Same-Day Emergency Dental Care in Springfield
If you think you have a dental emergency, call before you come in. Tell us what happened and how you feel, and we’ll schedule you for the first available appointment, often that same day.
- Phone: 417-882-8222
- Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8 AM–5 PM
- Address: 1705 E. Primrose St., Springfield, MO 65804
- After hours: Call our office after hours and leave a voicemail with your name, phone number, and symptoms. We will return your call early the next working day to get your appointment scheduled.
- New patients: You don’t need to be a current patient to call us with an emergency.
Is It a Dental Emergency?
Some dental problems need care right away, some can wait until we open, and some can safely wait a few days.
Call us the same day if any of these apply:
- Severe pain that over-the-counter medicine doesn’t control
- A tooth that is knocked out, loose, or pushed out of place
- Bleeding that won’t stop
- Swelling or a bump on your gums or face
- A cracked or broken tooth
If you aren’t sure, call anyway. It’s always better to be safe than sorry.
Go to the emergency room or call 911 if you experience the following:
- Swelling that spreads toward your eye or neck
- Trouble breathing or swallowing
- A possible broken jaw
- A head injury
- Bleeding that won’t stop with firm pressure
What to Do Before You Arrive
What you do in the first hour can make a big difference, especially with a knocked-out tooth. Here’s what to do for the most common emergencies.
Emergency Dentist FAQ
Keen Smiles is open Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and we save time for same-day emergency visits during those hours. If experiencing dental pain after regular working hours, call our office after hours and leave a voicemail with your name, phone number, and symptoms, and we will return your call early the next working day to get your appointment scheduled. For swelling that affects your breathing or swallowing, a jaw injury, or uncontrolled bleeding, go to the nearest emergency room.
An emergency room can treat severe infections, control bleeding, and manage pain, but most can’t repair a tooth. You’ll usually still need to see a dentist, so call us as soon as we open.
Yes. If you’re in pain, call us, even if you don’t have dental insurance. Our Keen Care Plan is an in-office dental membership plan for patients without insurance. For $40 a month, members get all their cleanings, exams, and x-rays per year, PLUS a free emergency exam with X-rays and savings on restorative care. We’ll go over your options and costs before we start any work. Ask about the plan when you call, or explore all our financial options.
No. New patients with a dental emergency can call 417-882-8222, and we’ll fit you in as soon as we can.
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Hear From Our Patients
Had an emergency that came up and they got me right in and did an extremely professional job. So caring and helpful. This is a top notch Dentist. I highly recommend Dr. Wilkinson!
– Lauren F.
