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Emergency Dentist Serving Lakewood and Denver

Get prompt, gentle emergency care 7 days a week for toothaches, abscesses, infections, broken teeth, injuries, root canals, and extractions. Same-day appointments may be available. Call 303-222-1414 as early as possible for today’s availability.

Same-Day Emergency Appointments

Severe tooth pain, swelling, an abscess, a broken or knocked-out tooth, a lost crown or filling, or a dental injury should be evaluated promptly.

Call 303-222-1414 as early as possible. Same-day appointments may be available, and calling ahead helps us reserve enough time for an examination and treatment.

Urgent Dental Care in Lakewood & Denver

What Counts as a Dental Emergency?

A dental emergency is a painful, infectious, traumatic or rapidly worsening problem that should not wait for a routine appointment. Early evaluation can relieve pain, identify the cause and help protect your tooth and overall health.

Star Dental welcomes new and existing patients for emergency care seven days a week. Our team treats adults and children, accepts Health First Colorado Medicaid and most PPO plans, and has Spanish-speaking staff available every day.

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Problems We Evaluate

Common Dental Emergencies We Treat

The right treatment depends on the cause of the problem. We begin with an examination and the appropriate digital X-rays so the dentist can explain your options.

Severe Toothache

Constant, sharp or throbbing pain may come from decay, a damaged nerve, infection, a cracked tooth or another condition that needs diagnosis.

Abscess, Infection or Swelling

Painful swelling, pus, fever, a bad taste or facial tenderness can signal an infection. A dental abscess needs urgent professional care and will not resolve on its own.

Broken, Chipped or Cracked Tooth

Prompt care can protect the tooth, smooth sharp edges, address exposed inner tooth structure and reduce the risk of further damage.

Knocked-Out or Loose Permanent Tooth

Time matters. Call immediately and keep a knocked-out permanent tooth moist while traveling to the office.

Lost Filling or Crown

A missing restoration can leave the tooth sensitive and vulnerable. We can evaluate the tooth and determine whether repair or replacement is appropriate.

Dental or Mouth Injury

Falls, sports injuries and accidents can damage teeth, gums, lips or the jaw. Serious facial or jaw trauma may require hospital care.

Unsure Whether It Can Wait?

Call and describe your symptoms. Our team can help determine how urgently you should be seen and reserve appropriate appointment time.

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Before You Arrive

What to Do During a Dental Emergency

Call first whenever possible. These practical steps may help protect the area while you travel to the office.

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Call and Explain What Happened

Tell us where it hurts, when it started, whether you have swelling or fever, and whether the problem followed an injury.

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For a Toothache

Rinse gently with warm water and floss carefully if food may be caught between teeth. Do not place aspirin directly on the tooth or gums.

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For a Knocked-Out Permanent Tooth

Handle the tooth by the crown, not the root. If it cannot be placed gently back in position, keep it moist in milk or a tooth-preservation product and come in immediately. Do not reinsert a baby tooth.

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For Swelling or a Broken Tooth

Rinse gently and place a cold compress on the outside of the face. Save any tooth fragments and bring them with you. Do not apply household glue to a tooth or crown.

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For Bleeding

Apply gentle pressure with clean gauze. If bleeding will not stop, or the injury is severe, go to the nearest emergency room.

Important: Trouble breathing or swallowing, serious facial or jaw trauma, rapidly spreading swelling, or uncontrolled bleeding requires emergency medical care. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Your Emergency Visit

What to Expect at Star Dental

STEP 1

Call for Today’s Availability

Call as early as possible and describe your symptoms. Same-day appointments may be available, and calling ahead helps us reserve appropriate time.

STEP 2

Focused Examination

The dentist evaluates the painful or injured area and may take digital or panoramic X-rays when needed.

STEP 3

Clear Treatment Options

We explain what is causing the problem, what needs attention now and the available treatment choices.

STEP 4

Relief and Follow-Up

When appropriate, treatment can begin during the emergency visit. Some conditions require a later visit or referral for definitive care.

Treatment Depends on the Diagnosis

Emergency dentistry is not one procedure. After evaluating the tooth and surrounding tissues, the dentist may recommend treatment to stop pain, control infection, repair damage or remove a tooth that cannot be predictably restored.

Possible care may include a filling or crown repair, root canal treatment, treatment of an abscess, extraction, stabilization of an injured tooth, or a temporary measure followed by definitive treatment.

Painful tooth: Identify whether the cause is decay, infection, fracture, gum disease or another condition.
Swelling or abscess: Address the source of infection and determine whether drainage, dental treatment or medication is appropriate.
Broken restoration or tooth: Protect the tooth and determine whether it can be repaired or needs a different treatment.
Injury: Evaluate the tooth, bite, gums and jaw and refer for hospital care when the injury is beyond the scope of a dental office.

Why Patients Choose Us

Emergency Dental Care Built Around Access

Open 7 DaysWeekend and Sunday availability helps patients get evaluated without waiting for a traditional weekday schedule.

Same-Day AppointmentsSame-day emergency appointments may be available. Call early so we can reserve appropriate time.

