Dental Help Guides

Dental Emergency & Cost Guides

Straight answers for dental pain, broken teeth, and what care costs. In a real emergency, call 1-888-771-7431 or 911.

What to Do When a Filling Falls Out
Detective Dental|Lost a filling? Here is what to do right now to protect the tooth, ease sensitivity, and know when to see an emergency dentist.

Knocked Out Tooth: What to Do Right Now (Step by Step)
Detective Dental|A knocked-out tooth can be saved if you act fast. Here are the exact steps and how to store the tooth on the way to the dentist.

What to Do If Your Tooth Is Loose as an Adult
Detective Dental|A loose adult tooth can often be saved if you act fast. Here is what to do, what to avoid, and when to call a dentist.

How Much Does a Root Canal Cost Without Insurance
Detective Dental|How much does a root canal cost without insurance? Real price ranges by tooth, plus ways to pay and lower the cost.

Swollen Face from a Tooth Infection: What to Do Immediately
Detective Dental|Facial swelling from a tooth infection can be dangerous. Here is what to do now and the red flags that mean go to the ER.

Tooth Abscess What to Do Before Dentist
Detective Dental|A tooth abscess is a serious infection. Here is what to do before the dentist and the warning signs that mean call 911.

What to Do If Your Tooth Breaks in Half
Broke a tooth in half? Here is what to do right now to ease pain, protect the tooth, and know when to call an emergency dentist.

What to Do for a Toothache at Night
Can't sleep from tooth pain? Here are dentist-backed steps to get relief tonight, plus when to call for emergency help. Free referral: 1-888-771-7431.