go to the ER or call 911.
Call
(704) 875-7200
Book online (non-urgent visits)
Address
13210 Rosedale Hill Ave, Huntersville, NC 28078
Hours
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Still wondering about something? Call us and our team will help.
Do you see emergency patients?
Yes. Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible. Call (704) 875-7200 during office hours, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and tell us what happened.
What counts as a dental emergency?
A knocked-out or badly broken tooth, a severe toothache, swelling in the face or gums, a loose adult tooth after an injury, and bleeding that will not stop are dental emergencies. Swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, or bleeding you cannot control, needs the ER or 911 first.
Should I go to the ER for a toothache?
Go to the ER or call 911 if you have trouble breathing or swallowing, or swelling spreading under your tongue or into your neck. For a toothache without those signs, call us during office hours.
Can a knocked-out tooth be saved?
Sometimes. The AAE says to act within 30 minutes: hold the tooth by the crown, rinse it with water, put it back in the socket or keep it in milk, and get to a dentist. A tooth can sometimes be saved even after an hour or more.
What should I do if my dental emergency happens on the weekend?
For breathing or swallowing trouble, spreading swelling or bleeding that will not stop, go to the ER or call 911. For a knocked-out adult tooth, get to the nearest dentist you can reach. For other problems, use the first-aid steps on this page and call us when the office opens.
Can I take pain medicine for a dental emergency?
Over-the-counter pain medicine, taken as the label directs, can help until you see a dentist. Do not put aspirin directly on the tooth or gums. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take other medicines or have health conditions.
Ready to book your visit?
Call us or book online. We are open Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.