Broken Tooth?
Do Not Test It With Another Bite.
Get It Checked Today.
A broken, chipped, or cracked tooth can worsen with every bite — especially if it hurts, feels sharp, is sensitive to air or cold, or broke near the gumline. Prime Emergency Dental evaluates the damage, explains whether the tooth can be repaired or saved, reviews cost before treatment, and provides Same-Day Urgent Treatment Available when clinically appropriate.
A chipped tooth may look small, but a crack can run deeper than you think. Get the tooth evaluated before chewing turns a repairable problem into a bigger one.
The Real Question:
Can This Tooth Be Saved?
When a tooth breaks, timing matters. The fracture may be shallow, close to the nerve, below the gumline, or large enough to expose the inside of the tooth to bacteria. We evaluate the tooth, take X-rays, explain the severity, and give you clear options before anything begins.
Your visit is direct: exam, digital X-rays, diagnosis, treatment options, upfront cost review, and same-day urgent treatment when clinically appropriate. If you are nervous about treatment, tell us before we start. Nitrous oxide/laughing gas is available for anxious or nervous patients when clinically appropriate.
When a Broken Tooth
Needs Prompt Attention
A tiny cosmetic chip may not be urgent. But if the tooth is painful, sharp, sensitive, bleeding, swollen, or hard to chew on, it should be evaluated before the damage spreads.
Pain When Biting
Sharp pain with pressure can mean the tooth has a deeper crack or fracture that needs prompt evaluation.
Throbbing Pain After the Break
Constant pain may mean the nerve has been irritated, exposed, inflamed, or infected by the fracture.
Hot, Cold, or Air Sensitivity
Strong sensitivity may mean enamel or dentin is exposed, leaving the tooth vulnerable to deeper damage.
Large Piece Broken Off
When a significant portion of the tooth is missing, urgent stabilization or treatment may be needed.
Bleeding or Gum Injury
Bleeding near the broken area can indicate trauma to the gum, tooth, or supporting tissue.
Swelling Near the Tooth
Swelling near a broken tooth can signal infection, especially if the inside of the tooth is exposed.
You found us because something broke. Call first, walk in, or book online before the crack spreads.
A Repairable Tooth Today
May Not Stay Repairable.
Every Bite Can Push the Crack Deeper
Pressure from biting, chewing, or clenching can make a fracture worse. If the crack reaches the nerve, root, or below the gumline, treatment becomes more complicated. Prompt evaluation helps determine whether the tooth can be smoothed, bonded, stabilized, treated with root canal therapy, protected, or removed if it cannot be saved.
Cracks can deepen with every bite, making the tooth harder to restore
Exposed dentin or pulp allows bacteria inside the tooth and can lead to infection
A small chip can become a nerve problem if the damage is deeper than it looks
Earlier evaluation is often simpler than waiting until the tooth breaks further
Pain Pills May Quiet It.
The Broken Tooth Still Needs a Diagnosis.
Many patients try to manage a broken tooth with pain medicine, numbing gel, or antibiotics. Sometimes medication is appropriate, but medication alone does not repair the fracture or protect the tooth from deeper damage.
The Real Goal Is to Treat the Source
A broken tooth needs an exam and X-rays to determine how deep the fracture goes, whether the nerve is involved, whether infection is present, and whether the tooth can be repaired predictably. Pain medicine may reduce symptoms temporarily, and antibiotics may be appropriate for certain infections or swelling — but they do not bond tooth structure back together, seal a crack, rebuild missing tooth, treat an exposed nerve, or remove a non-restorable tooth.
Pain Pills Can Mask Symptoms
Medication may reduce pain temporarily, but biting pressure can continue spreading the fracture underneath.
Antibiotics Do Not Repair Teeth
Antibiotics do not seal cracks, restore missing tooth structure, protect exposed dentin, or fix a damaged nerve.
Treatment Targets the Cause
The real solution may be bonding, buildup, root canal treatment, extraction, temporary protection, or staged care based on diagnosis.
Some Symptoms Need Immediate Help
Serious facial trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, trouble breathing or swallowing, or rapidly worsening swelling should be evaluated medically right away.
Built for Broken Teeth,
Not Routine Scheduling.
Prime Emergency Dental is not built around routine cleanings or months-out appointments. Our team is prepared for urgent dental problems where patients need answers, options, and treatment direction today.
Broken Tooth Focus
We evaluate painful chips, cracks, fractures, sharp edges, lost fillings, and broken teeth that may need urgent stabilization or treatment.
Clear Diagnosis
We take X-rays, examine the fracture, and explain whether the tooth appears repairable, questionable, or non-restorable.
Same-Day Treatment Available
When clinically appropriate, treatment can often begin the same day instead of sending you home to keep chewing on a broken tooth.
Comfort-Focused Care
Numbing, pacing, and nitrous oxide/laughing gas are available when appropriate for anxious patients.
Nervous About Fixing It?
Tell Us Before We Start.
Broken teeth can feel scary because you do not know how bad the damage is or what treatment will involve. We explain what we see, review the cost before treatment, numb thoroughly, and move at a controlled pace. Nitrous oxide/laughing gas is available for anxious patients when clinically appropriate.
😌 Laughing Gas Available
Nitrous oxide can help anxious patients feel calmer during urgent dental treatment when appropriate.
