Scottsville Family Dentistry

Urgent Care

Emergency Dental Care

A sudden toothache, a broken tooth, a crown that fell out the night before a big trip — when something goes wrong, the priority is getting you seen quickly and out of pain.

Call us at 434-286-3326 as soon as a dental emergency happens. During clinical hours (Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM), we keep room in the schedule for same-day appointments. The sooner we hear from you, the sooner we can triage and get you in.

Common emergencies we handle in our Scottsville office include severe toothaches, broken or fractured teeth, lost fillings or crowns, knocked-out teeth (act fast — there's a window where they can sometimes be replanted), abscesses and gum swelling, and trauma after a fall or accident. Dr. Azevedo and Dr. Lee handle most emergencies in-house, including same-day root canals and extractions when needed.

If your emergency happens outside our hours and involves significant facial swelling, bleeding that won't stop, or trauma from an accident, go to the nearest emergency room. Otherwise, call us first thing the next morning and we'll get you in.

Why it matters

  • ✓Same-day appointments held open during clinical hours (Mon-Fri, 8-5)
  • ✓Most emergencies handled in-house — root canals, extractions, crown re-cement
  • ✓Pain relief and clear next steps before you leave
  • ✓Familiar dentists who already know your history (for existing patients)

Questions we hear

What counts as a dental emergency?+
Severe or sudden tooth pain, a broken or knocked-out tooth, a crown or filling that's come loose, swelling around a tooth or in your face, bleeding that won't stop, or any dental trauma after a fall or accident. If you're not sure — call and we'll help you decide.
Do you see emergencies after hours or on weekends?+
Our clinical hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. After hours, please go to the nearest emergency room for serious facial trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, or significant swelling. For everything else, call us first thing the next business day.
I'm not a current patient. Can you still see me?+
Yes. You don't need to be an established patient to be seen for an emergency. Call us, describe what's happening, and we'll get you in as soon as we can.