Chipped or broken teeth
A chipped or broken tooth can wait a day or two unless you are in pain. Even without pain, come in to have the edges smoothed and find out whether a crown is needed.
TODAY OR TOMORROWunless you are in pain
Edina, Minnesota Same-day dental care · Founded 1998
Do you have dental pain?
Call first. We’ll help you take the next step.Urgent Dental Care sees dental emergencies the same day at 6545 France Avenue South, Suite #681C, in Southdale Medical Center.Free initial consultation.
THE OPEN WINDOWEDINA · CENTRAL TIME
Office hoursOffice closed
What’s happening?
PATIENT NOTESAME DAY
Toothache
- HOW SOON
- SAME DAY
- WHAT TO DO NOW
- If you are in such severe pain that you can't think straight, you are in danger of losing your tooth.
- THEN
- Call us first thing, we see severe tooth pain as soon as possible the same day.
What counts as an emergency
Some problems need attention sooner than others. Here’s the practice’s guidance.
unless you are in pain
Lost or broken dental work
A loose or lost crown or filling needs prompt attention, but not necessarily the same day. Wrap the crown or broken filling pieces in tissue and bring them to your appointment.
PROMPTLYToothaches, mild to severe
For severe tooth pain, we will see you as soon as possible the same day. A mild toothache may be able to wait until our next available appointment.
SAME DAYfor severe pain
Knocked-out tooth
Hold the tooth by the crown only and keep the root moist. Call on the way so we can prepare for your arrival, and follow the five steps below.
WITHIN 30 MINUTESThe 30-minute rule
When a tooth uproots from its socket, time is of the essence. Act quickly, and see the nearest dentist within 30 minutes of the injury to increase the chances of saving the tooth.
30:00TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE
- Locate the tooth and only touch the crown (the chewing surface or top part of the tooth).
- Gently rinse the tooth with water if it’s dirty. Do not dry the tooth with a cloth or tissue.
- If possible, carefully reposition the tooth in its socket. You can softly bite down to hold it in place or hold it with your fingers.
- Keep the tooth moist at all times. Please do not touch the tooth with a tissue or cloth, and do not dry it. It can stay moist in the socket or in your mouth next to your cheek. You may also put it in an emergency tooth preservation kit.
- See a dentist or endodontist within 30 minutes of the accident and bring your tooth with you to the dentist if you can.
Who’s on the chair
Dr. Bashar Alkabbani
Lead Dentist and CEO · Over 25 years in practice
- Damascus University, Faculty of Dental Medicine, 1998
- National dental board accreditation, Medical College of Georgia
- Further study at the University at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine
- Pikos Institute Gold Alumni, all surgical courses completed
In 2008, Dr. Alkabbani founded The Dental Emergency Room PLLC to care for patients suffering from dental pain.
Dr. Shaun Rizzo
DDS, New York University. Selected for the implant honors program.
Dr. Miguel Sanchez
DDS, University of Minnesota. Research fellowships and published dental research.
Dr. Katy Neil
Works with emergency patients and helps reduce anxiety about dental treatment.
Drs. Rizzo, Sanchez and Neil practice with Elegant Dentistry, the group we list as our dentists.
Insurance, in plain terms
Check your plan before you come in.
We take
- Hennepin Health
- Delta Dental
- Blue Plus
- Medica
We don’t take
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
- HealthPartners
- Straight Medical Assistance (MA)
If we do not accept your current state insurance, you may be able to switch plans. Please contact the Minnesota Department of Human Services at 651-431-2670 and ask about switching to a plan we accept.
What we don’t do
No braces.
No routine cleanings.
12 and older only.
Closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
What people said
3.9 · 88 Google reviews
Selected patient comments from Google and the practice’s website. Relative dates are kept as published. Read all Google reviews
“My partner was up all night in writhing pain. We were able to get an appointment at 10am the next day. I was nervous they would not extract the tooth, nervous it would cost a fortune (no insurance), nervous the facility and doctors …”
“Had an emergency and called Saturday morning got an appointment for same day. Got 2 teeth extracted same appointment. Very friendly and very helpful especially since it was our first time here. Employer insurance accepted. So it was not overly expensive.”
“I would definitely recommend this dental office! I called in the morning and they were able to get me in that day! No issues, no pain. Staff was very friendly, informative and caring!”
“Dr. Rizzo was beyond Professional and fast! Amy his dental assistant calmed my fear immediately after I sat down! I came in with a broken, badly infected tooth. They worked quickly and very efficiently! I was surprised how fast and painlessly he was able to remove that tooth! I give not a 5 star review, but a 10+! Thank you so much Dr. Rizzo and Amy!”
“This place is wonderful. I cracked a tooth and had to get a root canal. Their prices were the same as my other dentist except I only had to wait a few days for…”
“I actually was skeptical at first but, the dentist seem so nice and had a lot of humor which I liked and he also didn't rush the process he made sure that I und…”
Office hours · Central time
- Monday-Thursday
- 8:30 AM-6:30 PM
- Friday-Sunday
- Closed