Emergency Dental in NYC: What to Do Right Now
I'm Dr. Nina Izhaky. A dental emergency doesn't wait for business hours — and the first few minutes decide a lot. Here is exactly what counts as an emergency, what to do in the moment, and where to go: 54 Warren Street in Tribeca. During office hours, call (212) 561-5303 and tell us it's urgent. After hours, our voice agent Jane answers at (929) 732-6524.
What counts as a dental emergency
If it involves trauma, severe pain, swelling, or a tooth that isn't where it should be — that's an emergency. Don't wait it out.
- Knocked-out tooth: the clock starts immediately — what you do in the first minutes decides whether the tooth can be saved.
- Severe toothache, especially with facial or gum swelling: that's infection territory, not a wait-and-see.
- Cracked or broken tooth: even a hairline crack can turn into a lost tooth if it's chewed on.
- Lost crown or filling: the exposed tooth is vulnerable — get it re-cemented or replaced promptly.
What to do right now
The moment-by-moment steps, before you reach us.
Knocked-out tooth: pick it up by the crown — never the root. Rinse it briefly if it's dirty, keep it moist (a cup of cold milk, or tucked between your cheek and gums), and get to a dentist fast.
Severe toothache: rinse gently with warm water, don't place anything directly on the gum, and call us — severe pain with swelling is an emergency.
Broken tooth: save any pieces you can find, rinse your mouth, avoid chewing on that side, and call for a same-day evaluation.
Lost crown: keep the crown if you still have it, go easy on very hot or cold foods on the exposed tooth, and call us — we'll re-cement it or replace it.
How emergency visits work here
Same-day emergency evaluations, a clear cost fact, and a real after-hours number.
Same-day emergency evaluations during office hours — call (212) 561-5303 and tell us it's urgent.
$250 emergency evaluation, credited toward treatment if you're uninsured.
After hours, our voice agent Jane answers at (929) 732-6524 and gets your case in front of the team.
Spanish-language emergency care is available — explain what's happening in the language you're comfortable in.
Emergency dental in NYC — questions answered
01What counts as a dental emergency?
A knocked-out tooth, severe tooth pain, facial or gum swelling, a cracked or broken tooth, or a lost crown or filling. If it involves trauma, severe pain, or swelling — don't wait it out.
02What should I do if my tooth gets knocked out?
Pick it up by the crown — never the root. Rinse it briefly if it's dirty, keep it moist (a cup of cold milk, or tucked between your cheek and gums), and get to a dentist fast. The first minutes decide whether the tooth can be saved.
03Do you offer same-day emergency appointments?
Yes — same-day emergency evaluations during office hours. Call (212) 561-5303 and tell us it's urgent. After hours, our voice agent Jane answers at (929) 732-6524.
04How much is an emergency visit?
$250 for the emergency evaluation, credited toward treatment if you're uninsured.
05What if it's after hours?
Call (929) 732-6524 — Jane, our after-hours voice agent, answers and gets your case in front of the team.
06Do you treat dental emergencies in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish-language emergency care is available. Explain what's happening in the language you're comfortable in.
07Where exactly are you located?
54 Warren Street, New York, NY 10007 — in the heart of Tribeca, between Greenwich Street and West Broadway. Call (212) 561-5303.
Visit us in Manhattan
Tribeca Dental Studio is at 54 Warren Street, New York, NY 10007 — in the heart of Tribeca, between Greenwich Street and West Broadway, steps from the Chambers Street subway hub. We serve Tribeca, SoHo, Battery Park City, the Financial District, and all of Manhattan.
Don't wait it out
Call (212) 561-5303 now and tell us it's urgent — or after hours, call Jane at (929) 732-6524.
