Emergency Dentist in Hillsboro — Same-Day Urgent Dental Care

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Emergency Dentist in Hillsboro — Same-Day Urgent Dental Care

Severe toothache, broken tooth, knocked-out tooth, dental abscess with facial swelling — call (503) 614-0198 right now and we’ll get you in. We hold a 2pm slot daily for emergencies, and most urgent callers are in the chair within 1-3 hours. After about 19 years on Shaleen Street the team has handled the full range, from a chipped front tooth before a wedding to abscess drainage at 4pm on a Friday. Dr. Gvozden, who trained surgically at Tufts, takes most of the suturing and impacted-extraction cases. Dr. Ostovar covers same-day CEREC crowns for cracked back teeth. Dr. Youngblood handles pediatric trauma.

What Counts as a Dental Emergency?

Most patients call us asking some version of: “Can this wait until Monday?” The honest answer depends on what’s happening. A chip with no pain can usually wait. A throbbing tooth that’s keeping you awake, visible swelling on one side of your face, or a tooth that just got knocked out — those are the calls where 6 hours matters and 24 hours can change the outcome. The categories below are the ones we triage by phone.

Severe Toothache That Will Not Go Away

A toothache that persists, throbs, keeps you from sleeping, or gets worse over hours may indicate a deep cavity reaching the nerve, an abscess forming at the root, or a cracked tooth. Over-the-counter pain medication may temporarily reduce discomfort, but it cannot address the underlying cause. Call us immediately — a toothache that worsens can quickly become a dental abscess requiring emergency drainage and antibiotics.

What to do before your appointment: Take over-the-counter ibuprofen (if you can tolerate it) to reduce inflammation and pain. Avoid placing aspirin directly on the gum tissue, as this causes chemical burns. Apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek for 15–20 minutes. Avoid very hot or cold foods and drinks.

Broken, Chipped, or Cracked Tooth

A broken tooth can result from biting something hard, a sports injury, a fall, or even a weakened tooth fracturing during normal chewing. The severity ranges from a minor cosmetic chip to a deep fracture that exposes the nerve.

What to do before your appointment: Rinse your mouth gently with warm water. If there is bleeding, apply gentle pressure with gauze. Save any large tooth fragments — place them in milk or saliva. Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. Avoid chewing on the affected side. If a sharp edge is cutting your tongue or cheek, cover it with dental wax or sugar-free gum as a temporary measure.

Dr. Ostovar can often repair minor chips with dental bonding during the emergency visit. Larger fractures may require a same-day CEREC crown or root canal therapy if the nerve is exposed.

Knocked-Out Permanent Tooth

A knocked-out (avulsed) permanent tooth is one of the most time-sensitive dental emergencies. The American Association of Endodontists confirms that the chances of saving the tooth drop significantly after the first 30–60 minutes — the difference between a saved tooth and an extraction with eventual implant.

What to do immediately:

1. Pick up the tooth by the crown (the white part), never the root
2. Rinse gently under cool water for no more than 10 seconds — do not scrub or remove attached tissue
3. If possible, place the tooth back into the socket and bite gently on a cloth to hold it in position
4. If you cannot reinsert the tooth, store it in cold milk, saline solution, or your own saliva (between your cheek and gum)
5. Call (503) 614-0198 immediately and come to our office within 60 minutes

Dr. Gvozden and Dr. Ostovar have extensive experience replanting avulsed teeth and splinting them in position while they heal. The faster you arrive, the better the outcome.

Dental Abscess or Facial Swelling

A dental abscess is a pocket of pus caused by a bacterial infection at the tip of a tooth root or in the gum tissue. Signs include:

• Throbbing pain that radiates to the jaw, ear, or neck
• Facial swelling on the affected side
• Fever above 101°F
• Swollen lymph nodes under the jaw
• A bad taste in the mouth (if the abscess ruptures)
• Difficulty swallowing or breathing (seek emergency room care immediately)

Why this is urgent: An untreated abscess can spread to the jaw, head, neck, or bloodstream — a potentially life-threatening condition called sepsis. Do not wait for swelling to go down on its own. Call (503) 614-0198 for same-day drainage, antibiotic therapy, and treatment planning.

