Emergency Dental Care
Emergency Dentist in Nampa, Caldwell and Boise
Need an emergency dentist in Nampa, Caldwell or Boise? If a tooth is knocked out, cracked, or hurting badly enough to keep you up, call the Today’s Dentistry office nearest you. Our Nampa Downtown office opens at 7:00 AM and is open Saturday.
Not sure which office to call? Call our main line at 208-442-0000.
Find The Office Nearest You.
Choose the location that is easiest for you and call ahead for emergency care.
Emergency Dentist Hours
Earliest Opening First.
Woke up in pain, or broke a tooth last night? Nampa Downtown opens earliest at 7:00 AM Monday through Friday and is open Saturday. Other offices generally open at 8:00 AM, with Friday and Saturday hours varying by location. We accept walk ins at all six of our locations.
Nampa Downtown
Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Office
- Nampa Downtown
- Nampa North
- Nampa Twelve Ave
- Caldwell
- Caldwell West
- Boise
Monday to Friday
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM;
Friday: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM -
Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM;
Friday: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM -
Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM;
Friday: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM -
Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM;
Friday: By appointment only - Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday
- 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Closed
- Closed
- Closed
- By appointment only
- Every other Saturday: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Sunday
- Closed
- Closed
- Closed
- Closed
- Closed
- Closed
What Counts as a Dental Emergency?
Some dental problems need immediate attention. Others can safely wait for a regular appointment. When in doubt, call us.
Call Us Right Away For:
- A knocked-out adult tooth. Get to a dentist within an hour for the best chance of saving it.
- A tooth pushed out of place or loosened by a fall, a sport, or an accident.
- A cracked or broken tooth that hurts, bleeds, or has a sharp edge cutting your cheek or tongue.
- A toothache that over-the-counter pain relief does not control.
- Swelling in the gum, jaw, or face, or a pimple-like bump on the gum
- Bleeding from the mouth that keeps going after 15 to 20 minutes of firm pressure.
- A lost crown or filling that leaves the tooth painful.
Usually Safe To Wait For A Regular Appointment:
- A small chip with no pain and no sharp edge.
- A lost filling or crown with no pain. Keep the crown and bring it with you.
- Mild sensitivity to hot or cold.
- A dull ache that over-the-counter pain relief controls.
- Food stuck between teeth. Try flossing first.
- A broken night guard, retainer, or aligner.
Book these as soon as you can. If the pain or swelling gets worse, treat it as an emergency and call.
Go to the ER or Call 911 Instead If:
Swelling is spreading toward your eye or down your neck. You have trouble breathing or swallowing. You have a fever along with facial swelling. You may have a broken jaw or a head injury. Bleeding is heavy and does not slow with pressure. These can become life-threatening. A hospital is the right place for them.
Before You Arrive
What to Do on the Way to the Emergency Dentist
These simple steps can help protect your tooth and make the situation easier to manage while you are getting to the office.
Knocked-Out Tooth
- Pick it up by the crown, the white chewing part. Do not touch the root.
- If it is dirty, rinse it for a few seconds with milk or water. Do not scrub it or wrap it in tissue.
- Try to set it back in the socket and bite gently on a clean cloth to hold it.
- If it will not go back in, keep it in a small cup of milk.
- An adult can also hold it inside the cheek.
- Do not put a baby tooth back in. Call us for next steps.
Loose or Shifted Tooth
- Leave it in place.
- Do not wiggle it or push it with your tongue.
- Bite down gently on a clean cloth to keep it steady.
Broken or Chipped Tooth
- Rinse your mouth with warm water and save any pieces.
- Hold a cold compress on your cheek to limit swelling.
- Cover a sharp edge with sugar-free gum or dental wax.
Toothache or Swelling
- Rinse with warm salt water.
- Floss gently around the tooth in case food is trapped.
- Take an over-the-counter pain reliever as the label directs.
- Never put aspirin or any tablet directly on the gum.
- Use a cold compress on the outside of your face. Do not use heat.
Bleeding
- Bite firmly on folded gauze or a damp black tea bag for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Do not rinse hard or keep spitting.
- Still bleeding steadily after that? Call us.
- Heavy bleeding that will not slow means the ER.
Lost Crown or Filling
- Keep the crown in a clean container and bring it.
- Do not reattach it with household glue.
Nervous about the visit? Ask about sedation dentistry when you call.
Emergency Dentist FAQ
Emergency Dentist FAQ
What counts as a dental emergency?
Call right away for a knocked-out or loosened adult tooth, or a broken tooth with pain or bleeding. Swelling in the gum or face, severe pain, and bleeding that will not stop also count. A small painless chip or a lost filling without pain can usually wait for a regular appointment.
Can I see an emergency dentist on Saturday?
Our Nampa Downtown office is open Saturday and opens at 7:00 AM. Call before you come in so the team knows you are on the way and can give you the soonest available time. Saturday hours for all six offices are in the hours table on this page.
What should I do if a tooth gets knocked out?
Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root. Rinse it briefly if it is dirty, then try to set it back in the socket and bite on a clean cloth. If it will not go in, keep it in milk. Call us and get to a dentist within an hour.
Should I go to the ER or an emergency dentist?
Call 911 or go to the ER for trouble breathing or swallowing, or swelling spreading to your eye or neck. The same goes for a possible broken jaw or heavy bleeding that will not slow down. For tooth pain, broken teeth, and knocked-out teeth, call an emergency dentist. Most ERs can manage pain and infection but cannot repair teeth.
