Emergency Dentist in Sheepshead Bay
In pain, or broke a tooth? We keep same-day slots open so you are seen fast, not left waiting.
Same-Day Care
See a Dentist Today
If you have severe tooth pain, a knocked-out or broken tooth, a lost filling or crown, or swelling, call (718) 787-0212 now. You want an emergency dentist Sheepshead Bay locals can reach today, and during our open hours you can usually be seen the same day, with advice on what to do in the meantime over the phone. If you have been searching for emergency dental care near me, you want relief fast, and that is what an emergency visit is built to do: stop the pain and stabilize the tooth first, then plan any further treatment.
At Dental Care of Brooklyn we are open Monday to Thursday until 7pm and Sunday until 5pm, so evenings and Sundays are covered. If it is severe, go straight to a hospital emergency room when swelling spreads toward your eye or neck, or you have any trouble breathing or swallowing. Otherwise, a dentist is faster, cheaper and the right place for a tooth.
Is This Urgent?
What Counts as a Dental Emergency
A dental emergency is anything with real pain, bleeding, swelling, or a tooth that is broken or knocked loose. Call the same day for:
- Severe or throbbing toothache that pain relievers no longer touch
- A knocked-out tooth (time-critical, see below)
- A broken, cracked or chipped tooth, especially if it hurts
- A lost filling or a crown that fell off
- Swelling, a gum boil, or a dental abscess
- Bleeding that will not stop, or an injury to the jaw or gums
Some things can wait for a regular visit: a small chip with no pain, mild short-lived sensitivity, or food stuck between teeth that floss clears. When you call, describe what happened and we will tell you honestly whether you need to come in now or book a normal appointment.
First Aid
What to Do Right Now
Knocked-out tooth. Pick it up by the crown, never the root. Rinse it briefly if it is dirty, then place it back in the socket and bite gently on gauze. If you cannot reseat it, keep it in a cup of milk. Then get to a dentist within 30 to 60 minutes, which gives the best chance of saving it.
Broken or chipped tooth. Rinse your mouth with warm water, save any pieces, and hold a cold compress against the cheek to limit swelling. Avoid chewing on that side until we see you.
Bad toothache. Rinse with warm water and floss gently to remove any trapped food. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever as directed. Do not hold aspirin against the gum, which burns the tissue.
Lost filling or crown. Keep the crown if you have it, avoid chewing on that tooth, and call us to re-cement or replace it before the tooth shifts or breaks further.
Swelling or abscess. Rinse with warm salt water and call the same day, because infection can spread. If the swelling reaches your eye or neck, or you struggle to breathe or swallow, go to the emergency room now.
When in doubt, call and describe what happened. The American Dental Association also publishes first-aid steps for common dental emergencies.
When We Are Open
Emergency Dentist Sheepshead Bay: Same-Day Appointments
We hold room in the schedule for emergencies, so when you call in pain you are not pushed a week out. As a same-day dentist in Brooklyn, our goal at the first visit is simple: get you out of pain and stabilize the tooth, then talk through any longer plan once you are comfortable.
Our hours are Monday through Thursday until 7pm and Sunday until 5pm, which covers evenings after work and the weekend. We are closed Friday and Saturday. If a true emergency hits when we are closed, or the swelling is severe, go to a hospital emergency room, then follow up with us. For anxious patients, we offer nitrous oxide, also called laughing gas, to keep an urgent visit calm and comfortable.
Broken or Badly Decayed
Emergency Tooth Extraction in Brooklyn
Most emergencies are about saving the tooth, not removing it. A cracked or broken tooth is often rebuilt with a dental crown, and a tooth with an infected nerve is usually saved with root canal treatment rather than pulled. Dr. Cojocaru always looks for the option that keeps your own tooth first.
When a tooth is broken below the gum or too decayed to save, an emergency tooth extraction relieves the pain and stops the infection. We numb the area fully, remove the tooth gently, and talk you through replacing it later so the gap does not cause problems. You leave knowing the next step and the cost of it.
Cost and Insurance
What Emergency Dental Care Costs
An emergency exam with any needed X-rays generally runs about $100 to $300, and that visit tells you exactly what is wrong and what treatment costs before anything else happens. From there the price depends on the fix, whether that is a filling, a crown, a root canal or an extraction, so a small problem stays inexpensive and only complex work costs more.
We file with most insurance plans and tell you your expected share up front. Going to a hospital emergency room for a tooth usually means a large facility bill and a prescription for antibiotics, then a referral back to a dentist anyway, so a dental visit is almost always faster and cheaper. Ask about CareCredit and payment plans, and new patients can start with our $99 exam, cleaning and full-mouth X-rays.
Do Not Wait It Out
In Pain? Call and We Will Help
Dental pain rarely fixes itself, and a small problem caught today is cheaper and easier than the same problem next week. Call the office, tell us what happened, and we will get you seen. Dr. Cojocaru cares for emergency patients across Sheepshead Bay and southern Brooklyn.
Good to Know
Emergency Dental FAQs
What is classed as a dental emergency?
Severe tooth pain, a knocked-out or broken tooth, a lost filling or crown, bleeding that will not stop, and swelling or infection all count as dental emergencies. A small chip with no pain or brief sensitivity usually can wait for a regular appointment.
Where can I find emergency dental care near me?
If you are in Sheepshead Bay, Midwood or southern Brooklyn, call us at (718) 787-0212 for a same-day emergency visit during our open hours. Describe what happened and we will tell you whether to come in now or book a normal appointment.
Can I go to the ER for a toothache?
You can, but a hospital ER usually only gives antibiotics and pain medication, then refers you back to a dentist, after a large facility bill. Go to the ER for swelling near the eye or neck or trouble breathing or swallowing. Otherwise a dentist treats the actual cause.
How much does emergency dental care cost?
An emergency exam with X-rays generally runs about $100 to $300. The total then depends on the treatment needed, from a simple filling to a crown, root canal or extraction. We give you the exact cost before any treatment and file with most insurance.
What do I do if I have a dental emergency and no dentist?
Call us even if you are not a patient. We take new emergency patients and keep same-day slots. Meanwhile, rinse with warm water, use a cold compress for swelling, and keep any knocked-out tooth in milk until you are seen.
Can a dentist pull a badly broken or rotten tooth?
Yes. We remove broken or severely decayed teeth when they cannot be saved, with the area fully numbed for comfort. We will always check first whether a crown or root canal can save the tooth before recommending an extraction.
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Toothache or Broken Tooth? Call Now
We keep same-day emergency slots open at Dental Care of Brooklyn. Call the office and we will get you seen.