Dental Emergency Near Me

How Do I Know If This is a Dental Emergency?

When people have tooth discomfort because of an ache or accident, there is often uncertainty whether it is a true dental emergency. We are here to help you understand dental emergencies, and we can help you decide whether or not an emergency dental appointment is necessary. Read below to discern when emergency dental care is necessary.

You've done the right thing to take every precaution with your tooth pain, and we never want you to delay getting help. If you are facing tooth pain, either because of an accident or another unknown reason, please contact our dental office right away for support. Our compassionate dentist,
Dr. Ben Alvarez, and his skilled dental team at Artizan Dental Care are available for you. We even provide same-day emergency dental appointments when necessary.

When Emergency Dental Care Is Necessary

You may need an emergency dental appointment for consistent tooth pain, toothaches, oral injuries, and the following:

  • Oral swelling in your gums, jaw, or mouth
  • Chipped or Broken teeth
  • Tooth or Teeth that have been knocked out
  • Bleeding of the mouth and/or injury to the teeth
  • Nagging toothache that has lasted more than a day
  • Missing crown, or filling


Keep in mind, that not every toothache requires a costly procedure to fix, but it is important to assess your tooth pain, and discern if it is a true dental emergency. If emergency dental care is necessary, Artizan Dental Care is well equipped to address your situation and offer the appropriate treatment. We can provide comprehensive dental services from tooth extractions to root canals, which can save your natural teeth!

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The absolute best! Fixed a botched up job by another dentist. The staff and Dr. Alvarez knew exactly what to do and I am a happy satisfied customer! I will tell EVERYONE I know and highly recommend Artizan Dental!!

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Artizan Dental Care will not do unnecessary procedures. They are honest and professional. REALLY GREAT DENTIST!  Highly recommended.

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Had our first appointment today and was highly impressed with Dr. Alvarez and his wonderful team. Everyone was so kind and friendly.  Dr. Alvarez was very thorough in his exam and explanations regarding treatment recommended.  5 starts just isn't enough😁👍

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Excellent customer service and care. I've had a couple of fillings done and a root canal done here. I would highly recommend them!

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Emergency Dentist in Marshfield, MO

As an emergency dentist in Marshfield, MO we are here for you, for oral traumas or persistent tooth aches. Call Artizan Dental Care and let's get you on the road to recovery and relief for your tooth pain! From Springfield, MO throughout Greene County and Webster County, our Marshfield dental office is here for the community in a dental emergency, and when you're in pain, we will do everything we can to prioritize you and get you in to see our emergency dentist.

What Should I Do If I'm Not Sure My Tooth Pain is an Emergency?

Start by calling our Marshfield dental office, and describe your pain or injury to our team. It's always best to call us first because it allows us to understand what kind of dental emergency you're facing. This allows us to get you on the schedule asap, and prepare for your arrival. When you arrive we can address your unique situation, stabilize your teeth, and get you on the road to pain relief and recovery from injury and ache. 


Once we've talked to you by phone, we may know exactly what's going on, and sometimes, you may not need an emergency dental appointment! If not, we'll let you know your next steps and how to care for your toothache from home. You can also follow up with us, if need be, for a future dentist office visit.

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