Lost Crown or Filling

A crown or filling that falls out exposes the underlying tooth to bacteria, sensitivity, and further damage. While this is typically not life-threatening, it should be addressed within 24–48 hours to prevent decay from progressing.

What to do before your appointment: If you have the crown, try placing it back on the tooth using a small amount of over-the-counter dental cement or denture adhesive (not superglue). Avoid chewing on that side. If you lost a filling, cover the cavity with sugar-free gum or temporary dental filling material from the pharmacy.

Loose or Displaced Tooth (Tooth Luxation)

A tooth that has been pushed inward, outward, or sideways due to trauma needs prompt evaluation. Do not try to push it back into position yourself — this can damage the root or surrounding bone. Call us immediately for imaging and stabilization.

Our Same-Day Emergency Process

When you call (503) 614-0198 with an emergency, here is what happens:

1. Phone triage: Our team asks targeted questions to assess urgency and provide immediate at-home guidance
2. Same-day scheduling: We identify the earliest available appointment — often within 1–3 hours for severe emergencies
3. Rapid assessment: Upon arrival, Dr. Ostovar, Dr. Gvozden, or Dr. Youngblood performs a focused exam with digital X-rays to diagnose the problem
4. Pain relief: Local anesthesia or sedation is administered to eliminate pain before any procedure begins
5. Stabilization and treatment: The emergency is treated — whether that means draining an abscess, bonding a fracture, replanting a tooth, performing an extraction, placing a temporary restoration, or beginning root canal therapy
6. Follow-up plan: If definitive treatment requires a second appointment (such as a permanent crown after emergency root canal), we schedule it before you leave

After-Hours Emergencies

Our regular office hours are Monday through Friday, with Saturday appointments available by request. If you experience a dental emergency outside of office hours, call (503) 614-0198 and follow the voicemail instructions. For life-threatening emergencies involving severe swelling that obstructs breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to the nearest emergency room immediately.

Emergency Dental Services We Provide

Our Hillsboro office is equipped to handle a wide range of dental emergencies on the same day:

• Emergency tooth extraction — when a tooth cannot be saved
• Root canal therapy — to relieve infection and save a severely damaged tooth
• Abscess drainage and antibiotics — to stop the spread of infection
• Same-day CEREC crowns — to permanently restore a broken tooth in one visit
• Dental bonding — to repair minor chips and fractures
• Tooth splinting — to stabilize a loose or replanted tooth
• Temporary restorations — to protect exposed tooth structure until definitive treatment
• Prescription pain management — when over-the-counter medication is insufficient

Emergency Dentistry for Specific Situations

Sports Injuries

Hillsboro is home to active families, youth sports leagues, and recreational athletes. If a sports injury results in a knocked-out, loosened, or fractured tooth, call our office immediately. We also fabricate custom night guards and sports mouthguards to prevent future dental injuries.

Emergencies at School or Work

If your child experiences a dental emergency at school or you have an urgent issue at work near Intel, the Streets of Tanasbourne, or the AmberGlen business district, our office is conveniently located just off NE Cornell Road at 7546 NE Shaleen St. Free parking is available directly in front of the building — no navigating parking garages or long walks.

Emergencies for Patients with Dental Anxiety

We know a dental emergency is stressful enough without adding anxiety about the dental office. Our sedation dentistry options — nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, and IV sedation — are available for emergency procedures when appropriate. Let us know about your anxiety when you call so we can prepare the right sedation option for your visit.

Cost, Insurance & Payment for Emergency Dental Care

Insurance Coverage

Most dental insurance plans cover a significant portion of emergency treatment, including diagnostic X-rays, extractions, and root canals. We accept most major PPO and HMO plans, including Delta Dental, Moda, Cigna, Aetna, MetLife, and Guardian. Our team verifies your benefits and explains your estimated out-of-pocket cost before treatment begins — so there are no surprises.

No Insurance? You Still Deserve Prompt Care.

