Northgate Tooth Pain Shouldn’t Become an All-Day Crisis.
Get the Source Diagnosed Today.
A throbbing tooth, swollen gum, broken tooth, lost crown, wisdom tooth flare-up, or infection can make it hard to sleep, chew, work, drive, or focus. Prime Emergency Dental is north of Seattle in Edmonds, open 7 days from 9AM–8PM, and built for urgent dental problems that need X-rays, clear answers, upfront cost review, and Same-Day Urgent Treatment Available when clinically appropriate.
If pain is getting stronger, swelling is starting, chewing is impossible, or you cannot sleep, do not wait for it to “settle down.” A dental problem usually needs the source diagnosed and treated.
Skip the Seattle Waitlist.
Get a Real Dental Plan Today.
Northgate and North Seattle patients often run into the same frustrating problem: nearby offices are booked, closed, or only able to give temporary advice. Prime Emergency Dental is built for the moment your dental problem cannot wait.
Your visit is direct: exam, digital X-rays, diagnosis, treatment options, exact cost reviewed before treatment, and Same-Day Urgent Treatment Available when clinically appropriate. If you are nervous, embarrassed, or worried treatment will hurt, tell us right away.
ER vs. Prime Emergency Dental
North Seattle patients often consider the ER when dental pain gets intense. Here is the practical difference before you spend hours waiting for care that may not treat the tooth itself.
Urgent Dental Problems
Handled With a Real Plan
When the problem cannot wait for a routine appointment, these are the situations where same-day urgent treatment can make a major difference.
Severe Toothache
Throbbing, pressure, nerve pain, or pain that keeps you awake needs a diagnosis — not just another temporary fix.
Tooth Abscess & Infection
Swelling, pus, gum bumps, fever, or a bad taste can signal infection that should be evaluated promptly.
Broken or Cracked Tooth
A cracked tooth can worsen quickly, especially if chewing hurts, the nerve is exposed, or the tooth is cutting your mouth.
Urgent Extraction
If a tooth is too infected, broken, loose, or damaged to save, same-day extraction is available when clinically appropriate.
Wisdom Tooth Flare-Up
Jaw pain, gum swelling, pressure, bad taste, or difficulty opening can come from an infected or impacted wisdom tooth.
Lost Crown or Filling
An exposed tooth can become sensitive, painful, or infected if it stays unprotected too long.
You do not have to keep checking the mirror, avoiding chewing, or hoping the swelling goes down. Call now and get the tooth evaluated today.
Pain Medicine May Quiet It.
It Will Not Fix the Source.
Seattle Delays Can Turn a Tooth Problem Into a Bigger One
Northgate and North Seattle patients often wait because nearby offices are booked or because they hope the pain will settle down. But dental infections, cracked teeth, exposed nerves, and abscesses commonly progress. Medication may reduce symptoms temporarily, but it does not remove decay, repair a crack, drain an abscess, treat an infected nerve, or stabilize a broken tooth.
Pain medication may mask symptoms but does not fix the tooth
Infection can spread into bone, gums, face, or neighboring teeth
Swelling near the throat or neck can become a medical emergency
Waiting can turn a simpler visit into a more complex procedure
Antibiotics Are Not Automatic.
The Tooth Still Needs a Diagnosis.
Many patients hope antibiotics or pain pills will make the problem go away. Sometimes medication is appropriate, but medication alone often does not fix the dental source.
ADA-Informed Guidance: Treat the Dental Source
American Dental Association guidance recommends dental treatment instead of relying on antibiotics for many tooth-related pain and localized swelling situations when dental treatment is available. Antibiotics may be needed for certain infections, spreading swelling, fever, or other medical concerns — but they are not a substitute for an exam, X-rays, diagnosis, and treatment of the source.
Pain Pills Can Mask Symptoms
Ibuprofen, acetaminophen, or other medicine may reduce pain temporarily, but the tooth can continue breaking down underneath.
Antibiotics Do Not Repair Teeth
Antibiotics do not remove decay, seal a crack, restore lost tooth structure, or eliminate a dead nerve inside the tooth.
Treatment Targets the Cause
The real solution may be drainage, root canal treatment, extraction, repair, or another procedure based on the diagnosis.
Some Symptoms Need Immediate Help
Trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling into the throat or neck, severe fever, or rapidly worsening symptoms should be evaluated medically right away.
Built for Dental Pain,
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 today.
Focused on Urgent Dental Problems
We help patients with tooth pain, swelling, infection, broken teeth, wisdom tooth flare-ups, and urgent extractions.
Clear Diagnosis
We take X-rays, explain what is happening in plain language, and give you a direct plan instead of vague advice.
