If you feel that you need to see an emergency dentist in Fort Lauderdale immediately, call Dr. Stanton. He specializes in emergency treatment and pain relief. Whether it is something as simple as a tooth filling or a complicated procedure such as a surgical tooth extraction, we can provide you with same-day emergency care. If you're in need of emergency dental care in Fort Lauderdale during regular hours, please contact our office at (954) 568-9788.
Do You Have a Dental Emergency? Fort Lauderdale, FL
Have you been involved in an accident that knocked out one or several of your teeth? Has a toothache kept you from sleeping or eating properly? Did one of your dental crowns or fillings fall out? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need the immediate care of a Fort Lauderdale emergency dentist.
What exactly is an emergency dentist? Simply put, an emergency dentist is a general dentist or dental specialist who is available to help you immediately. Dental emergencies can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere — but they always seem to strike when you are least expecting them and completely unprepared. Whatever the circumstances, you are in pain and you need help fast.
Common Dental Emergencies We Treat
Severe Toothache
A persistent, throbbing toothache is often a sign of deep decay, an abscess, or an infection that has reached the tooth's nerve. Left untreated, dental infections can spread to other parts of the body and become life-threatening. If over-the-counter pain relievers aren't helping and the pain is keeping you awake, you need emergency care immediately.
Knocked-Out (Avulsed) Tooth
A tooth that has been completely knocked out requires immediate action — ideally within 30 minutes. Pick up the tooth by the crown (never the root), gently rinse with water if dirty, and try to place it back in the socket. If that isn't possible, store it in milk or between your cheek and gum. Call our office immediately — with fast treatment, a knocked-out tooth can often be saved.
Broken, Chipped, or Cracked Tooth
A tooth that cracks or breaks can expose the sensitive inner layers to bacteria, leading to infection and further damage. Even a small chip can worsen over time if not treated. Rinse your mouth with warm water, apply a cold compress to reduce swelling, and come see us right away.
Lost Filling or Crown
When a filling or crown falls out, the underlying tooth structure is exposed and vulnerable to decay and sensitivity. While not always immediately painful, a lost restoration should be treated as an urgent matter to prevent more extensive damage.
Dental Abscess
An abscess is a pocket of pus caused by a bacterial infection, often appearing as a painful, swollen bump on the gums. Symptoms may include fever, facial swelling, a salty taste in your mouth, and throbbing pain. A dental abscess will not heal on its own and requires prompt professional treatment to prevent the infection from spreading.
Soft Tissue Injuries
Cuts, punctures, or tears to the lips, cheeks, tongue, or gums should be cleaned with warm water and evaluated. Apply pressure with sterile gauze to control bleeding. If bleeding doesn't stop after 15 minutes, seek emergency care.
What to Do in a Dental Emergency
- Stay calm. Panic makes everything worse. Take a deep breath and assess the situation.
- Call Stanton Smiles immediately at (954) 568-9788. Our team will triage your situation and get you in as soon as possible — often the same day.
- Control bleeding with clean gauze and gentle pressure.
- Manage pain and swelling with a cold compress applied to the outside of the cheek (20 minutes on, 20 minutes off).
- Preserve any broken or knocked-out tooth fragments in milk or saline solution and bring them with you.
- Avoid aspirin placed directly on the gums — this can burn tissue. Take oral pain relievers as directed.
Emergency Dental Care Fort Lauderdale — Why Stanton Smiles?
If you reach out to us in an emergency situation, we promise to be prompt and do our best to treat your dental pain as soon as possible. Dr. Stanton is always on call for Fort Lauderdale emergency dental care, having aided thousands of Fort Lauderdale residents in urgent situations over his 20+ years of practice.
Often, pain is the result of an underlying condition such as deep tooth decay or advanced gum disease. To avoid these dental emergencies, we strongly encourage everyone to stay current with routine visits and checkups. However, we understand that accidents cannot always be prevented — and when they happen, you need a dentist who can see you today, not next week.
Our Fort Lauderdale office is equipped with advanced diagnostic technology including digital X-rays and 3D cone beam CT imaging, allowing Dr. Stanton to quickly identify the source of your pain and begin treatment immediately. We offer same-day crowns, root canal therapy, extractions, and dental infection management — all under one roof.
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifies as a dental emergency?
Any situation involving severe pain, uncontrolled bleeding, a knocked-out permanent tooth, or signs of infection (swelling, fever, pus) qualifies as a dental emergency. If you're unsure whether your situation is urgent, call us at (954) 568-9788 — we would rather you call and not need us than need us and not call.
Do you accept walk-ins for dental emergencies?
We always try to accommodate same-day emergency patients. While calling ahead is preferred so we can prepare for your arrival, we will do our best to see walk-in emergency patients as quickly as possible.
How much does an emergency dentist visit cost?
The cost depends on the treatment needed. An emergency examination with X-rays typically starts around $150–$250. We accept most dental insurance plans and will provide a clear cost estimate before beginning any treatment.
Should I go to the ER or an emergency dentist?
For dental-specific issues — tooth pain, broken teeth, lost fillings, abscesses — an emergency dentist is the right choice. Hospital ERs generally cannot provide definitive dental treatment; they may prescribe antibiotics or pain medication but will refer you to a dentist for actual care. Go to the ER if you have: uncontrolled bleeding that doesn't stop with pressure, a broken or dislocated jaw, or severe facial trauma involving bones.
Same-Day Emergency Dentist Fort Lauderdale, FL — Call Now
Don't let dental pain control your life. Dr. Robert B. Stanton and the team at Stanton Smiles provide compassionate, fast-acting emergency dental care to patients throughout Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Wilton Manors, Pompano Beach, and all of Broward County. With over 20 years of experience and a commitment to same-day treatment, we are the emergency dentist Fort Lauderdale trusts. Call (954) 568-9788 now for immediate assistance or schedule online.