Emergency dental care · Eagle River, AK
Emergency Dentist
in Eagle River, AK
Tooth pain, swelling, or a broken tooth? Call Legacy Dental Arts and describe what’s happening. Call to confirm availability and the appropriate next step. For urgent concerns, call rather than waiting for an online request.
01 Call to confirm availability
02 New patients welcome
03 Open Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Eagle River, Alaska · since 2007
After hours or on a weekend?
Call our office and follow any instructions on the recording. After-hours dental treatment is not guaranteed. For serious injury, uncontrolled bleeding, or swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, call 911 or seek emergency medical care.
Call (907) 622-7874 ↗Common dental emergencies
Know when to call.
Pain, injury, and swelling deserve prompt attention. Describe your symptoms to a dental professional; an examination is needed to identify the cause and appropriate care.
Call (907) 622-7874 ↗Persistent or severe pain needs dental assessment. Rinse gently with warm water and avoid placing aspirin on the tooth or gums.
Rinse gently, save any fragments, and contact a dentist. A cold compress outside the cheek may help with swelling after an injury.
Save the crown if you have it and avoid chewing on the affected area. Do not use household glue; call about the next step.
A permanent tooth needs immediate dental attention. Hold the crown, keep the tooth moist in milk or a tooth-preservation solution, and seek urgent care. Do not reinsert a baby tooth.
Contact a dentist promptly. Swelling with trouble breathing or swallowing requires emergency medical care, not an online dental request.
Call about an injury, persistent bleeding, or symptoms you are unsure about. Serious facial trauma or uncontrolled bleeding needs emergency medical care.
What to expect when you call
Start with a conversation.
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Describe what happened, when it started, and any swelling, bleeding, or injury. Tell the team if symptoms are getting worse.
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Ask about current availability and the appropriate next step. A visit request does not reserve an appointment; wait for the team’s confirmation.
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Ask what to bring and about examination costs. Your dentist will assess the concern and explain the recommended care or referral.
Emergency questions
Answers before you call.
Can I be seen today?+
Call to confirm availability. Tell the team what happened, when symptoms started, and whether you have swelling or an injury. Appointment timing depends on availability and your care needs; an online request is not a confirmed appointment.
What if it happens after hours or on a weekend?+
Call our office and follow any instructions on the recording. After-hours dental treatment is not guaranteed. For serious injury, uncontrolled bleeding, or swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, call 911 or seek emergency medical care.
What should I do with a knocked-out tooth?+
A knocked-out permanent tooth needs immediate dental attention. Handle it by the crown, not the root, and keep it moist in milk or a tooth-preservation solution while seeking urgent care. Do not reinsert a baby tooth. Do not wait for an online appointment response.
Can a broken tooth or lost crown wait?+
Contact a dentist promptly to describe the damage and symptoms. Save any pieces or the crown, avoid chewing on the affected area, and do not use household glue. The dentist will assess whether repair or another treatment is appropriate.
What does an emergency visit cost?+
Ask about examination and imaging fees when you call. Treatment depends on the findings, and the team can discuss an estimate and payment options. Insurance coverage depends on your plan; financing is subject to approval and terms.