Dental emergency? We're here.
Severe toothache, a broken or knocked-out tooth, swelling, or a lost crown — call your nearest AP Dental office now. We'll get you seen as quickly as we can and tell you exactly what to do in the meantime.
When to go to the ER instead
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if you have swelling that makes it hard to breathe or swallow, swelling spreading toward your eye or down your neck, a high fever with facial swelling, bleeding that won’t stop after 15–20 minutes of firm pressure, or a jaw or head injury.
For everything else — tooth pain, broken teeth, lost fillings or crowns, a knocked-out tooth — a dentist is the right place to go. Call us.
Severe toothache
Rinse with warm water and gently floss to remove anything trapped. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever as directed on the label — never put aspirin directly on the gum. Call us to be seen.
Knocked-out tooth
Time matters — try to be seen within an hour. Hold it by the crown, not the root, and rinse briefly without scrubbing. If you can, place it back in the socket and bite on gauze; otherwise keep it in milk. Don’t reinsert a baby tooth.
Broken or chipped tooth
Rinse with warm water, save any pieces, and hold a cold compress to your cheek to limit swelling. Call us — even a small chip can expose the nerve.
Swelling or abscess
Facial swelling, a pimple-like bump on the gum or a bad taste can mean infection. Rinse with warm salt water and call us today — infections don’t go away on their own.
Lost filling or crown
Keep the crown and bring it with you. Dental wax or sugar-free gum can cover the spot for now. Don’t reattach a crown with household glue.
Cut lip, cheek or tongue
Rinse gently and press clean gauze firmly on the area for 15–20 minutes. If the bleeding won’t stop, go to the emergency room.
Call your office or book an emergency visit online. Tell us what’s happening so we can make room for you.
Your dentist examines the area and takes digital X-rays to find the cause of the problem.
We focus on getting you comfortable — numbing, treating an infection, smoothing a sharp break, or starting a root canal when needed.
Before you leave, you’ll know what was done and what comes next. Your team reviews costs and insurance with you before any treatment.
Out of pain, with a clear plan
New patient or existing, insured or not — if you’re in pain, we want to see you. Emergency visits are available at all nine AP Dental offices, and we do everything we can to see you the same day.
Bring your insurance card if you have one, a list of any medications you take, and anything that broke off — a crown or a piece of tooth.
East Boston
231 Border St., Boston, MA · 617‑315‑1515
South End
1180 Washington St., Suite 102, Boston, MA · 617‑451‑0011
Staniford Street
50 Staniford St., Suite 804, Boston, MA · 617‑581‑0689
South Boston Family Dental
591 E Broadway, Boston, MA · 617‑268‑5638
Winthrop
113 Revere St., Suite 1, Winthrop, MA · 617‑846‑1237
Swampscott
990 Paradise Rd., Unit 2C, Swampscott, MA · 781‑384‑6646
Watertown
377 Main St., Watertown, MA · 617‑923‑8100
Dracut
14 Loon Hill Rd., Suite 2, Dracut, MA · 978‑955‑9005
Baymeadows
7807 Baymeadows Rd E, Suite 304, Jacksonville, FL · 904‑854‑2300
Yes. New and existing patients can be seen for emergencies at any of our nine offices. Call your nearest office or book an emergency visit online.
We do everything we can to see emergencies the same day. Availability varies by office, so calling is the fastest way — if your office is full, we’ll check our nearby offices for you.
Call your office’s number or (833) 722-8833. Nova, our team’s assistant, answers 24/7 and alerts our on-call team about dental emergencies so they can call you back. If you have trouble breathing or swallowing, bleeding that won’t stop, or a serious injury, call 911.
It depends on what you need. Your team will explain your options and costs before any treatment. No insurance? Our Wellness Plan and financing options can help.
Usually not — most emergency rooms can’t treat the tooth itself and will refer you to a dentist. Go to the ER for swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, a high fever with facial swelling, or a jaw or head injury.
Severe or lasting tooth pain, a knocked-out or loose adult tooth, a broken tooth, facial swelling, a suspected abscess, or a lost filling or crown that’s causing pain. If you’re unsure, call us and we’ll help you decide.
In pain? Call us now.
The sooner we see you, the more we can save. Call your office or book an emergency visit online at any of our nine locations.
Advertising responsibility: Anna Pukhovitskaya, DMD (Dr. Anya), Florida dental license DN27758. AP Dental Baymeadows, 7807 Baymeadows Rd East, Suite 304, Jacksonville, FL 32256 · (904) 854-2300.