EMERGENCY DENTAL CARE. Tamarac, FL
Dental emergency? We'll do everything we can to see you today.
Is this a dental emergency?
Some situations need our office. Some need the emergency room. Here’s the honest difference — and either way, we’d rather you call us than wonder.
If you have any of these:
- —Severe tooth pain or throbbing that won’t stop
- —A knocked-out tooth (call within 30 minutes if possible)
- —Broken, chipped, or cracked tooth
- —Swelling in your face, gum, or jaw
- —Lost filling, crown, or bridge
- —Dental abscess (bump on the gum, fever, bad taste)
- —Trauma from an accident, fall, or sports injury
- —A tooth that feels loose
These need a hospital:
- —Difficulty breathing or swallowing
- —Uncontrolled bleeding
- —High fever
- —Severe facial swelling spreading to your eye or neck
- —Any injury that includes head trauma
Please don’t wait — get to the ER. We’ll be here when you’re ready for follow-up care.
What to do right now
General first-aid guidance for emergencies that don’t require the ER. Call us first if you can — we can talk you through it.
If you've knocked out a tooth
If you have severe tooth pain
If you've broken or chipped a tooth
If a crown or filling has fallen out
If your face or gum is swollen
After hours? Here's what to do.
Don't wait through the pain.
Same-day appointments available during business hours. The sooner you call, the better we can fit you in.
— DR. RAJVINDER DULAY
We won’t recommend treatments you don’t need, and we won’t try to sell you a treatment plan in the middle of a dental emergency. Get out of pain first. Decisions later.
What will it cost?
Cost is on your mind – we understand. Emergency exams are affordable, and you will know the cost of any recommended treatment before we begin. No surprises.
Most PPO Plans Accepted
We’ll discuss your out-of-network coverage upfront and help you understand your benefits before any treatment.
CareCredit, Sunbit & Cherry
0% interest financing for qualified patients. Apply right from your phone before you arrive.
All accepted
We’ll discuss your coverage upfront and help you understand your benefits before any treatment.
“Trusted by Tamarac families for over 20 years, focused on saving natural teeth for life.”
- Twenty years at this same location. Dr. Dulay has cared for Tamarac families since 2004 — the same office, the same philosophy.
- Boston University dental school graduate. With extensive continuing education in restorative dentistry, including advanced training in saving compromised teeth.
- A philosophy of saving natural teeth. Whenever possible, our default is to preserve your natural tooth — not extract and replace.
- Calm, gentle care for patients in pain. We know emergency visits are scary. Our team is trained to slow down, listen, and explain every option clearly.
Quick answers when you need them most
— Real answers to questions we hear the most —
If you call during business hours with a true dental emergency, we’ll do everything we can to see you the same day. The earlier you call, the easier it is for us to fit you in quickly.
Your emergency visit is $75 and includes a focused exam, any necessary X-rays, and a clear explanation of what’s causing your pain and the treatment options available. If additional treatment is needed, we’ll review everything with you beforehand, including costs and available financing options.
Walk-ins are welcome but we recommend calling first, so our team can prepare for your arrival and reduce your wait time. If you’re in severe pain or swelling, let us know when you call so we can prioritize appropriately.
Leave a detailed voicemail with your name, callback number, and what’s happening. Emergency calls are prioritized when we reopen. If you have severe swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, difficulty breathing, or trouble swallowing, please go to the ER or call 911.
Yes — especially if the pain is throbbing, keeping you awake, worsening quickly, or accompanied by swelling. Severe tooth pain often signals infection, nerve involvement, or a cracked tooth and should be evaluated as soon as possible.
Often, yes — but timing is critical. Hold the tooth only by the crown (not the root), keep it moist in milk or saliva, and come in immediately. Teeth treated within 30–60 minutes have the highest chance of being saved.
Most dental insurance plans help cover at least part of emergency treatment, although benefits vary. We’ll review your coverage with you upfront and help you understand any expected costs before treatment begins.
We know you're anxious. Call us now.
Many emergency patients come to us frightened or unsure what to do next. Our job is to help you feel calm, informed, and comfortable again.
DR. DULAY & ASSOCIATES P.A.
8333 W McNab Rd #126 · Tamarac, FL 33321
Monday–Wednesday 8:30am–5pm · Thursday 8:30am–3pm
Serving Tamarac, Coral Springs, Sunrise, Margate, Lauderhill, Plantation, Parkland, Fort Lauderdale, Weston, and surrounding South Florida communities.
This page contains general first-aid guidance and is not a substitute for professional medical or dental evaluation. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.