Arlington Emergency Dentist With Same-Day Spots
Cracked tooth or sudden pain? Call us first thing.
Relief starts with finding the cause
When a tooth suddenly hurts, you need an Arlington emergency dentist who can see you now, not in three weeks. We keep same-day spots open for emergencies, and most days we get you in the day you call, even if you've never been here before.
Dr. Yousif Al Najafi starts by finding out why it hurts. A digital x-ray and an exam show us the problem, and we review the images with you on screen before we recommend anything.
Reasons to call today
- Tooth pain that keeps you up or won't ease with over-the-counter pain relief
- A cracked, chipped, or broken tooth
- A tooth that's loose or knocked out
- Swelling in your gums, face, or jaw
- A crown, filling, or bridge that came loose
If swelling spreads toward your eye or neck, or you have trouble breathing or swallowing, go to the nearest emergency room first.
What to do on the way here
Knocked-out tooth
Pick it up by the crown, not the root, and rinse it gently. Slide it back into the socket if you can, or keep it in a cup of milk, and call us right away.
Broken tooth
Rinse with warm water, save any pieces, and hold a cold compress to your cheek.
Lost crown or filling
Bring the crown with you and chew on the other side until you get here.
Your emergency visit
You call or text
Tell us what happened, and we'll give you the earliest open spot.
We find the problem
Digital x-rays and an exam show what's going on, and you see what we see.
We treat the pain
When time allows, we fix the problem the same day with a filling, bonding, a root canal, or by recementing a crown. If the tooth needs a lab-made crown, we protect it first and plan the rest of your restorative care with you.
You leave with a plan
You'll know what we did, what comes next, and what it costs before any further treatment begins.
Why Arlington patients call Enamyl Dentistry
The same dentist every time
Dr. Al Najafi sees you himself at the emergency visit and every follow-up.
Room in the schedule
We plan for emergencies, so a toothache doesn't turn into a week of waiting.
No surprises on cost
We check your benefits and walk you through the cost before treatment starts.
Insurance and financing for emergency care
We accept most major PPO plans, including Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, MetLife, Guardian, BlueCross BlueShield, and United Healthcare. Call with your plan details, and we'll confirm your coverage before we treat the tooth.
No insurance? Ask about our new-patient specials. Financing lets you take care of the pain today and spread the cost of any follow-up work over time.
New Patient Info
Frequently Asked Questions
Most days, yes. Call or text as early as you can, and our Arlington emergency dentist will fit you in as soon as possible. We don't offer after-hours visits, so reach us Monday to Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM, Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM, or on select Saturdays.
Yes, whenever our schedule allows. You don't need to be an existing patient to call, and your forms arrive by text so you can fill them out on the way.
Go to the ER for trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling that spreads toward your eye or neck, bleeding that won't stop with pressure, or a jaw injury. For a toothache, a broken tooth, or a lost crown, call an Arlington emergency dentist. An ER can ease the pain, but it can't repair the tooth.
Over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen, taken as the label directs, can help. Don't hold aspirin against the gum, which can burn the tissue. A cold compress on your cheek eases swelling.
Don't wait out a toothache
Pain rarely clears up on its own, and a cracked tooth can split further. Call or text as early in the day as you can, and we'll find you a same-day spot.