We never turn away emergency patients based on insurance status. For patients without dental insurance, we offer:

• Our VIP Membership Plan — 15% off office fees and access to preventive care for $299/year
• CareCredit, Sunbit, and Cherry Health financing with low monthly payments
• Payment plans for larger emergency procedures

What Emergency Dental Care Typically Costs

Emergency visit costs depend on the diagnosis and treatment needed. A typical emergency exam with digital X-rays ranges from $100–$200. Additional treatment costs vary:

• Dental bonding for a chipped tooth: $250–$500
• Root canal therapy: $800–$1,500
• Emergency extraction: $200–$500
• Same-day CEREC crown: $1,000–$1,500

These are general ranges — your actual cost depends on your specific situation, insurance coverage, and treatment complexity. We always discuss costs before beginning treatment.

Serving Emergency Patients Throughout Hillsboro

East Wind Dental Care provides same-day emergency dental care for patients from:

• Hillsboro and the NE Cornell Road corridor
• Orenco Station and the MAX Blue Line area
• Tanasbourne and the Streets of Tanasbourne
• Aloha and the TV Highway corridor
• Beaverton and Cedar Hills
• South Hillsboro and Reed’s Crossing
• Rock Creek and AmberGlen
• Cornelius and Forest Grove
• Intel employees at Ronler Acres and Jones Farm campuses

Do Not Wait — Call Now

Dental pain and injuries get worse with time, not better. Call (503) 614-0198 for same-day emergency care.

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Related Services at East Wind Dental Care

• Broken Tooth Emergency — Same-day care for a chipped or broken tooth
• Toothache Emergency — Diagnosing and treating sudden tooth pain
• Root Canal Therapy — When a deep infection requires endodontic treatment
• Tooth Extraction — Emergency extraction for unrestorable teeth
• Crowns & Bridges — Restoring a broken tooth with a same-day or lab crown
• Sedation Dentistry — Sedation for anxious emergency patients

Areas We Serve

East Wind Dental Care welcomes patients from across Washington County and the west Portland metro area: Hillsboro, Orenco Station, Tanasbourne, Aloha, Beaverton, South Hillsboro, Rock Creek, AmberGlen, Cornelius, Forest Grove, North Plains, and Banks.

Frequently Asked Questions — Emergency Dentist Hillsboro

Where can I get emergency dental care in Hillsboro?

East Wind Dental Care at 7546 NE Shaleen St (off NE Cornell Road, exit 65 from Hwy 26) holds a 2pm slot daily for dental emergencies. Most urgent callers are seen within 1-3 hours. Dr. Gvozden handles surgical extractions and abscess drainage; Dr. Ostovar handles same-day CEREC crowns for cracked teeth; Dr. Youngblood covers pediatric trauma. Call (503) 614-0198 from Aloha, Beaverton, Tanasbourne, or anywhere in Washington County and describe what’s happening.

Does emergency dental cost more than regular dental?

The exam itself is the same: $100-$200 for an emergency exam with digital X-rays in 2026, similar to a comprehensive new-patient exam. What changes the total is the treatment. Bonding a chipped front tooth runs $250-$500. A same-day CEREC crown for a cracked molar is $1,000-$1,500. A root canal plus crown for an abscessed tooth runs $1,800-$2,800. Insurance typically covers emergency diagnostics at the same rate as preventive care.

Is a chipped tooth a dental emergency?

Usually no, unless the chip exposes the inner dentin (yellow color visible) or pulp (pink or red), or has a sharp edge cutting your tongue. Most cosmetic chips can wait 1-3 days for a bonding appointment. Call us so we can triage by phone — if it’s a small enamel chip on a front tooth, we’ll often book you the next business day. If the tooth hurts to cold air or there’s visible bleeding from the tooth itself, that moves up to same-day.

What is considered a true dental emergency?

True emergencies are: knocked-out permanent tooth (60-minute window matters), uncontrolled bleeding, facial swelling (especially with fever or trouble swallowing), throbbing pain that ibuprofen 600mg won’t touch, a tooth pushed inward or sideways from trauma, or a lost crown exposing a sensitive tooth. Borderline cases include cracked teeth without pain and lost fillings — those usually wait 1-2 days. When in doubt, call (503) 614-0198 and we’ll triage.

