Tooth pain
When a tooth can't wait
We keep open time on most weekdays for tooth pain, when the schedule allows. A same-day visit is never promised. Call us when we open, tell the desk the tooth hurts, and we say what is possible that day.
How pain visits work
Call as early as you can; the best time is before 10 a.m.
We say yes only when we can keep the visit
If we can't see you, we tell you when we can, and who else to call

- Swelling that spreads to your face, eye or neck, trouble breathing or swallowing, a serious blow to the head, or bleeding that won't stop needs emergency care now. Go to an emergency room or call 911. If a tooth is knocked out or broken, call our office right away.
What to do first
Swelling or trouble breathing
Go to an emergency room or call 911. Don't wait for us to call back.
A tooth knocked out
Pick it up by the crown, rinse it gently and keep it moist in milk. Call us right away.
A broken tooth
Keep any piece you find, rinse your mouth with water and call us.
A toothache
Call us when we open. Over-the-counter pain medicine can help for a short time if your doctor says it is right for you.
Office hours
This is a daytime office, not a 24-hour facility.
- MondayToday7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- TuesdayToday7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- WednesdayToday7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- ThursdayToday7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- FridayToday7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- SaturdayTodayClosed
- SundayTodayClosed
If you call outside these hours, leave a message. We return calls when we open.
Questions about pain visits
Do you take patients without a referral when they are in pain?
Yes, when we have the time. Call and the desk will tell you what we need.
What if you can't see me today?
We tell you when the next opening is, and if it can't wait, we say so and suggest who else to call.
Is a toothache always an emergency?
No. Swelling that spreads, trouble breathing or swallowing and bleeding that won't stop are emergencies. Other pain should still be looked at soon.
Tooth pain? Call the desk.
We answer during office hours. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.