Emergency dentist in Jupiter, FL.

If you need an emergency dentist in Jupiter for a toothache, broken tooth, lost filling, swelling or another urgent dental concern, call Jupiter Smile Care Dentistry so our team can discuss your symptoms and current appointment availability. Emergency dentistry begins with identifying the cause of the problem and helping you understand the safest next step.

When to call an emergency dentist in Jupiter

Call our office if you develop significant tooth pain, a broken or chipped tooth, a lost restoration, pain when biting, localized swelling or another dental concern that cannot comfortably wait for a routine visit. Describe what happened, when symptoms started and whether you have swelling, bleeding, fever or facial injury.

What happens during an urgent dental visit?

An emergency visit begins with an evaluation. Dr. Christiane Rocha may recommend an examination, dental imaging when appropriate and testing of the affected tooth or surrounding tissues. The immediate goal is to identify the problem and explain what treatment or follow-up is appropriate.

Depending on the diagnosis, care may involve a restoration, crown, extraction, medication when clinically appropriate, a follow-up visit or referral to a specialist. Root canal treatment is referred to an endodontist when indicated, and impacted wisdom teeth are referred to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.

Can you guarantee a same-day emergency appointment?

No. We try to accommodate urgent dental concerns as soon as possible during office hours, but same-day availability depends on the schedule and the nature of the problem. Calling the office is the best way to find out what is available. An online request does not reserve an appointment.

When should I seek emergency medical care instead?

Dental offices are not substitutes for hospital emergency care. For trouble breathing or swallowing, rapidly spreading facial or neck swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, severe facial trauma or another potentially life-threatening problem, seek emergency medical care immediately or call 911.

Broken tooth or lost filling

A broken tooth or lost filling can expose sensitive tooth structure and sometimes weaken the remaining tooth. Avoid chewing directly on the area and call for an evaluation. Depending on the amount of damage, treatment may involve a tooth-colored filling, dental crown or another treatment plan.

What about a tooth that may need extraction?

Not every painful tooth needs to be removed. We first evaluate whether the tooth is restorable and discuss appropriate options. If extraction is indicated, visit our tooth extraction page for more information.

Emergency dental care in Abacoa Commons

Jupiter Smile Care Dentistry is located at 4600 Military Trail, Suite 219 in Abacoa Commons. Our posted hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. During office hours, call (561) 844-0715 first so we can discuss your symptoms and the earliest available appointment.

Emergency dentist in Jupiter, Florida

If you are dealing with dental pain or an urgent problem, call Jupiter Smile Care Dentistry at (561) 844-0715. You can also review our contact and directions page before your visit.

Patient resource: American Dental Association