Urgent dental care · Union, NJ
Emergency Dentist in Union, NJ
If you have a severe toothache, broken tooth, knocked-out tooth, or dental abscess, call Union Family Dental at 908-687-7036 for same-day emergency care when available. Fast treatment relieves pain and can save the tooth.
The essentials
What is emergency dentistry?
Emergency dentistry diagnoses and treats sudden pain, infection, bleeding, trauma, or damage that should not wait for a routine visit.
Prompt care may relieve symptoms, control infection, repair a tooth, or improve the chance of saving it. Severe facial swelling, trouble breathing, uncontrolled bleeding, or major trauma requires immediate emergency medical care.
Michael Hogan, DDS, and the Union Family Dental team in Union, NJ prioritize urgent concerns and arrange same-day evaluation when availability permits.
Severe toothache
Evaluation for decay, infection, cracks, or inflammation.
Broken tooth
Protect damaged structure and relieve sharp edges or sensitivity.
Knocked-out tooth
Time-sensitive care that may improve the chance of saving the tooth.
Dental abscess
Urgent diagnosis and treatment to control infection.
What to expect
What does treatment involve?
Call first so the team can assess urgency and prepare for your arrival.
- 01
Call
Describe symptoms, injury, swelling, and when the problem began.
Immediately - 02
Urgent exam
Dr. Hogan evaluates the area and takes imaging when needed.
Same day when available - 03
Relief
Control pain, infection, bleeding, or further damage.
At the emergency visit - 04
Definitive care
Repair, root canal care, extraction, or follow-up is arranged as appropriate.
Timing varies
Do not delay
When should I call an emergency dentist?
Call promptly when symptoms are severe, worsening, or related to injury.
- ✓Severe or persistent tooth pain
- ✓A broken, loose, or knocked-out tooth
- ✓Swelling, pus, fever, or a suspected abscess
- ✓Bleeding or a damaged filling, crown, or bridge
If symptoms may be life-threatening, call emergency medical services.
Planning your care
How much does emergency dental care cost?
Cost depends on the examination, imaging, diagnosis, and treatment needed to relieve the problem. The team explains recommended care and estimated fees after evaluation.
Insurance coverage varies by procedure and plan. Payment options can be discussed before definitive treatment whenever circumstances allow.
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Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
Severe pain, swelling, infection, uncontrolled oral bleeding, and broken, loose, or knocked-out teeth require prompt assessment.
Hold it by the crown, rinse gently without scrubbing, place it back in the socket if possible or keep it in milk, and call immediately.
Same-day emergency care is offered when availability permits. Calling early helps the team assess and schedule your concern.
The cost depends on the diagnosis and treatment. An estimate is provided after the urgent examination.
Need urgent dental care?
Call Union Family Dental now
Same-day appointments are available when scheduling permits.