Is this a dental office?
No. Choice Emergency Dental is a referral line. We connect callers with independent participating dentists and don't treat patients ourselves.
Choice Emergency Dental connects people in Wilkinsburg and across Pittsburgh with participating dentists who handle urgent dental problems.
Some can wait a day. These usually shouldn't.
Deep, throbbing pain or pain that wakes you up is often an infected nerve or advanced decay. A dentist can find the cause and get you out of pain.
Pain when chewing or with hot and cold.
Get help within the hour if you can.
A painful bump or swelling near a tooth.
The tooth underneath needs protecting.
Swollen, sore gums at the back of the jaw, sometimes with a bad taste or trouble opening wide.
Hard to eat or speak? A dentist can often repair or adjust it quickly.
Three steps from "ouch" to an appointment.
Dial (412) 887-0323 and tell us what's going on with your tooth.
Your call goes to a participating dentist serving the Pittsburgh area.
Set the time and go over fees and insurance with the office.
General guidance only. Always follow your dentist's advice.
Rinse with warm salt water and floss gently to clear anything stuck. Use an OTC pain reliever as directed.
Handle it by the crown only. Store it in milk or saliva and get help right away.
Rinse, apply a cold compress to the cheek, and avoid chewing on that side.
Keep the crown safe. Pharmacy dental cement can hold it temporarily.
Callers come from all around eastern Pittsburgh, including:
No. Choice Emergency Dental is a referral line. We connect callers with independent participating dentists and don't treat patients ourselves.
Yes. You'll only pay for any treatment you agree to with the dental office, which sets its own prices.
That depends on the office and when you call. Urgent problems are often seen the same or next day.
Coverage varies by office. Many accept common plans and offer payment options, so confirm when you're connected.
Get connected with a participating Pittsburgh dentist.