Portland Emergency Dentist For The Tooth That Can’t Wait

Call first. We keep room in the day for this.

What counts as an emergency

A cracked or knocked-out tooth. A filling or crown that fell out. Swelling in the gum or jaw. Pain that keeps you up at night. If it hurts, bleeds, or changed suddenly, it counts.

Call (503) 646-4600 and describe what’s happening. As a Portland emergency dentist, Dr. Cho keeps space in the schedule for same-day problems and will get you in the same day whenever the schedule allows. If it’s after hours, the phone message tells you what to do next.

The Life Bloom Dental front desk team helping a patient at check-in

What you get by calling instead of waiting

Pain handled the same day when we have room
The full picture on a digital x-ray or 3D scan before anything is decided
Root canals, extractions, and repairs done here, so there’s no second trip
Nitrous or stronger sedation if fear is part of what kept you away

What happens when you come in

Stop the pain

Numbing first, then a look. Most emergency visits start with relief and a digital x-ray so Dr. Cho can see what’s under the surface.
Decide together

He shows you the image, explains what he sees, and lays out the options. Sometimes the fix is a filling. Sometimes it’s a root canal or an extraction.
Fix it, or stabilize it

If the treatment fits the appointment, it happens then. If it needs more time or sedation, we stabilize the tooth, get you comfortable, and book the follow-up before you leave.

Why Portland patients call Life Bloom Dental first

Surgery in-house

Dr. Cho handles the extractions and root canals other offices refer out, with IV sedation available in the same building.
New patients welcome

We take new emergency patients on a case-by-case basis. You don’t need to be an existing patient to call.
A team that speaks Spanish

Describe what’s happening in Spanish or English. Our assistants can help in either.

Paying for emergency dentistry

With insurance
We’re in-network with a number of dental plans. Bring your card, and we’ll verify benefits before treatment starts.
No insurance?
Cash, check, and card all work. For larger repairs like a root canal and crown, Cherry Finance spreads the cost over monthly payments.

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Questions people ask a Portland emergency dentist

Do you guarantee same-day treatment?

We get you in the same day whenever the schedule allows, and we keep room for it. What we can’t promise is that every emergency will be fully treated in that first visit. Some might need sedation or a longer block, and we’ll book that as soon as possible.

My tooth got knocked out. What do I do?

Pick it up by the crown, not the root. Rinse it gently, and either place it back in the socket or keep it in milk. Then call a Portland emergency dentist right away. The sooner it’s replanted, the better the odds it survives.

The pain stopped. Do I still need to come in?

Yes. When a toothache fades on its own, it often means the nerve has died, not that the infection has cleared. Come in before it spreads.

How much does an emergency visit cost?

It depends on what’s wrong. You’ll get a written estimate after the exam and before treatment, so nothing is decided at the front desk.

Recommended by the people we care for

Really lovely first appointment after not seeing a dentist for a few years due to insurance. Very kind staff, no judgment, and made me feel comfortable through the whole cleaning /x-ray process. Highly recommend!

- Erika V. W.

I had an excellent experience at Life Bloom Dental! From the moment I arrived, I was warmly welcomed and immediately felt at ease. The place is very clean and well organized, which gave me a lot of confidence.

- Nanda R.

I came to Life Bloom Dental for an implant consultation. The staff and doctor are very nice and friendly. They explained things clearly. They listened to my questions patiently and answered all of them. They showed me the x-ray images and explained details of my tooth issue and the procedures they would take. Very good experience.

- Nong J.

Life Bloom Dental is truly the best! I always feel like my dental health is in great hands, and the team consistently makes me feel so appreciated. When I got engaged, they even surprised me with a bottle of wine — such a thoughtful touch! Not only do they provide excellent dental care, but their staff is incredibly kind and caring.

- Jodi A.