🚨 Same-Day Emergency Care

Emergency Dentist in Dandridge & Jefferson City, TN

Dental emergencies don't wait — neither do we. We keep same-day slots in our schedule every single day for emergency patients. Call us first, before urgent care. We handle toothaches, broken teeth, knocked-out teeth, abscesses, and more.

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Dandridge: (865) 397-5422
Jefferson City: (865) 475-8331
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Trusted by thousands of patients across East Tennessee
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Sedation available
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When to Call Right Away

What Counts as a Dental Emergency?

If you're in pain, bleeding, or something just feels very wrong — call us. When in doubt, we'd rather you call and find out it can wait than wait and have it get worse.

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Severe Toothache

Throbbing, constant tooth pain that won't let you sleep or eat is a signal your tooth needs attention now. Don't wait it out.

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Broken or Cracked Tooth

A tooth that snapped from biting or trauma needs evaluation immediately. Sharp edges can cut soft tissue and the tooth may be salvageable if treated quickly.

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Knocked-Out Tooth

A knocked-out permanent tooth can often be re-implanted if you act fast. Keep it moist, call us immediately, and get in within 30–60 minutes if possible.

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Dental Abscess

Swelling in your jaw or gums, fever, or a pimple-like bump on your gums indicates an abscess — a serious infection that can spread if untreated. This is urgent.

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Lost Crown or Filling

A lost crown or filling exposes vulnerable tooth structure. While not always painful at first, the exposed area can become sensitive quickly and needs attention soon.

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Soft Tissue Injury

Cuts or lacerations to the tongue, cheeks, or gums from trauma may need professional evaluation, especially if bleeding doesn't slow down after 10–15 minutes of pressure.

Before You Come In

What to Do While You Wait for Your Appointment

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Call Us First

Call (865) 397-5422 or (865) 475-8331 right away. We keep same-day slots open for emergencies. Describe what happened so we can give you specific guidance and prepare for your arrival.

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Manage Pain and Swelling

Over-the-counter ibuprofen or acetaminophen can help with pain. A cold pack on the outside of your cheek (20 min on, 20 min off) helps with swelling. Don't apply aspirin directly to the tooth or gums.

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For a Knocked-Out Tooth

Find the tooth, handle it by the crown (not the root), and rinse gently if dirty. Place it back in the socket if possible. If not, keep it moist — in milk, saline, or tucked in your cheek. Time is critical: get to us within 30–60 minutes.

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For Bleeding

Apply gentle, steady pressure with clean gauze or a damp tea bag. Most soft tissue bleeding slows within 10–15 minutes. If bleeding is heavy or doesn't stop, head to an urgent care or ER while calling us.

Why Elite Dental

We Built Our Schedule Around Patients Like You

We don't turn emergency patients away to urgent care. We keep time in our daily schedule specifically for same-day emergencies — because when your tooth hurts, you deserve to see a dentist, not a waiting room.

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Same-Day Availability

We hold same-day slots in our schedule every day for emergency patients. Call in the morning and we'll do our best to see you that day.

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Sedation for Emergency Procedures

If your emergency requires extensive work, sedation dentistry is available. You don't have to white-knuckle through an extraction or root canal.

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Transparent Pricing

We'll tell you exactly what needs to be done and what it will cost before we start. No surprises, no pressure. CareCredit financing is available.

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Full Treatment Capability

From emergency extractions to root canals to re-cementing crowns, we handle the full range of emergency dental needs in-house. You won't be referred somewhere else for basic emergency care.

"I called at 8am with a cracked tooth and severe pain. They got me in by 10am, I was completely comfortable, and I left pain-free. I wish I'd found them years ago."

— Patient, Dandridge, TN

Same-day emergency appointments
IV & oral sedation available
Both locations serve all of East TN
CareCredit & payment plans accepted
Common Questions

Emergency Dentistry FAQs

We keep same-day slots in our schedule every day specifically for emergencies. Call as early as possible and we'll do our best to see you the same day. The sooner you call, the better the chances of a same-day appointment.
We prioritize your comfort above everything else. Local anesthesia ensures you won't feel anything during treatment. If you're extremely anxious or the procedure requires extensive work, sedation options including oral sedation and IV sedation are available. You don't have to suffer through an emergency procedure.
Any dental situation causing significant pain, swelling, or bleeding qualifies as an emergency. This includes severe toothaches, knocked-out or broken teeth, dental abscesses, lost crowns or fillings causing pain, and soft tissue injuries. When in doubt, call us — it costs nothing to ask.
Pick up the tooth by the crown (not the root), rinse gently if dirty, and try to place it back in the socket. If that's not possible, keep it moist in milk or saline and call us immediately. Getting to our office within 30–60 minutes significantly increases the chance of saving the tooth.
For life-threatening emergencies (difficulty breathing, severe swelling affecting swallowing), go to the ER immediately. For dental pain that can wait until morning, call us first thing when we open. If you leave a message after hours with your number, we'll call you back as soon as we're in.
Cost depends on what needs to be done. We'll always explain the treatment and cost before starting — no surprises. We accept most insurance plans, offer CareCredit financing, and our membership plan includes a discount on emergency visits for members.
Find Us

Two Convenient Locations in East Tennessee

Take the First Step

In Pain? Call Us Now.

Don't wait out a dental emergency. Call either of our East Tennessee offices first thing — we keep same-day slots open for exactly this situation. Same-day appointments, sedation available, transparent pricing.

Dandridge: (865) 397-5422 Jefferson City: (865) 475-8331

Same-day appointments · Sedation available · Two East Tennessee locations