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Emergency Dental Care

See Us ASAP For Pain Relief!

Relieve Pain With Help From Your Emergency Dentist in Seattle

You could need an emergency dentist in Seattle at any time. If you have a dental emergency, call our office now at 206-922-4573! Use our after-hours number at night and on weekends: 425-954-5374. Dr. Koo will likely be able to see you the same day so you get the care you need to keep smiling.

Getting urgent dental care at our practice means you'll feel better fast and get the expert help you need right away. We provide quick pain relief and can offer calming sedation to keep you comfortable during your visit. Our team will treat your immediate problem and protect your smile for the long term. We'll also recommend any other treatments that can help you stay healthy.

Don't waste time - your smile depends on it! Call our compassionate staff now for your urgent dental need. You'll find our Seattle office near the intersection of Southwest Brandon Street and California Avenue Southwest. If you're a member of our in-house savings program, you get one free emergency exam annually.

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Don't Delay Treatment

Dental emergencies can come in all shapes and sizes, so you may be unsure if your situation requires immediate treatment. In general, if you're in pain, then it's an emergency. Below are several types of urgent dental problems, along with steps to take before your appointment with us.

A toothache could mean you have a bigger problem like an abscess, so call us right away. Rinse your mouth with warm water and use a cold compress until you can see us.

If you've knocked out a tooth, place it in a container of milk without touching the roots and get to our office quickly. For a dislodged tooth, use a cold compress and call us right away.

If your crown is loose or broken, try slipping it back over your tooth with denture adhesive until your appointment.

Get Your Smile Back With Restorative Care

Dr. Koo will likely resolve your emergency with one of these restorative treatments:

  • Tooth Fillings - If you have a painful cavity, we'll stop your discomfort and protect your tooth from further decay with a composite filling that looks completely natural in your smile. If you'd prefer, you can get a metal filling instead.
  • Dental Crowns - Dr. Koo uses durable porcelain crowns to fix broken teeth, cracked teeth, or extremely decayed teeth. With proper care, your crown should last at least a decade and often many years more.
  • Inlays or Onlays - These restorations are sometimes called partial crowns. As the name indicates, they are larger than a filling but smaller than a standard crown.
  • Root Canals - When the inside of your tooth becomes infected, you're at risk of losing it. Plus, infection can be quite painful. Dr. Koo will remove the infected material from your tooth and sanitize it to stop the pain and save your tooth.

Don't wait to call us at 206-922-4573 if you need to see an emergency dentist in Seattle. Use our after-hours number at night and on weekends: 425-954-5374. You can also contact us online if your situation isn't urgent.

Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Dental Care

What would be considered a dental emergency?
If you're in pain, it's a dental emergency. If you've experienced damage that affects a tooth's function, it's an emergency. It's best to see us ASAP so we can resolve your problem as quickly as possible and get you feeling better. Fortunately, we make it easy to reach us even outside of regular business hours, and we offer same-day appointments in many cases.
What can I do about a dental emergency on the weekend?
The best thing to do is to call us on the number we provide for emergency situations that occur after hours and on the weekend. We can then advise you on how to handle your emergency until you're able to see us. In many cases, your actions can affect the outcome of your treatment.
Can I go to the ER for emergency dental care?
You can seek emergency dental care at the ER - but there won't be a dentist on staff to treat you. They can stop any bleeding and possibly provide pain relief. Most important, they can provide antibiotics if you have a fever or other signs of infection. You'll need to see a dentist ASAP to actually address your problem.