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Same Day Emergency Appointments Available – Easy access via SR-18 and I-5
Dental Emergency? Call Now & Get Same-Day Care
Dental emergencies can’t wait. Whether you’re experiencing severe tooth pain, a broken tooth, or another urgent issue, our team at South Sound Dental Care is here to help. We offer same-day appointments whenever possible to get you out of pain and back to feeling your best. Call us now to schedule immediate care.
Emergency Dental Care Near Auburn – Fast, Reliable Relief When You Need It
If you’re facing a dental emergency in Auburn and need urgent care, call us right away. While we offer online scheduling, the quickest way to secure an emergency appointment is by speaking with our team directly. This allows us to assess your situation and get you seen as soon as possible.
Once your appointment is confirmed, we’ll provide any necessary details and ask a few brief questions to ensure you receive the best possible care. If you’re a new patient, you can speed up your check-in by completing our New Patient Paperwork in advance. Don’t have a printer? No problem—forms will be available when you arrive.
Don’t let a dental emergency wait. Call now to schedule your appointment and get the care you need.
What To Do If You Are Experiencing A Dental Emergency
Tooth Ache
Begin by thoroughly cleaning around the sore tooth. Use warm salt water and rinse your mouth to remove any food trapped between teeth. DO NOT use aspirin on the aching tooth or on the gum. If you experience facial swelling, apply a cold compress to the area. For temporary pain relief, acetaminophen is recommended. Please contact us for an appointment if the pain persists for more than a day.
Cut Or Bitten Tongue, Lip Or Cheek
Apply ice to any bruised areas. For bleeding, apply firm, but gentle, pressure with a sterile gauze or a clean cloth. If bleeding does not stop after applying pressure to the area or persists longer than 15 minutes, go to an emergency room.
Broken Tooth
If you break a tooth rinse the area with warm water and put a cold compress over the facial area of the injury. If you broke a tooth with a crown, please bring in that crown.
Knocked Out Permanent Tooth
In the case of knocking out a complete tooth, recover the tooth holding it by the crown and not the root. Rinse it off but do not clean or handle it more than necessary. Reinsert the tooth into the socket, holding it in place with a clean piece of gauze or cloth. If the tooth cannot be reinserted, carry it in a cup containing milk or water. Time is essential so call us right away for immediate attention!
Possible Broken Jaw
If you injure your jaw, tie your mouth closed with a handkerchief, tie, or towel. Go to the emergency room right away.
Bleeding After A Baby Tooth Falls Out
If bleeding occurs after your child has lost a baby tooth, fold a piece of gauze and place it tightly over the bleeding area. Have the child bite down on the gauze for 15 minutes. If bleeding continues, see the dentist.
We Are In-Network!
We work with most insurance plans!
No Insurance? No Problem!
If you don’t have dental insurance, we offer a $49 Emergency Visit Rate that includes an exam and an x-ray. We also offer a membership style discount program for those without insurance wanting routine care.
Find Us Easily in Tacoma
South Sound Dental Care is conveniently located near Highway 16 at the Union Ave exit in Tacoma. We are less than a thirty-minute drive from Auburn. Getting here quickly and efficiently is another reason to choose us as your emergency dentist for Auburn.
South Sound Dental Care
If you need an emergency dentist in Auburn, WA call our office right away (253) 473-4303! We will do everything we can to work you into our schedule if your emergency is during regular business hours or connect with you the doctor after hours.