🧊 Thorough Numbing
We numb carefully before treatment begins and pause if you need additional anesthetic.
🗣️ Clear Options First
You will know whether the tooth appears repairable, what treatment is recommended, and what it costs before care begins.
Fast Diagnosis.
Clear Repair Plan.
Your visit answers the questions that matter most: how bad is the break, can the tooth be saved, what does it cost, and what happens next?
Exam & Digital X-Rays
We evaluate how deep the break goes, whether the nerve is involved, and whether the root or surrounding bone is affected.
Repairability Review
We explain whether the tooth appears restorable, questionable, or non-restorable based on the exam and X-rays.
Upfront Treatment Options & Cost
Options may include smoothing, bonding, buildup, root canal treatment, temporary protection, extraction, or staged care. You see the cost before treatment starts.
Same-Day Urgent Treatment When Appropriate
When clinically appropriate, we repair, stabilize, protect, or remove the tooth the same visit so you are not left chewing on a broken tooth.
Aftercare & Next Steps
You leave with clear instructions, prescriptions if indicated, and a plan for any permanent restoration or follow-up care needed.
Focused on Urgent Tooth Problems.
Open Every Day.
A broken tooth should not sit for days while you try to reach a routine dental office. Prime Emergency Dental is built for patients who need same-day answers, clear pricing, and urgent treatment when appropriate.
Days a Week
Open daily from 9AM to 8PM, including weekends. Broken teeth do not wait for Monday.
Broken Tooth Visits
We evaluate chips, cracks, fractures, sharp edges, lost fillings, and painful broken teeth.
Laughing Gas Available
Nitrous oxide is available for anxious or nervous patients when clinically appropriate.
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Urgent Broken Tooth Help
Without Routine Dental Runaround.
A broken tooth can change quickly. What feels like a small chip may involve a deeper crack, exposed dentin, nerve irritation, lost filling, decay under an old restoration, or a fracture that extends below the gumline.
Prime Emergency Dental is located in Edmonds on Highway 99 and focuses only on urgent dental problems. We regularly see patients with chipped teeth, cracked teeth, painful fractures, broken fillings, sharp edges, swelling, tooth pain, and urgent extraction needs.
Call ahead if the tooth is painful, sharp, swollen, bleeding, or you are nervous about treatment so our team can prepare for your visit.
“This place is the best! They’re sooo friendly and calming and helped with my pain.” — Kirsten Bennett
Do not test the tooth with another bite. Call now and get it evaluated during open hours.
Before You Come In,
Common Questions
Everything you need before you call, walk in, or book online.
The cost depends on the exam, X-rays, and treatment needed and is always reviewed with you before treatment begins. You will not be surprised by treatment you did not agree to. Financing through Cherry, CareCredit, and Proceed Finance is available.
Not always. A tiny cosmetic chip without pain may not need same-day care. But a large chip, pain, sensitivity, sharp edges, swelling, bleeding, or a visible crack should be evaluated promptly before the damage gets worse.
In many cases, yes. Same-Day Urgent Treatment Available can include smoothing, bonding, emergency buildup, root canal treatment, temporary protection, or extraction depending on the fracture and clinical findings.
If you have the broken fragment, save it and bring it with you. Place it in milk or saliva if possible. Rinse gently with warm water, avoid chewing on that side, and do not put aspirin directly on the tooth or gum.
Many broken teeth can be saved, but it depends on how deep the fracture goes. If the crack extends below the gumline or into the root, extraction may be needed. We explain your options clearly after exam and X-rays.
Avoid chewing on the broken tooth, hard foods, sticky foods, and testing the tooth with your tongue or another bite. If the edge is sharp, dental or orthodontic wax can help protect your cheek or tongue until you are evaluated.
Yes. Nitrous oxide, also called laughing gas, is available for anxious or nervous patients when clinically appropriate. Let us know when you call, book, or arrive.
We are a fee-for-service office and see patients with and without insurance. Financing is available through Cherry, CareCredit, and Proceed Finance. We can also provide documentation you may submit to your insurer for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Go to the ER or call 911 if you have serious facial trauma, suspected jaw fracture, uncontrolled bleeding, trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling spreading into the throat or neck, or you feel severely ill. For a broken, chipped, or cracked tooth without those red flags, call us for urgent dental help.
Patients Came In Hurting.
Here’s What They Said.
"This place is the best! They’re sooo friendly and calming and helped with my pain. The dentist went above and beyond to accommodate me last minute and it was extremely refreshing to feel like my pain was being prioritized. Highly recommend"
— Kirsten Bennett"Dr. Chon, Destiny and Joy were so kind and helpful. I really appreciate their help at a time of great need. I highly recommend them especially in case of an emergency. Thank you very much! G. Hag."
— Grace C. Hager"My mother went in for an emergency dental procedure a couple days ago and Dr. Steve Chon took such amazing care of my mom. I cannot be more grateful! He was kind, gentle, friendly, cheerful, and extremely considerate."
— Jinshil YiBroken Tooth Today?
Get It Evaluated Fast.
Same-Day Urgent Treatment Available when clinically appropriate. Open daily 9AM–8PM, upfront pricing, financing available, and nitrous oxide/laughing gas available for anxious patients when appropriate.
Prime Emergency Dental · 22315 Highway 99, Suite G, Edmonds, WA 98026 · Open Daily · 9AM–8PM