New Patients WelcomeYou do not need to be an established Star Dental patient to call about an urgent dental problem.

Adults and ChildrenOur family-friendly office evaluates emergency dental concerns for patients of different ages.

Spanish-Speaking StaffSpanish-speaking team members are available every day to help patients understand their care.

Medicaid and PPO PlansHealth First Colorado Medicaid and most PPO plans are accepted. Benefits and coverage are verified for each patient.

Emergency Dentist FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an emergency dentist or the hospital emergency room?

Call a dentist promptly for severe tooth pain, an abscess, localized swelling, a broken tooth, a lost restoration or another urgent dental problem. Call 911 or go to an emergency room for trouble breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, serious facial or jaw trauma, or swelling that may affect your airway or eye.

Do you accept same-day emergency appointments?

Same-day appointments may be available. Call 303-222-1414 as early as possible and tell us about your symptoms so we can reserve appropriate time.

Can I walk in without an appointment?

Yes, walk-ins are accepted. Calling ahead is still recommended because emergency visits vary in complexity and we want to allow enough time for examination, X-rays and treatment.

Are you open for dental emergencies on Saturday and Sunday?

Star Dental is open seven days a week, including Saturday and Sunday. Call for current availability. We do not claim to provide 24-hour clinical treatment.

Do you accept new emergency patients?

Yes. New patients are welcome. Bring a photo ID and insurance information if available; new-patient forms are completed at the office.

Do you accept Medicaid for emergency dental care?

Star Dental accepts Health First Colorado Medicaid. Coverage depends on active eligibility, the diagnosis and applicable program requirements. If you do not know your Medicaid number, our team can often help look it up.

Do you accept other dental insurance?

We accept most PPO plans, including plans from Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, MetLife and Guardian. Benefits and patient responsibility are confirmed individually.

Will antibiotics cure a dental abscess?

An abscess needs urgent dental evaluation because the source of infection usually requires dental treatment. Medication may be appropriate in some situations, but it does not replace diagnosis and definitive care.

Can a knocked-out permanent tooth be saved?

Sometimes, especially when treatment begins quickly. Handle the tooth by the crown, keep it moist and call immediately. Do not scrub the root, and do not attempt to reinsert a knocked-out baby tooth.

Will I receive treatment during the first emergency visit?

When appropriate and time allows, treatment may begin at the emergency visit. The exact plan depends on the diagnosis, your health, treatment complexity and informed consent. Some cases require follow-up treatment or referral.

Do you have Spanish-speaking staff?

Yes. Spanish-speaking staff members are available every day.

Dental Pain or Swelling Should Not Wait

Call Star Dental for emergency dental care in Lakewood and Denver. We are open seven days a week, welcome new patients, and may have same-day appointments available.

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TODAY’S REGULAR HOURS

Open 7 days for Denver and Lakewood patients

Monday–Thursday: 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. • Friday–Sunday: 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

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Emergency dental resource center

Find the Right Information for Your Dental Problem

Use these focused guides to understand symptoms, protect your tooth before the appointment and learn which treatment paths a dentist may discuss after an examination.

Symptoms and immediate next steps

What Is a Dental Emergency?Decide what needs prompt dental care and when hospital care comes first.Severe ToothacheUnderstand common causes, warning signs and safe steps before your visit.Tooth Infection or AbscessRecognize pain, fever, drainage and other infection warning signs.Facial or Gum SwellingLearn when swelling needs prompt dental evaluation or emergency medical care.Broken or Chipped ToothWhat to do after a fracture and how the tooth may be restored.Knocked-Out ToothImmediate handling and storage steps that may help protect the tooth.Lost Filling or CrownProtect the tooth and learn when the problem needs urgent care.Dental Injury or TraumaKnow what to do after a mouth, jaw or tooth injury.

Treatment and appointment guides

Emergency Root CanalHow treatment may relieve infection and preserve a natural tooth.Tooth ExtractionsWhen removal may be appropriate and what the procedure involves.Wisdom-Tooth PainEvaluation, removal and optional sedation information for painful wisdom teeth.Saturday & Sunday DentistPlan care around weekend availability at Star Dental.

Need care now? Star Dental is open seven days, including Saturday and Sunday. Call 303-222-1414 for appointment availability.

PATIENT GUIDES

Helpful Reading for Your Next Step

Root canal vs. extraction decision guideSee how a dentist evaluates whether a painful or infected tooth can be saved.Read the guide →Severe pain after an extractionReview dry-socket warning signs and when to call or seek emergency care.Read the guide →

LOCAL OFFICE INFORMATION

Emergency dental care near southwest Denver and Lakewood

Our one office is on South Sheridan Boulevard at Florida Avenue, near the Denver–Lakewood boundary. If you have tooth pain, swelling, a broken tooth or another urgent concern, call so the team can explain current availability and the safest next step.

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EMERGENCY DENTIST NEAR YOU

Plan your emergency dental visit

The emergency near-me guide covers directions, what to bring, current appointment availability and the symptoms that need emergency medical care.

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