Fast Emergency Dentistry for Hilliard & Columbus, OH
In pain right now? Call 614-363-0030 or book an emergency visit online and we’ll get you in as quickly as possible. Already have a treatment plan from another dentist? Your second opinion is free, and patients without insurance have an affordable option through the Just Smiles Dental Plan. New patients who book online also get free initial oral sedation after their comprehensive exam, a $450 value.
What Counts as a Dental Emergency?
A dental emergency is any problem with your teeth, gums, or jaw that needs treatment within hours to stop pain, control bleeding, treat infection, or save a tooth. Severe toothaches, broken teeth, knocked-out teeth, and facial swelling all qualify.
Some problems can wait a day or two. A small chip with no pain, a crown that came off a tooth that doesn’t hurt, or mild sensitivity to cold usually just needs a prompt appointment. If you aren’t sure which category you’re in, call us and describe what’s going on, even after hours. We’ll tell you how soon you need to come in.
Go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 if facial swelling makes it hard to breathe or swallow, if you have a high fever along with a swollen jaw, or if bleeding won’t stop after 10 to 15 minutes of firm pressure. Those signs can point to a spreading infection or an injury that needs hospital care first. Once you’re stable, we can treat the tooth.
In Pain Right Now? Call Our Hilliard Office.
If you’re dealing with any of these, call us right away or book an emergency visit online. The sooner we see you, the better the chance we can save the tooth and stop the pain.
Call us right away for:
- Severe or sudden tooth pain
- Broken, cracked, or knocked-out tooth
- Swollen jaw, gums, or face
- Lost filling or crown
- Dental abscess or signs of infection
How Do We Treat a Toothache and Other Dental Emergencies?
At Just Smiles, every emergency visit starts with an exam and digital X-rays to find the cause of your pain. We relieve the pain first, then repair the problem with a filling, crown, root canal, or extraction, at the same visit or a follow-up scheduled soon after.
A toothache is usually a symptom of something underneath: a deep cavity, a cracked tooth, or an infection in the pulp, the soft tissue inside the tooth that holds its nerves and blood supply. Treating the pain without finding the cause just means it comes back.
- Tooth fillings repair cavities and small breaks with tooth-colored, metal-free material.
- Dental crowns cover and protect a tooth that’s cracked, broken, or weakened by a large filling.
- Root canals remove infected pulp to stop the pain, keep the infection from spreading, and save your natural tooth.
- Tooth extractions remove a tooth that can’t be saved, including impacted wisdom teeth.
If a tooth does need to come out, we’ll walk you through replacement options like dental implants before the gap leads to shifting teeth or bone loss.
What Should You Do Before Your Emergency Visit?
Call us first, then protect the tooth until you arrive. Rinse with warm water, use a cold compress for swelling, and take an over-the-counter pain reliever as directed. For a knocked-out tooth, the first 30 to 60 minutes matter most.
- Knocked-out tooth: Pick it up by the crown (the chewing surface) and avoid touching the root. Rinse it gently and try to set it back in the socket. If it won’t go back, keep it in a cup of milk and come in right away.
- Toothache: Rinse with warm salt water and floss gently to clear anything stuck between your teeth. Avoid putting aspirin directly on your gums, since it can burn the tissue.
- Broken or chipped tooth: Save any pieces, rinse your mouth, and hold a cold compress on your cheek to keep swelling down.
- Lost filling or crown: Keep the crown and bring it with you. Chew on the other side until we can see you.
- Swelling or abscess: Leave it alone and call us the same day. Go to the ER if swelling spreads toward your eye or neck or affects your breathing.
If dental visits make you anxious, tell us when you call. We offer nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation, so fear doesn’t have to delay treatment. See how sedation dentistry works at Just Smiles.
Why Choose Just Smiles for Emergency Dentistry in Hilliard?
Just Smiles offers same-day emergency visits, a 13-time Top Columbus Dentist, and certified IV sedation in Hilliard. Here is what sets our team apart.
Same-Day Emergency Visits
We’ll work to see you today. After hours, you’ll still reach a dentist by phone.
Top Dentist Since 2013
Dr. Phil Chahine, FAGD, has 20+ years of experience and OSU Medical Center training.
Certified IV Sedation Dentist
Dr. Will Kalout’s certified IV sedation lets anxious patients relax through treatment.
Does Insurance Cover Emergency Dental Care in Hilliard, OH?
Most dental insurance plans cover urgent dental care, including emergency exams and X-rays, plus part of the treatment that follows, such as fillings, root canals, or extractions. Just Smiles is in-network with more than 40 insurance plans, and we’ll review your estimated cost with you before treatment starts.
In-network plans include Delta Dental, Aetna, Cigna, MetLife, Guardian, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, and Anthem BCBS. Coverage percentages and annual maximums vary by plan, so have your member ID ready when you call.
No insurance? The Just Smiles Dental Plan is $325 a year for adults and covers two cleanings and two exams at 100 percent, which helps you catch small problems before they turn into emergencies.
Serving Hilliard, Columbus, and Surrounding Communities
Just Smiles in Hilliard provides emergency dentistry and urgent dental care for patients across the Columbus area, including Dublin, Upper Arlington, Grove City, and Worthington. Our office at 1921 Hilliard Rome Rd is a short drive from downtown Columbus.
Office hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, Tuesday from 10:00am to 6:00pm, and Friday from 8:00am to 1:00pm. If you’re closer to the northeast side of Columbus, our Westerville office also handles dental emergencies.
Whichever office you visit, your records stay with Just Smiles, so follow-up treatment picks up right where your emergency visit left off.
Related Restorative and Oral Surgery Services
Many dental emergencies lead to follow-up treatment. Learn more about:
- Restorative Dentistry Overview – See every repair option available at our Hilliard office.
- Tooth Fillings – Repair cavities with tooth-colored, metal-free fillings.
- Root Canal Therapy – Save an infected tooth and stop the pain.
- Dental Crowns & Bridges – Protect cracked teeth or replace a missing one.
- Tooth Extractions – Remove a tooth that can’t be saved.
- Wisdom Teeth Removal – Relieve pain and crowding from impacted wisdom teeth.
Common Questions About Emergency Dental Care in Hilliard and Columbus
Need emergency dental care now? Just Smiles treats patients from Hilliard, Columbus, Dublin, Upper Arlington, Grove City, and Worthington with the experience of a 13-time Top Columbus Dentist behind every emergency visit. Call 614-363-0030 or book an emergency visit online. Already have a diagnosis from another dentist? Your second opinion is free.
