Here are straight answers to the questions people ask us most about emergency dental care in Westlake. If yours isn't here, call (561) 372-2189. Someone picks up day or night, and while the office is open, a same-day slot is usually available.
The $99 is a minimum fee for patients paying without insurance. It covers a limited, problem-focused emergency exam (ADA code D0140) and the X-ray needed to diagnose the tooth. Treatment is priced separately and quoted to you in writing before any work starts.
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Hours and getting seen
Are you open on Saturday?
Yes. We're open Saturday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM for emergencies. Call (561) 372-2189 first and we'll hold you a time that morning or early afternoon. Weekday hours are 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Is there a dentist open on Sunday in Westlake?
Yes. Our Sunday hours are 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the same as Saturday. Call first so we can have a room and a dentist ready. After 2:00 PM on Sunday, a person still answers the phone and holds the Monday 7:00 AM opening for you.
How early do you open?
We open at 7:00 AM Monday through Friday and 8:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday. If you call the night before, the answering service can hold the first slot of the morning. Our weekend and after-hours page has the full schedule.
Are you open in the evening?
On weekdays we stay open until 7:00 PM, which leaves time to come in after work or school. Weekend hours end at 2:00 PM. After closing, the office is shut but the phone is answered, and we hold the first opening for you.
Is your office open all night?
No. The phone is answered 24/7 by a real person, but the office is open only during our posted hours: weekdays 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, weekends 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Calling after hours gets you the first opening when we reopen.
Do you take walk-ins?
No. Please call first. A call means a dentist and a room are ready when you arrive, and lets us tell you if you should go to the ER instead. Even if you're already driving over, a quick call helps.
Costs, insurance and payment
What will my emergency visit cost?
For patients paying without insurance, the visit starts at $99 for the problem-focused exam and the X-ray needed to diagnose the tooth. Treatment is priced separately, in writing, before any work starts. See our cost and insurance page for details.
What insurance do you accept?
We accept most PPO and HMO dental plans and Medicare Advantage dental plans. If you have one, the exam and X-ray are billed to your plan. Call with your plan name and we'll tell you whether it's one we take.
Do you accept Medicaid?
No, we don't accept Medicaid. Patients paying on their own start with the $99 exam and X-ray, and treatment is quoted in writing before it begins.
Do you offer payment plans or financing?
Yes. We offer in-house payment plans, and you can apply for financing through Sunbit, Cherry or CareCredit. Each has its own terms. Our front desk explains the options once you've seen your written treatment price.
Dental emergencies and the ER
Should I go to the ER or an emergency dentist?
Start at the ER when a swollen face is closing an eye or moving into the throat, when air or food won't go down easily, when fever comes with the swelling, when your jaw won't shut, or after a bad crash or fall. ER at Westlake is near our office. For pain, a broken tooth, a lost filling or a knocked-out tooth, call us.
Can the ER fix my tooth?
An ER can manage a spreading infection or an injury, but it isn't set up to repair teeth, so the source still has to be dealt with in a dental chair. If you visited an ER for a dental problem, call (561) 372-2189 for a follow-up visit.
What counts as a dental emergency?
Severe or lasting tooth pain, swelling in the gum or face, a broken or knocked-out tooth, a lost filling or crown with pain, bleeding that won't stop and wisdom tooth pain with swelling all count. If you're unsure, call and describe it. Our same-day dentist page lists more.
What can I do for a toothache at night?
Take an over-the-counter pain reliever as the label directs, if it's safe for you. Prop yourself up on a couple of pillows to sleep. Use a cold compress on the cheek for swelling. Avoid very hot, cold or sugary food. Then call (561) 372-2189: a person answers overnight and holds the first morning opening.
Can I get antibiotics without being seen?
We need to examine the tooth first. Antibiotics can help control a spreading infection, but they don't remove the source inside the tooth or gum, so the problem tends to return. A same-day exam lets the dentist decide whether you need medication, treatment or both. See our abscess page.
What should I do if my tooth gets knocked out?
Pick it up by the crown, not the root. Rinse it briefly only if dirty. Try to place it back in the socket, or keep it in milk. Call (561) 372-2189 right away and come in. The first hour gives the strongest chance of saving it.
Languages, children and our office
Do you speak Spanish?
Yes. Our office staff speak Spanish during office hours, so you can describe the problem, understand the diagnosis and review the written price in Spanish. We also have Spanish-language pages on this site.
Do you speak Arabic or Haitian Creole?
Our team also speaks Arabic and Haitian Creole. Let us know when you call which language you'd prefer, and we'll try to have the right person help you during office hours.
Do you see children for dental emergencies?
Yes. We see children for dental emergencies like toothaches, broken teeth and knocked-out teeth. A parent or guardian should come along. Baby teeth that are knocked out aren't put back in, but we still check the area. Call first so we're ready for you.
What should I bring to my visit?
Pack your ID, a dental plan card if you carry one, and the names of any medicines you're on. If a tooth, crown or broken piece came out, bring it too, in milk for a tooth or in a small bag for a crown. A parent or guardian should come with children.
Where is your office?
We're at 16841 Persimmon Blvd W Suite 1200, Westlake, FL 33470, near Seminole Pratt Whitney Rd. Parking is on site. Our contact page has directions from nearby areas and a map.
Who will treat me?
Our dentists are licensed in Florida and treat every emergency in our own office. No one is sent elsewhere for the services on this site. You'll meet the dentist at your visit, and they'll explain the diagnosis and options before anything starts.