Same-Day Treatment Available
When clinically appropriate, treatment can often begin the same day instead of sending you home to keep suffering.
Comfort-Focused Care
Thorough numbing, controlled pacing, and nitrous oxide/laughing gas available when appropriate for anxious patients.
Nervous About Treatment?
Tell Us Before We Start.
Many urgent dental patients are already overwhelmed before they arrive. We explain what is happening, review your options and cost before treatment, numb thoroughly, and move at a controlled pace. Nitrous oxide, also called laughing gas, is available for anxious or nervous patients when clinically appropriate.
😌 Laughing Gas Available
Nitrous oxide may help eligible anxious patients feel calmer during treatment when appropriate for the patient and procedure.
🧊 Thorough Numbing
Our goal is pressure, not sharp pain. If you feel sharp pain, we stop and add more anesthetic.
🗣️ Clear Communication
You will know what we see, what we recommend, and what it costs before treatment begins.
Straightforward Visit.
No Seattle Runaround.
The goal is simple: diagnose the problem, explain your options, review cost clearly, and treat the urgent dental problem when clinically appropriate.
Call Ahead, Walk In, or Book Online
Call (425) 864-7600, walk in during open hours, or book online before you leave Northgate. Calling ahead helps us prepare for your specific urgent dental problem.
Exam, Digital X-Rays & Diagnosis
We examine the problem area, take needed X-rays, and explain what appears to be causing the pain, swelling, break, or infection.
Treatment Options & Exact Cost
You receive clear options and exact cost before treatment starts. No surprise treatment. No pressure. You decide.
Same-Day Urgent Treatment Available
Extractions, abscess care, broken tooth treatment, root canal treatment, and infection management can often be handled the same visit when clinically appropriate.
North Seattle Has Dentists.
You Need One Who Can See You Today.
When you are in pain, “next available appointment” is not enough. Prime Emergency Dental is designed around same-day urgent dental decisions, not routine cleaning schedules.
North of Seattle
A straightforward route from Northgate toward Edmonds, with free parking directly in front of the office.
Days a Week
Open daily from 9AM to 8PM, including weekends and holidays.
Laughing Gas Available
Nitrous oxide is available for anxious or nervous patients when clinically appropriate.
Google Rating
100+ Google reviews from patients who needed urgent dental help and clear answers fast.
“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.” — Grace C. Hager
Do not close this page and keep waiting in pain. Call before the tooth gets worse.
Before You Come In,
Common Questions
Straight answers before you leave Northgate for an urgent dental visit.
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 for eligible patients. We see patients with and without insurance.
Prime Emergency Dental is about 9–11 miles from Northgate, depending on your exact starting point. Our address is 22315 Highway 99, Suite G, Edmonds, WA 98026. Free parking is directly in front of the office.
If a Northgate dentist can diagnose and treat you today, that may be fine. The problem is availability. Many general dental offices are built around routine schedules and may not have time for same-day urgent treatment. Prime Emergency Dental is built for fast diagnosis, clear pricing, and treatment when clinically appropriate.
Go to the ER or call 911 if you have trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, swelling spreading into the throat or neck, serious facial trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, or you feel severely ill. For most tooth pain, broken teeth, abscesses, and extraction needs without those red flags, a dentist is usually needed to treat the dental source.
Sometimes medication is appropriate, but antibiotics and pain medicine alone often do not fix the dental source. Pain pills may temporarily reduce symptoms, and antibiotics may be needed for certain infections or spreading swelling, but they do not repair a cracked tooth, remove decay, drain an abscess, treat an infected nerve, or remove a non-restorable tooth. We evaluate first, then explain whether medication, treatment, or both are appropriate.
In many cases, yes. After your exam and X-rays, we explain your diagnosis, treatment options, and exact cost. If treatment is clinically appropriate and you choose to proceed, Same-Day Urgent Treatment Available for many urgent dental problems.
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 so we can discuss whether it is a good option for your visit.
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.
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 and Dr. Steve Chon took such amazing care of my mom. He was kind, gentle, friendly, cheerful, and extremely considerate. I cannot be more grateful!"
— Jinshil YiNorth Seattle —
Do Not Let Tooth Pain Take Over.
Same-Day Urgent Treatment Available for Northgate and North Seattle patients when clinically appropriate. Open 7 days, 9AM–8PM, with upfront pricing, nitrous/laughing gas available for anxious patients, and no referral needed.
Prime Emergency Dental · 22315 Highway 99, Suite G, Edmonds, WA 98026 · Open Daily 9AM–8PM · About 9–11 Miles from Northgate Seattle