Severe toothache
Often a deep cavity or an inflamed nerve. Pain that wakes you up or won't let up needs to be seen.
Emergency dentistry
Emergency Dentist in Tamarac, FL
Tooth pain, a broken tooth or swelling? Call us first.
We treat dental emergencies for patients across Broward County and can often see you the same day. Call (954) 322-3865 as soon as it happens, and we'll guide you on what to do until you get here.
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Same-day visitsoften available on weekdays
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- Mon to Fri, 8 AM to 5 PMHours
- Often availableSame-day visits
- ER or 911Severe symptoms
Quick answer
What counts as a dental emergency?
Severe or lasting tooth pain, a knocked-out or broken tooth, swelling or signs of infection, bleeding that won't stop, a lost filling or crown that hurts, and jaw pain that keeps you from opening your mouth. Call Metropolitan Smile Design at (954) 322-3865. For trouble breathing, swelling that is spreading or a serious facial injury, go to the ER or call 911.
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What to do in a dental emergency
Acting fast can be the difference between saving a tooth and losing it. Call us first, even if you're not sure it's an emergency, and we'll help you decide.
If a tooth was knocked out, pick it up by the crown rather than the root, keep it in a small container of milk and bring it with you. The sooner you get here, the better the chance of saving it.
Until you can get here
- Call (954) 322-3865 and tell us what happened
- Rinse gently with warm salt water
- Hold a cold compress on your cheek to bring down swelling
- Keep any tooth or broken piece in milk
- Don't put aspirin on the gums, because it can burn the tissue
At our office
What happens at your emergency visit
Call us
Tell us your symptoms. We fit emergencies in as quickly as the day allows, often the same day.
Exam and X-rays
We find the cause of the pain or damage and check the teeth around it.
Relief first
We treat the pain, infection or bleeding before anything else.
Your repair plan
We explain what the tooth needs next, such as a filling, crown, root canal or extraction, and what it costs.
Common emergencies
Dental emergencies we treat
These are the problems patients call us about most often.
Abscess or swelling
A pocket of infection can spread. Swelling in the gums, face or jaw should be looked at the same day.
Chipped or broken tooth
Save the pieces if you can. Many chips can be bonded, and bigger breaks may need a crown.
Knocked-out tooth
Keep the tooth in milk and come in right away. The first hour matters most for saving it.
Lost filling or crown
Keep the crown and avoid chewing on that side. It can often be recemented or replaced.
Infected wisdom tooth
Pain and swelling behind the last molar. We treat the infection and talk through removal.
Cost and insurance
Paying for emergency care
Many dental insurance plans cover emergency treatment. The cost depends on what the tooth needs, and we explain it before we go beyond relieving your pain.
If you don't have insurance, monthly financing can spread the cost of larger repairs such as crowns and root canals.
Prevention
Lowering the odds of the next one
Keep up your checkups
Many emergencies start as small problems, like a cavity or a cracked filling, that a routine visit would have caught.
Wear a mouthguard
Use one for contact sports and, if you grind, at night. It absorbs the force that cracks and breaks teeth.
Don't wait out the pain
Pain means something is wrong. A tooth that stops hurting can still be infected, so have it checked.
Questions patients ask
Dental emergency questions
Can you see me the same day?
Often, yes. Call (954) 322-3865 as early as you can and we'll fit you in as soon as the schedule allows.
When should I go to the ER instead?
Go to the emergency room or call 911 for trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling that is spreading into the face or neck, bleeding that won't stop, or a serious facial injury.
What should I do with a knocked-out tooth?
Pick it up by the crown, not the root, don't scrub it, keep it in milk and come in right away. The sooner it's treated, the better the chance of saving it.
Is a chipped tooth an emergency?
A small chip without pain can usually wait for the next available appointment. A large break, sharp pain or a chip that exposes the inside of the tooth should be seen quickly.
Can I come in if I'm not a patient yet?
Yes. New patients with a dental emergency can call us, and our team speaks English and Spanish.
What if it happens after hours?
Our office is open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Outside those hours, go to the ER for severe symptoms, and call us when we open for anything that can wait.
Patient reviews
What patients say
Google reviews from patients of our Tamarac office.
- Emily Juliana Castillo Mavarez★★★★★
10/10 with the staff, the doctor and everyone in the office, everything was so clean and professional, will be coming back soon
- Tomas Rodriguez★★★★★
Excelente servicio de atención al paciente. Fui atendido por la asistente Tibisay, la cual me atendió con mucho profesionalismo y dedicación. Estaré agradecido por sus servicios
- Vanessa Rodriguez★★★★★
Muy buena la atención de la Dr. Blanca y su asistente Tibisay.
- Reinaldo May★★★★★
Me hice un implante y todo fue super espectacular, la atención de Tibisay y la Dra. Blanca me hicieron sentir tranquilo. Recomendado 100%
- Tom Rodriguez★★★★★
Excellent service, and the assistant Tibisay was lovely.
- Marianela Perez★★★★★
Excelente
- Diana Bermudez★★★★★
Muy buena experiencia , el personal es profesional y atento . Me sentí en confianza en todo momento. Recomendado al 100%
- Tibisay Hernandez★★★★★
La atención excelente de parte de todo el personal, en especial de la Dr. Martin muy profesional, ¡bastante recomendados!
- Lieny Arteaga★★★★★
Great experience at Metropolitan Smile Design!!!
- Gloria Molina★★★★★
Me tratan super bien aqui , me hice mi limpieza hoy con Alina, Ella es muy linda siempre conmigo .Todas las muchachas son muy amables aqui
Related care
Care after an emergency
Appointments
Request your appointment
Tell us what you need and a team member will call you to confirm a time. New patients are always welcome.
- Send the form
It takes about a minute.
- We call you back
During office hours, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
- Come in for your visit
New patients can start with the $65 exam and digital X-rays, with a courtesy basic cleaning.
- Rated 5.0 on Google
- English and Spanish
- Most insurance accepted
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Metropolitan Smile Design in Tamarac treats dental emergencies from across Broward County, often the same day. Our team speaks English and Spanish.