Urgent care · Riverview, FL
Emergency Dentist in Riverview, FL
A dental emergency is stressful enough without wondering who to call. If you're in pain, have broken a tooth, or notice swelling, contact Omni Dental Studio right away — if the team can't answer, leave a voicemail and they'll call you back promptly. Emergency appointments are available outside regular hours.
If it may be life-threatening, don't wait for a dentist. Trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling spreading toward the eye or neck, uncontrolled bleeding, or possible jaw fracture: call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room first.
What Counts as a Dental Emergency?
If you're unsure whether your situation is urgent, call anyway — describing your symptoms over the phone takes two minutes, and the team can tell you how soon you need to be seen. These are the most common urgent situations:
Severe toothache
Pain that keeps you up at night, throbs on its own, or reacts sharply to hot and cold usually signals a problem that won't resolve by itself — often deep decay or an infected nerve. Rinse with warm water, use an over-the-counter pain reliever as directed on its label, and call the office.
Broken or chipped tooth
Save any pieces you can find, rinse your mouth gently, and avoid chewing on that side. A cracked tooth can worsen quickly if left alone, so it's worth being seen promptly even if it doesn't hurt yet.
Knocked-out tooth
Time matters most here. Pick the tooth up by the crown (not the root), rinse it briefly without scrubbing, and try to place it back in the socket — or keep it in milk. Call immediately; a tooth re-implanted quickly has the best chance of survival.
Lost filling or crown
The exposed tooth is fragile and often sensitive. Keep the crown if you have it, avoid sticky or hard foods, and schedule a visit soon — a temporary fix at home is not a long-term answer.
Swelling or dental infection
Swelling of the gums, face, or jaw — especially with fever or a bad taste — can indicate an abscess. Infections don't stay put; they need professional treatment, not waiting out.
Bleeding that won't stop
After an injury or extraction, apply gentle pressure with clean gauze. If bleeding continues or is heavy, call the office — and for severe, uncontrolled bleeding, seek emergency medical care right away.
What to Expect at an Emergency Visit
The first goal is always the same: get you out of pain. Your visit starts with a focused exam and digital X-rays of the problem area so the dentist can see exactly what's happening — not guess at it.
Dr. Merchi will explain what she finds in plain language, walk you through the options, and give you a clear cost estimate before treatment begins. Sometimes the fix happens the same visit; other times the emergency is stabilized first and definitive treatment is scheduled once the pain and infection are under control.
Either way, you leave knowing what happened, what comes next, and what it will cost — with aftercare instructions written down so you don't have to remember them through the fog of a rough day.
Emergency Dental Care FAQs
Do you take emergency appointments outside office hours?
Yes — emergency appointments are available outside regular hours (Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM). Call (813) 586-1990; if the team can't answer, leave a voicemail and they will call you back promptly.
What should I do while I wait to be seen?
Rinse gently with warm water, use over-the-counter pain relief as directed on the label, and apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek for swelling. Avoid very hot, cold, or hard foods on the affected side. Don't place aspirin directly on the gums — it can burn the tissue.
When should I go to the ER instead of the dentist?
Go to the emergency room or call 911 for difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling that spreads toward the eye or neck, uncontrolled bleeding, or trauma that may involve a broken jaw. Hospitals manage the medical emergency; the dental repair happens afterward at the office.
Is a toothache ever safe to ignore?
Pain that goes away on its own hasn't necessarily healed — a dying nerve can stop hurting while the underlying infection continues to spread. Any toothache that lasted more than a day deserves an exam, even if it fades.
Do you treat emergency patients who have never visited before?
Yes. New patients with urgent dental problems are welcome — the practice is accepting new patients, and an emergency visit can be your first appointment.
How much does an emergency visit cost?
It depends on what the exam and X-rays reveal, so the office won't quote treatment prices sight-unseen. What you will get is a clear cost estimate before any treatment begins, and the team will verify PPO insurance benefits for you. Members of the Smile Studio Club plan have an emergency exam included.
Looking for non-urgent care instead? Browse all dental services in Riverview or contact the office.
In Pain Right Now? Call Us.
Don't spend another night with a toothache. Call Omni Dental Studio in Riverview — and if no one can answer, leave a voicemail with your name and number. The team returns emergency calls promptly.
10049 Leather Fern Lane, Riverview, FL 33578