Can I go to the ER for a dental emergency?

The ER (Tuality Hospital is the closest at 335 SE 8th Ave in Hillsboro) can manage pain, infection, and trauma stabilization, but they don’t extract teeth, fill cavities, or do root canals. Most ER visits for tooth pain end with antibiotics and a referral back to a dentist. The exception: if facial swelling is interfering with breathing, swallowing, or vision, go to the ER first. Otherwise call us — we save you the ER copay and the second appointment.

How fast can I see an emergency dentist in Hillsboro?

Most weekdays: within 1-3 hours of your call, often faster for severe pain or visible swelling. We hold a 2pm slot daily specifically for emergency cases, plus we triage breaks throughout the morning when something acute comes in. After about 19 years on Shaleen Street the team has gotten efficient at clearing space — most emergency callers are in the chair before lunch the same day if they call before 10am.

Will an emergency dentist pull a tooth on the first visit?

If the tooth genuinely can’t be saved (cracked below the gumline, severe vertical root fracture, advanced periodontal mobility), yes — same-day extraction with sedation if needed. But Dr. Ostovar’s default is to look at whether a root canal can save the tooth first. Most teeth that look hopeless on first presentation actually have enough structure to restore. Extraction is the answer roughly 30-40% of emergency presentations, not the default.

What can I do for tooth pain at 2 a.m. in Hillsboro?

Stagger ibuprofen 600mg and acetaminophen 1000mg every 4 hours (this combo beats Vicodin in most controlled studies for dental pain). Sleep with your head elevated on two pillows — flat sleeping increases pulpal pressure and pain. Cold compress on the cheek for 15 minutes on, 15 off. Avoid heat — heat increases blood flow to inflamed pulp and makes pain worse. Call (503) 614-0198 first thing in the morning. If swelling is spreading toward your eye or your throat, go to Tuality ER immediately.

Is bleeding after a tooth extraction normal or an emergency?

Some oozing for the first 24 hours is normal — pink-tinged saliva is expected. Frank red blood that fills your mouth in under a minute, or bleeding that doesn’t slow after 30-45 minutes of firm gauze pressure, needs a callback. Bite down hard on a moistened black tea bag (the tannins help clotting) and call (503) 614-0198. Most post-extraction bleeding from our patients responds to pressure and a tea bag within an hour.

Do emergency dentists in Hillsboro accept walk-ins?

We strongly prefer a phone call first to (503) 614-0198 so we can triage and prep — walking in unannounced means waiting for an open chair, which on a busy Tuesday can be 2-3 hours. Calling lets us slot you into the held 2pm emergency block or pull you in at the next clearance. The 30 seconds it takes to call usually saves you an hour in the waiting room.

From Our Dental Library

• What to Do in the First 24 Hours of a Dental Emergency — Step-by-step emergency response guide
• Knocked-Out Tooth: Your 60-Minute Window to Save It — Time-critical actions that work
• Dental Abscess Emergency: When Swelling Becomes Dangerous — Warning signs and urgent care protocol
• Broken Tooth Emergency: What You Can Save, What You Cannot — Assessment and immediate steps
• Emergency Dental Visit: What to Expect and How to Prepare — What happens during your same-day appointment
• What to Do for a Broken Tooth — First-48-hour playbook when a tooth fractures.

East Wind Dental Care — Your Hillsboro Emergency Dentist

Office Location: 7546 NE Shaleen St, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Phone: (503) 614-0198
Emergency Line: Same number — call and describe your situation for priority scheduling

Reviewed by Dr. Merat Ostovar, DMD, FAGD | East Wind Dental Care, Hillsboro, OR | Last medically reviewed: 2026-05-05 | Book a consultation

> Dr. Ostovar leads East Wind Dental Care in Hillsboro, which has served the community since 2006. He holds Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD), a credential held by fewer than 7% of general dentists in the U.S.

Written by Dr. Merat Ostovar, DMD

Doctor of Dental Medicine | 15+ Years Experience

Last updated: May 14, 2026